Bill > S2182

This bill further regulates the enforcement of illegal hunting practices. Key provisions include: - Establishing new fine amounts for various wildlife violations, with higher fines for more serious offenses like unlawfully killing deer, bear, or turkey. - Allowing for license suspensions of up to 10 years for repeat offenders of certain wildlife violations. - Requiring the director of the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife to enter into the Wildlife Violator Compact, which establishes a reciprocal program for states to recognize and enforce suspension of hunting/fishing licenses across state lines. - Increasing penalties for repeat offenders who illegally take or possess multiple animals of certain protected species within a 10-year period. - Allowing the court to order restitution payments to the state for the value of any illegally taken or possessed wildlife. The goal of the bill is to further deter and penalize illegal hunting practices through enhanced fines, license suspensions, and other enforcement mechanisms.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2182