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MD HB1279

MD HB1279
Sunday Hunting and Archery Hunting Safety Zones - Statewide Authorization and Establishment


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Introduced
02/11/2022
In Committee
03/21/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/11/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Authorizing the Department of Natural Resources to allow a person to hunt on Sundays on private property statewide and any public land in the State designated for hunting by the Department; and establishing a uniform statewide safety zone for archery hunters.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the Maryland Department of Natural Resources to allow Sunday hunting on private property statewide and on public lands designated for hunting. It also establishes a uniform statewide safety zone of 50 yards around occupied buildings for archery hunters, with some exceptions. The bill repeals previous provisions that had limited Sunday hunting to certain counties and imposed time restrictions in some cases. It also clarifies the rules for hunting near schools and other occupied buildings.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation (on 03/21/2022)

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