HB 2671
An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in hunting and furtaking, further providing for unlawful devices and methods; and, in hunting and furtaking licenses, further providing for denial or revocation of licenses and for period of revocation.
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Bill overview
This bill amends Pennsylvania’s wildlife laws to specifically prohibit the use of devices or methods that involve beating game or wildlife. It also strengthens penalties for hunting license violations, allowing the Game Commission to deny or revoke licenses for individuals convicted of animal cruelty offenses, violations of hunting safety regulations, or other related crimes. The bill clarifies the period for which licenses can be revoked and expands the circumstances under which a license denial or revocation may occur.
Key provisions
- Prohibits the use of devices or methods that involve beating game or wildlife.
- Allows the Game Commission to deny or revoke hunting and furbearer licenses.
- Expands the reasons for license denial or revocation to include animal cruelty convictions and related offenses.
- Establishes a period of revocation for license denial, determined by the Game Commission.
- Addresses violations of specific hunting and safety regulations outlined in the law.
- Includes provisions related to convictions under 18 Pa.C.S. § 5534 (aggravated cruelty to animal).
Who is affected
- Hunters
- Furbearer hunters
- The Pennsylvania Game Commission
- Individuals convicted of animal cruelty offenses
- Individuals holding hunting and furbearer licenses
Notable changes
- Specifically prohibits the use of devices or methods involving beating game.
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Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Benjamin Sanchez
Joseph Hohenstein
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