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ME LD1084
ME LD1084An Act to Enhance Wildlife Conservation Efforts and Preserve Sporting Heritage by Making the Elements of a Hunter Safety Course a Part of Public School Curriculum
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Introduced
03/09/2023
03/09/2023
In Committee
03/09/2023
03/09/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/13/2023
06/13/2023
Introduced Session
131st Legislature
Bill Summary
This bill adds a requirement that the elements of a Maine firearm hunter safety course must be taught no later than grade 9 in all public and private schools in Maine. Successful completion of the course will result in the issuance to the student of a Maine hunter safety certificate that satisfies the requirement to obtain an adult hunting license in Maine.
AI Summary
This bill adds a requirement that the elements of a Maine firearm hunter safety course must be taught no later than grade 9 in all public and private schools in Maine. Successful completion of the course will result in the issuance to the student of a Maine hunter safety certificate that satisfies the requirement to obtain an adult hunting license in Maine. The course covers topics such as survival and first aid practices, landowner relations, hunter ethics, Maine hunting laws, safe firearms handling, map and compass usage, outdoor survival, and wildlife conservation and biology.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accepted Majority (ONTP) Report, Jun 13, 2023 (on 06/13/2023)
Bill Topics
Education
- ‐ Elementary and Secondary Education
Environment
- ‐ Species and Forest Protection
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1084&snum=131 | 03/08/2023 |
| Fiscal Note: Text | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_131st/fiscalpdfs/FN108401.pdf | 06/03/2023 |
| BillText | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP0679&item=1&snum=131 | 03/08/2023 |
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