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NY S05434

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/14/2015

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Griffo

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Lowers the minimum age for obtaining universal hunting licenses from 14 years old to 12 years old
  • Allows 12 and 13-year-olds to hunt with guns or longbows if accompanied by a licensed parent, legal guardian, or designated adult 21 years or older
  • Permits 12-15-year-olds to hunt wild deer or bear with crossbows or guns if accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or youth mentor 21+ years old with at least three years of big game hunting experience
  • Lowers the minimum age for using crossbows from 14 years old to 12 years old for small game and wild upland game birds in designated areas
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Relates to lowering the age for universal hunting licenses from 14 years old to 12 years old.

Last Action

COMMITTED TO RULES

6/17/2016

Committee Referrals

Rules6/17/2016
Environmental Conservation5/14/2015

Full Bill Text

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