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ID S1213
Bill
Status
Passed
2/25/2016
Primary Sponsor
Resources and Environment Committee
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AI Summary
- Prohibits hunting game animals and game birds from or using unmanned aircraft systems, except as allowed by commission rule for physically disabled persons
- Bans use of unmanned aircraft systems to molest, stir up, rally or drive game animals or game birds
- Prohibits using unmanned aircraft systems to spot or locate game animals, game birds or furbearing animals from the air and communicate their location to persons on the ground
- Prohibits using unmanned aircraft systems to locate big game animals for hunting purposes during the same calendar day those animals are located from the air, except for lawful control of wolves or predatory wildlife by federal or state agencies
- Physically disabled persons who have lost use of limbs, cannot walk 200 feet unassisted, or have certain impairments may apply for a special permit to hunt from a stationary motorized vehicle at no charge
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to prohibit the use of unmanned aircraft systems for hunting, molesting or locating game animals, game birds and furbearing animals.
FISH AND GAME
Last Action
Signed by Governor on 02/25/16 Session Law Chapter 26 Effective: 07/01/2016
2/25/2016
Committee Referrals
Judiciary and Rules1/26/2016
Full Bill Text
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