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2005 SESSION
SB 1149 Hunting; unlawful to hunt with firearm, bow and arrow, etc. while intoxicated.
Introduced by: Kenneth W. Stolle | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED:
Hunting while intoxicated; penalty. Increases the penalty for hunting with a firearm while under the influence of alcohol or narcotic drug from a Class 2 to a Class 1 misdemeanor. The bill also includes within such prohibited hunting the hunting with bow and arrow or crossbow.
SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE:
Hunting while intoxicated; penalty. Establishes a blood alcohol concentration level of 0.02 or greater at which it is unlawful to hunt with a firearm, bow and arrow, or crossbow. The bill includes an implied consent provision and the related testing procedures which parallel those of the driving under the influence and boating under the influence statutes. The bill also increases the penalty for hunting while intoxicated from a Class 2 to a Class 1 misdemeanor.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Hunting while intoxicated. Establishes a blood alcohol concentration level of 0.08 or greater at which it is unlawful to hunt with a firearm, bow and arrow, or crossbow. The bill includes an implied consent provision and the related testing procedures which parallel those of the driving under the influence and boating under the influence statutes. The bill also increases the penalty for hunting while intoxicated from a Class 2 to a Class 1 misdemeanor.