An Act amending Title 30 (Fish) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions relating to fish and fishing, further providing for rules and regulations.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill amends Pennsylvania’s fish laws to allow for the creation of specific rules and regulations regarding certain fishing methods. Specifically, it addresses ‘snatch fishing,’ ‘foul hooking,’ and ‘snag fishing,’ enabling the Pennsylvania Game Commission to establish penalties for violations of these rules. The bill aims to provide greater clarity and enforcement related to these particular fishing techniques.
Key provisions
- Allows the Game Commission to create rules regarding snatch fishing.
- Allows the Game Commission to create rules regarding foul hooking.
- Allows the Game Commission to create rules regarding snag fishing.
- Designates violations of these rules as a summary offense of the first degree.
Who is affected
- Anglers
- The Pennsylvania Game Commission
- Fishers
Notable changes
- Creates a mechanism for the Game Commission to regulate snatch fishing, foul hooking, and snag fishing.
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2 on record
Primary sponsor
Daniel Laughlin
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