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2005 SESSION

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HB 2273 Hunting; prohibits device/service that remote controls firearms, etc. to hunt birds, etc., penalty.

Introduced by: G. Glenn Oder | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Remote hunting prohibited; penalty.  Prohibits anyone from engaging in computer-assisted remote hunting, or provide or operate a facility that allows a person to engage in such "hunting." Violations are Class 1 misdemeanors and will result in revocation of any hunting license for between three and five years. This bill is identical to SB 1083.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Remote hunting prohibited; penalty. Prohibits operating, providing, selling, or using any device or service that allows a person, not physically present, to remotely control a firearm, weapon, or device to hunt any live animal or bird, or offering to do so. Violations are Class 1 misdemeanors and will result in revocation of any hunting license for between three and five years.