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DE HB238

Bill

Status

Passed

7/24/2014

Primary Sponsor

Charles Paradee

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Origin

House of Representatives

147th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adopts by reference federal migratory game bird possession limits defined by federal regulations instead of state-specific limits to allow more efficient and timely updates.

  • Clarifies that processed and stored game birds, animals, or fish kept at a person's permanent residence do not count against possession limits.

  • Removes outdated language regarding rabbits and muskrat possession from Delaware Code § 715.

  • Increases the monetary penalty for violations from $5.00 to $25.00 per illegally caught, killed, purchased, or possessed game bird, fish, or animal in excess of bag or creel limits.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Regulations And Prohibitions Concerning Wildlife.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

7/24/2014

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources & Environmental Control3/27/2014
Natural Resources1/28/2014

Full Bill Text

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