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DE SB70

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/26/2021

Primary Sponsor

David Lawson

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Origin

Senate

151st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Applies to state parks, state forests, and other land administered by the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control or Department of Agriculture.

  • 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%.

  • Classifies violation as a class D environmental violation subject to $50-$100 fine for first offense, with jurisdiction in Justice of the Peace Court.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Environment & Energy2/26/2021

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