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CT HB05469

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/7/2018

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates new penalties for illegally taking bear, effective October 1, 2018, with fines and imprisonment terms that increase for repeat offenses.
  • First offense: fine up to $750 (with $500 non-remissible portion), imprisonment up to 30 days, and hunting license suspension for at least one year.
  • Second offense: fine up to $1,000 (with $750 non-remissible portion), imprisonment up to six months, and permanent hunting license revocation.
  • Third or subsequent offense: fine up to $2,000 (with $1,000 non-remissible portion) and imprisonment up to one year.
  • Removes bear from moose hunting violation provisions in Section 26-80a to establish separate bear-specific penalties, while preserving the Commissioner's authority to designate open bear hunting seasons.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Bear Hunting.

Last Action

Public Hearing 03/14

3/9/2018

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/7/2018

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