Hunting and trapping; reduces penalty for violations. (HB940)
Introduced By
Del.
Watkins Abbitt (I-Appomattox)
Watkins Abbitt
(I-Appomattox)
Served: 1986–
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Description
Department of Forestry; hunting and trapping violations. Reduces the penalty for violations of hunting and trapping laws or regulations administered by the State Forester. Currently such a violation is punishable as a Class 1 misdemeanor and could include confinement in jail for not more than 12 months and a fine of not more than $2,500. Under the new provision, a violation would be punishable as a Class 3 misdemeanor and would include only the possibility of a fine of not more than $500.
Outcome
Bill Has Passed
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Comments
Why? I'm not in favor of lawmakers that advocate for continually harsher penalties for all crimes, and in theory it's great to see somebody supporting the opposite, but I have to wonder on what basis this is being scaled back.
Those who live in areas with lots of State Forest land have a friend in the House! This is a bad bill... state forest lands are for all to enjoy and require enforcement of the existing laws and penalties to protect the rights of all who use that land. I hunt and use public land. The laws are easy to obey.
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