Bill > HB4331

This bill grants the Director of the Division of Natural Resources (DNR) the authority to offer rewards of up to $1,000 to individuals who provide information that leads to the arrest and conviction of people who illegally injure or kill game animals or other protected species. In addition to any other penalties, those convicted of such offenses will be required to forfeit the amount of the reward to the state, which will then be used by the DNR for wildlife replacement, habitat management, or enforcement programs. This provision aims to incentivize citizens to report wildlife crimes and ensure that convicted offenders contribute to the costs associated with these violations.