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MN SF2828

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/25/2010

Primary Sponsor

Tom Saxhaug

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Origin

Senate

86th Legislature 2009-2010

AI Summary

  • Allows any person to use a muzzleloader with a scope of up to four times magnification to take deer during the muzzleloader season
  • Requires visual impairment certification by a licensed physician, ophthalmologist, or optometrist verifying the applicant cannot identify targets and rifle sights simultaneously without a scope
  • Permits issued without a fee and valid for up to five years based on the permanence of the visual impairment as determined by the medical professional
  • Permit must be in the immediate possession of the hunter while hunting under the special permit
  • Commissioner may deny, modify, suspend, or revoke permits for cause, including game and fish law violations; knowingly making false applications or fraudulent medical certifications are misdemeanors

Legislative Description

Scopes on muzzleloaders authorization

Last Action

Senate: Introduction and first reading

2/25/2010

Committee Referrals

Environment and Natural Resources2/25/2010

Full Bill Text

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