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MA H728

MA H728
Relative to the use of shotguns


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Introduced
01/20/2015
In Committee
04/07/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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