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DE HB71

Bill

Status

Passed

5/19/2011

Primary Sponsor

William Carson

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Origin

House of Representatives

146th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Permits licensed commercial game preserves to operate on Sundays, subject to seasonal limitations established by the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control.

  • Defines "commercial game preserve" as a for-profit partnership, sole proprietorship, corporation, or other business entity licensed under Delaware's hunting regulations.

  • Explicitly excludes clubs, associations, and private individuals engaged in put-and-take hunting operations from Sunday operating privileges.

  • Exempts commercial game preserve operations from Delaware's existing hunting restrictions that prohibit Sunday activities, including trapping and fox hunting.

  • Allows Sunday operations only for commercial facilities to enable them to compete with similar operations in neighboring states.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Commercial Shooting Preserves.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

5/19/2011

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources & Environmental Control4/12/2011
Natural Resources3/30/2011

Full Bill Text

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