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ME LD543
ME LD543An Act to Enhance Maine's Wildlife Conservation Efforts and Preserve Maine's Sporting Heritage by Requiring Hunter Safety Education in Schools
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Introduced
02/11/2025
02/11/2025
In Committee
02/11/2025
02/11/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/20/2025
03/20/2025
Introduced Session
132nd Legislature
Bill Summary
This bill adds a requirement that the elements of a 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 hunter safety certificate that satisfies the safety course requirement for obtaining an adult hunting license in Maine.
AI Summary
This bill adds a mandatory firearm hunter safety course requirement for students in all public and private schools in Maine, to be taught no later than 9th grade. The comprehensive course will cover crucial topics including survival and first aid practices, landowner relations, hunter ethics, Maine's hunting laws, safe firearms handling, map and compass skills, outdoor survival, and wildlife conservation and biology. Students who successfully complete the course will receive a hunter safety certificate from the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, which will also satisfy the safety course requirement for obtaining an adult hunting license in the state. The legislation aims to promote responsible hunting practices, outdoor safety, and conservation awareness among young students by integrating hunter safety education directly into the school curriculum as a graduation requirement for secondary schools.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (9)
Donald Ardell (R)*,
Susan Bernard (R),
Lucien Daigle (R),
Matt Harrington (R),
Bob Nutting (R),
Reagan Paul (R),
Chad Perkins (R),
Gregory Swallow (R),
Jim Thorne (R),
Last Action
Ought Not to Pass Pursuant To Joint Rule 310, Mar 20, 2025 (on 03/20/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=543&snum=132 |
| BillText | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP0362&item=1&snum=132 |
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