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GA HB1521

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/4/2022

Primary Sponsor

Martin Momtahan

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021-2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Wildlife control permits for feral hogs would be expanded to authorize hunting or taking of feral hogs on wildlife management areas during any season, subject to Board of Natural Resources rules and regulations
  • The Board of Natural Resources retains authority to control and regulate feral hog hunting on wildlife management areas but is prohibited from setting any closed season for properly permitted hunting or trapping of feral hogs
  • Existing wildlife control permit provisions are preserved, including authorization to hunt feral hogs at night with a light (except during deer season), from a motor vehicle, and without a hunting license for Georgia residents on qualifying agricultural or livestock land
  • Amends Code Sections 27-2-31 and 27-3-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated

Legislative Description

Game and fish; hunting or taking of feral hogs on wildlife management areas during any season; authorize

Last Action

House Second Readers

3/9/2022

Committee Referrals

Game, Fish & Parks3/8/2022

Full Bill Text

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