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CT HB05469
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/7/2018
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary Committee
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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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