HB 226 -- Wildlife Code Violations

Co-Sponsors:  Holand, Hampton

In addition to the existing class A misdemeanor charge, this bill
requires anyone convicted of illegally taking or possessing an
antlered deer to remit to the Conservation Commission an amount
ranging from $1,500 to $7,500, depending on the deer's Boone &
Crockett score.  Resident landowners on their own property and
individuals guilty of minor tagging or checking violations are
exempt.  The commission may allocate up to 25% of the funds for
grants that promote anti-poaching activities.

The bill also requires courts to notify the commission if anyone
fails to appear at a hearing or pay a fine for taking wildlife
illegally.  The commission may consider this information in
permit suspension, revocation, or denial actions.

Missouri House of Representatives
Last Updated July 25, 2003 at 10:11 am