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MO HB1011
Bill
Status
3/31/2011
Primary Sponsor
Leonard Hughes
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AI Summary
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Department of Conservation shall establish designated hunting areas across the state with six-month hunting seasons for specified animals
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Hunters must obtain a special two-year hunting license, a permit for each specific hunting area, and a separate tag for each animal type they wish to hunt
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Department shall establish fees by rule for special hunting licenses, permits, and tags for each animal type
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Designated special hunting areas may be limited to no more than three different animal types at any one time and may be rotated based on animal selection
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Violations carry graduated penalties: hunting without a special license up to $5,000 fine and 100 hours community service; hunting with license but without permit or tag up to $500 fine and 50 hours community service; hunting with license and permit but without tag $50 fine and up to 25 hours community service plus mandatory hunter education class
Legislative Description
Requires the Department of Conservation to establish areas across the state to be designated as six-month hunting seasons for certain animals
Last Action
Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)
4/7/2011