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GA HB343
Bill
Status
Passed
5/10/2022
Primary Sponsor
Trey Rhodes
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AI Summary
- Increases the minimum fine for a first offense of hunting on another's land without permission from $500 to $975 (classified as a misdemeanor)
- Increases the minimum fine for a second offense within a two-year period from $1,000 to $2,000 (classified as a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature), with a one-year hunting license revocation per conviction
- Increases the minimum fine for a third or subsequent offense within a three-year period from $2,000 to $3,000 (classified as a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature), with a three-year hunting license revocation per conviction
- Minimum fines and license revocation periods do not apply to offenders aged 17 or younger
- Retains existing requirements that permission to hunt on posted land must be in writing and carried on the hunter's person if the landowner or lessee has notified law enforcement of that requirement
Legislative Description
Game and fish; rebuttable presumption of violation by individuals in possession of hunting paraphernalia while on others' lands; provide
Last Action
Effective Date 2022-07-01
5/10/2022
Committee Referrals
Natural Resources and the Environment3/9/2021
Game, Fish & Parks2/9/2021
Full Bill Text
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