Hunting permit, special; issued to patients from veterans or military hospitals. (HB1618)

Introduced By

Del. Don Merricks (R-Danville) with support from co-patron Del. Mark Cole (R-Fredericksburg)

Progress

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

Description

Special hunting permit. Allows the Director of the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries to permit any organized group of patients residing in or receiving outpatient treatment from a veterans or military hospital to hunt without having to obtain a license on any lands of the Commonwealth where it is otherwise legal to do so. Currently, the Director may only issue a special permit to allow such a group of persons to fish without a license in the public waters of the Commonwealth. Amends § 29.1-312 (“Special fishing or hunting permits for certain veterans.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Passed
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