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Legislation


1999 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 380

File Code: Natural Resources - Generally
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
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