HOUSE BILL 380

Sponsored By:

Delegates Gordon, Kagan, and Barve

Entitled:

Natural Resources - Nongame and Endangered Species Conservation Act - Penalties and Searches

Synopsis:

Authorizing the Secretary of Natural Resources or a designated hearing officer to assess and to collect a fine for violations of the Nongame and Endangered Species Conservation Act; making criminal penalties apply only to willful and knowing violations of the Act; authorizing the State to attach a lien on real or personal property if a person fails to pay the civil fine; requiring business records to be searched at the accused's business; etc.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

2/8

First Reading Environmental Matters

2/24

Hearing 3/9 at 1:00 p.m.

3/15

Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters

Senate Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Michael R. Gordon, District 17

Delegate Kumar P. Barve, District 17

Delegate Cheryl C. Kagan, District 17

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

ANIMALS -see also- BIRDS; HUNTING; TRAPPING; TURTLES

CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES

FINES

HEARINGS

LAW ENFORCEMENT -see also- STATE POLICE, DEPT. OF

LIENS -see also- MECHANICS' LIENS; SECURITY INTERESTS

NATURAL RESOURCES -see also- FORESTS AND PARKS

NATURAL RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF

PENALTIES

RECORDS -see also- RCDNGS; LAND RCDS; VITAL RCDS; CRIM BKGD.

SEARCH AND SEIZURE

Bill affects the following Statute:

Natural Resources

( 10-2A-07 )

Documents:

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

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered