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NY S06643
NY S06643Provides that it shall be unlawful for any person to organize, sponsor, conduct, promote, or participate in any contest, competition, tournament or derby where the objective of such contest or competition is to take wildlife.
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Introduced
05/11/2021
05/11/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
Provides that it shall be unlawful for any person to organize, sponsor, conduct, promote, or participate in any contest, competition, tournament or derby where the objective of such contest or competition is to take wildlife.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the organization, sponsorship, conduct, promotion, or participation in any contest, competition, tournament, or derby where the objective is to take or hunt wildlife for prizes, inducement, or entertainment. The remains of any wildlife killed in such unlawful events would be forfeited and become the property of the Department of Environmental Conservation. The bill includes exceptions for contests related to white-tailed deer, turkey, or bear, as well as special dog training areas or field trials. Violations of this law would be punishable by a fine of not less than $500 and not more than $2,000.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (10)
Timothy Kennedy (D)*,
Joe Addabbo (D),
Jabari Brisport (D),
Michael Gianaris (D),
Andrew Gounardes (D),
Pete Harckham (D),
Brad Hoylman (D),
Brian Kavanagh (D),
Liz Krueger (D),
Rachel May (D),
Last Action
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION (on 01/05/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/S6643 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S06643&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S06643 |
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