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Relating to the identification and use of tree stands for hunting deer placed on public land and making penalties applicable
Topics:Environment & natural resources
Same legislation: SF 2270
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 21, 2020
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 27, 2020
- Done: Senate committeeFebruary 13, 2020
- Skipped: Passes the SenateContinued as SF 2270
- Next: House committee
- Next: Passes the House
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
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What’s in it
This bill relates to the identification and use of tree stands for hunting deer placed on public land. The bill requires that a stand placed on public land for hunting deer be affixed with and exhibit a metal plate that plainly shows the hunting license number of the owner of the stand. The metal plate must be affixed on the front of the foot platform of the stand on the third step up from the ground. An owner who does not properly identify a tree stand placed on public land belonging to the owner is subject to a scheduled fine of $20.
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The bill allows an owner of a tree stand placed on public land to prohibit any other person from using the tree stand. A person who uses a tree stand without the owner’s permission is subject to a scheduled fine of $100. The natural resource commission shall adopt rules to implement the provisions of the bill.
Senate subcommittee
Named January 27, 2020. On January 29, 2020 it recommended amendment and passage.
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