Bill > SF281

This bill amends existing Iowa law to enhance restrictions on hunting and firearm discharge near public recreation areas. The legislation prohibits individuals from discharging a firearm, shooting, or attempting to shoot a game or fur-bearing animal within 200 yards of a public recreation area, which is defined as land acquired or developed for public recreation and identified as such by city, county, state, or federal government. The bill provides specific exceptions for target shooting ranges and public hunting areas that were established before the bill's implementation. The law maintains existing provisions that already prohibit firearm discharge near inhabited buildings or livestock feedlots, and it includes a specific carve-out for law enforcement officers developing shooting proficiency on certain state, county, or municipal premises. Violations of this bill are classified as a simple misdemeanor, which carries a scheduled fine of $35. The amendments aim to enhance public safety by creating additional buffer zones around recreational spaces and providing clear guidelines for firearm use in proximity to these areas.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=SF281