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MO HB883

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/10/2015

Primary Sponsor

Joe McGaugh

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates new offense of "unlawful discharge of a firearm across a property line" when a person hunting or recreational shooting knowingly fires a weapon and the projectile crosses a property line

  • Provides two legal defenses: owning property on both sides of the crossed property line, or having a written agreement with property owners on either side permitting such discharge

  • Written agreements must include the shooter's name, identify the properties on either side of the crossed line, and be signed by all property owners on either side

  • Violation is a class C misdemeanor

  • Adds new section 252.044 to RSMo Chapter 252 (Wildlife Code)

Legislative Description

Establishes the offense of unlawful discharge of a firearm across a property line

Last Action

Public Hearing Completed (H)

4/1/2015

Committee Referrals

Emerging Issues3/12/2015

Full Bill Text

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