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WV HB4404

WV HB4404
Requiring that five percent of the permits to hunt elk be issued to West Virginia residents who are honorably discharged veterans


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Introduced
02/02/2018
In Committee
02/02/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/10/2018

Introduced Session

2018 Regular Session

Bill Summary

The purpose of this bill is to require that five percent of the permits to hunt elk be issued to West Virginia residents who are honorably discharged veterans of the armed forces of the United States of America.

AI Summary

This bill requires that five percent of the permits to hunt elk in West Virginia be issued to West Virginia residents who are honorably discharged veterans of the armed forces of the United States. The bill also establishes an "Elk Damage Fund" to cover damages caused to agricultural crops, fences, and personal gardens by elk, and sets forth criminal penalties for illegally hunting, capturing, or killing elk.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (11)

Last Action

To House Agriculture and Natural Resources (on 02/02/2018)

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