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IL HB5788

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

8/22/2016

Primary Sponsor

Charles Meier

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Origin

House of Representatives

99th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds catfish to the list of fish species that may be taken by pitchfork, underwater spear gun, bow and arrow, spear, or gig in Illinois
  • Requires valid sport fishing license for persons taking fish using these alternative methods
  • Prohibits sale or barter of fish taken by these means except as authorized by the Department
  • Establishes that daily take limits, harvest limits, and additional species are determined by administrative rule rather than statute
  • Removes previous statutory prohibition preventing use of these methods for fish other than those specifically listed

Legislative Description

FISHING AUTHORIZATION & LIMITS

Last Action

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0867

8/22/2016

Committee Referrals

Assignments4/13/2016
Agriculture & Conservation3/23/2016
Rules2/11/2016

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