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IN HB1128

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2014

Primary Sponsor

Terry Goodin

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Makes it a Level 6 felony for a person to knowingly or intentionally kill a wild bird or wild mammal on the endangered species list.

  • Makes it a Level 6 felony for a person to illegally take a deer or wild turkey if the person has at least three prior unrelated convictions for illegally taking a deer or wild turkey within the previous seven years.

  • Increases reimbursement amounts for unlawfully taking, possessing, or selling a deer or wild turkey to $500 for the first violation, $1,000 for the second violation, and $2,000 for the third and subsequent violations.

  • Increases reimbursement amounts for unlawfully taking or possessing wildlife (other than fish, deer, or turkey) to $200 for the first violation, $500 for the second violation, and $1,000 for the third and subsequent violations.

  • Becomes effective July 1, 2014.

Legislative Description

Killing an endangered species and repeat poachers.

Last Action

First Reading: Referred to Courts and Criminal Code

1/9/2014

Committee Referrals

Courts and Criminal Code1/9/2014

Full Bill Text

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