Bill > S997

This bill aims to update the hunter harassment laws in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The key provisions include: (1) granting citizens the right to harvest fish and wildlife free from harassment, subject to regulations to maintain sustainable populations; (2) prohibiting actions that obstruct, interfere, or prevent the lawful harvest of fish and wildlife, such as driving or disturbing wildlife, blocking or harassing hunters, using devices to hinder hunting, and damaging equipment; (3) establishing penalties of up to 1 year in jail and $1,000 fine for violations, and up to 2 years and $5,000 for damaging equipment, and up to 5 years and $10,000 for causing bodily injury; (4) authorizing environmental protection and law enforcement officers to enforce these provisions; and (5) making it unlawful to post land as closed or restricted to lawful hunting without the owner's authorization, with a penalty of up to 1 year in jail and $1,000 fine.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S997