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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to bow and arrow hunting season. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill expands the powers of the Director of Fisheries and Wildlife to declare open seasons for deer hunting with a bow and arrow, including on Sundays and legal holidays. The bill also clarifies that such bow and arrow hunting during a director-declared open season is not prohibited or unlawful, even on Sundays. This provides more flexibility for the Director to manage deer populations through hunting, while maintaining existing laws and regulations around hunting.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (11)
William Crocker (R),
David DeCoste (R),
Viriato deMacedo (R),
Shawn Dooley (R),
Susan Gifford (R),
Anne Gobi (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Keiko Orrall (R),
Marc Pacheco (D),
Michael Rodrigues (D),
John Scibak (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see S2463 (on 04/23/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S433 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S433.pdf |
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