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Introduced
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
In Committee
04/07/2016
04/07/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016
07/31/2016
Introduced Session
189th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the promulgation of regulations by the Director of Fisheries and Wildlife within the Department of Fisheries, Wildlife and Environmental Law Enforcement for the use and possession of shotgun ammunition types for the purposes of hunting. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend Section 66 of Chapter 131 of the General Laws, which deals with hunting regulations. Specifically, it seeks to replace the existing text of Section 66 with new language that grants the Director of Fisheries and Wildlife, under the supervision of the board, the authority to create rules and regulations concerning the types of shotgun ammunition that can be used and possessed for hunting purposes. This change aims to clarify and potentially expand the Director's power to regulate shotgun ammunition in hunting contexts.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 04/07/2016)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H728 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H728.pdf |
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