Bill > HB800

This bill amends Pennsylvania's hunting interference law to expand protections for hunters and other wildlife-related activities by clarifying and strengthening existing prohibitions. Specifically, the bill adds "viewing, photographing or video recording" to the list of protected activities when someone intentionally interferes with wildlife-related actions. The bill maintains existing provisions that make it illegal to disrupt wildlife taking through actions like driving wildlife away, blocking or harassing hunters, using stimuli to affect wildlife behavior, creating barriers to access, entering areas without permission, or failing to obey law enforcement. The penalties remain largely unchanged, with violations considered summary offenses: most violations are second-degree summary offenses, while tampering with personal or public property related to wildlife activities is a first-degree summary offense. Additionally, a person who violates the property-related provision will now be denied hunting or trapping privileges in Pennsylvania for one year. The bill will take effect 60 days after its enactment, providing time for hunters, wildlife enthusiasts, and law enforcement to understand the updated regulations.

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