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DE SB70
Bill
Status
2/26/2021
Primary Sponsor
David Lawson
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AI Summary
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Requires all individuals on public land designated for deer hunting during deer season to wear at least 400 square inches of hunter orange material on head, chest, and back.
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Applies to state parks, state forests, and other land administered by the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control or Department of Agriculture.
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Defines "hunter orange" as daylight fluorescent orange with specific technical specifications: dominant wavelength between 595-605 nanometers, excitation purity of at least 85%, and illuminous factor of at least 40%.
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Classifies violation as a class D environmental violation subject to $50-$100 fine for first offense, with jurisdiction in Justice of the Peace Court.
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Requires departments to post notice that an area is designated for deer hunting and that hunter orange is required; failure to provide notice is an affirmative defense that results in complaint dismissal.
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Wearing Of Hunter Orange On Public Land.
Last Action
Introduced and Assigned to Environment & Energy Committee in Senate
2/26/2021