1996 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 69

File Code: Fishing
Sponsored By:
Delegate Weir
Entitled:
Natural Resources - Snapping Turtles - Regulations on Catching

Synopsis:

Prohibiting the Department of Natural Resources from adopting a regulation that prohibits the catching of snapping turtles by hook and line as a method of predator control in duck nesting areas; and providing specific limitations on the use of a hook and line as a method of catching snapping turtles.

Legislative History

House Action
11/14
Pre-filed
1/10
First Reading Environmental Matters
Hearing 1/24 at 1:00 p.m.
2/12
Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters
Senate Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
NATURAL RESOURCES -see also- FORESTS AND PARKS
NATURAL RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF
RULES AND REGULATIONS
TURTLES
Bill affects the following Statute:
Natural Resources
( 4-738 )

Documents:

Bill Text:
First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None available