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MO HB260

MO HB260
Imposes civil penalties for poaching certain animals.


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Introduced
01/09/2019
In Committee
05/02/2019
Crossed Over
03/04/2019
Passed
05/07/2019
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
07/11/2019

Introduced Session

2019 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT To amend chapter 252, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to poaching, with penalty provisions.

AI Summary

This bill imposes civil penalties for poaching certain animals, including wild turkey, paddlefish, antlered white-tailed deer (excluding does), black bear, and elk. The court may order a person found guilty of poaching these animals to make restitution to the state in amounts ranging from $500 to $15,000 per animal, depending on the species. The moneys collected from these civil penalties will be transferred to the state school moneys fund and distributed to public schools in Missouri.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Delivered to Secretary of State (G) (on 07/11/2019)

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