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NY S04099

Bill

Status

Passed

12/22/2023

Primary Sponsor

Timothy Kennedy

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits organizing, sponsoring, conducting, promoting, or participating in contests, competitions, tournaments, or derbies with the objective of taking or hunting wildlife for prizes, inducements, or entertainment.

  • Requires forfeiture of wildlife remains killed during violations to the Department of Environmental Conservation.

  • Exempts contests involving white-tailed deer, turkey, or bear, as well as special dog training areas and field trials under existing law.

  • Establishes penalties of $500 to $2,000 fines for violations of the unlawful wildlife contest provision.

  • Takes effect on November 1st following enactment.

Legislative Description

Provides that it shall be unlawful for any person to organize, sponsor, conduct, promote, or participate in any contest, competition, tournament or derby where the objective of such contest or competition is to take wildlife.

Last Action

SIGNED CHAP.762

12/22/2023

Committee Referrals

Codes6/7/2023
Environmental Conservation2/3/2023

Full Bill Text

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