Trap identification; permits hunters to attach an identification number to traps. (HB114)

Introduced By

Del. Lee Ware (R-Powhatan) with support from co-patron Del. Tommy Wright (R-Victoria)

Progress

√	Introduced
√	Passed Committee
√	Passed House
√	Passed Senate
√	Signed by Governor
√	Became Law

Description

Hunting; trap identification. Permits hunters to attach an identification number issued by the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries to traps. Currently, hunters may not set traps without attaching their name and address to the trap. Amends § 29.1-521 (“Unlawful to hunt, trap, possess, sell or transport wild birds and wild animals except as permitted; exception; penalty.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Passed

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Poll Results

1 vote

Bill Text

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