SENATE BILL 543

File Code: Hunting and Fishing

Sponsored By:

Senator Sfikas

Entitled:

Trapping - Leghold Traps - Restrictions on Use

Synopsis:

Prohibiting the use of specified leghold traps in the trapping of animals, except under specified circumstances; prohibiting the sale, purchase, barter, or exchange of the raw fur of an animal trapped with specified traps; authorizing the Department of Natural Resources to issue a permit for the use of padded leghold traps under specified circumstances; requiring a person using a specified permit to check traps at least once every 24 hours; providing for specified penalties; etc.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action

2/2

First Reading Economic and Environmental Affairs

2/14

Hearing 3/6 at 1:00 p.m.

3/19

Unfavorable Report by Economic and Environmental Affairs

House Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

ANIMALS -see also- BIRDS; TURTLES

COMMERCE AND BUSINESS -see also- DEALERS; TRADERS; etc

CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES; etc.

EQUIPMENT -see also- MOTOR VEHICLE EQUIPMENT

LICENSES -see also- ALCOHOLIC BEV LIC; DRIVERS' LICENSES

NATURAL RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF

PENALTIES

RULES AND REGULATIONS

TRAPPING -see also- HUNTING

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Natural Resources

( 10-408.1 , 10-410 , 10-410 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered