HB 862 -- Wildlife Code Violations

Sponsor:  Holand

In addition to the existing class A misdemeanor charge, this bill
requires anyone convicted of illegally taking or possessing an
antlered deer with the intent to sell 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
92nd General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated September 23, 2004 at 11:14 am