HB5695 Summary

• Replaces all references to "a person" with "an individual" throughout the fishing penalties section for consistency with modern statutory language.

• Creates a new civil infraction for individuals who fish with more than the authorized number of lines or fail to attach their name and address to tip-ups, with a maximum fine of $150.00.

• Renumbers existing subsections (5) through (9) to become subsections (6) through (10) to accommodate the new civil infraction provision.

• Updates outdated statutory language by replacing "pursuant to" with "under," "shall" with "must," and "such" with "those" throughout the section.

• Maintains all existing criminal penalties for fishing violations including misdemeanor and felony offenses, license revocations, and reinstatement fee requirements.