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HB 202: HUNTING & FISHING INFRACTION PENALTIES

An Act Relating To Game And Fish; Amending A Section Of Chapter 17 Nmsa 1978 To Provide A Penalty Assessment Option For A Minor Violation Of Hunting And Fishing Infractions.

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MILD HB 202
HUNTING & FISHING INFRACTION PENALTIES

Legislative URL:
HB 202 on nmlegis.gov
Emergency Clause:
No
Germane:
N/A
Location:
Signed
Action:
[3] HRPAC/HAWC-HRPAC [10] DP-HAWC [16] DP [23] PASSED/H (57-3) [25] SCONC/SJC-SCONC [39] DP-SJC [41] DP [51] PASSED/S (40-0) SGND BY GOV (Apr. 3) Ch. 27.
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Downloads:
Introduced
HRPAC Committee Report
HAWC Committee Report
Final House Vote
SCONC Committee Report
SJC Committee Report
Final Senate Vote
Fiscal Impact Report
Final Version
Summary

This bill adds penalty assessments of:

  • $50.00 for fishing, hunting or trapping without the proper stamp or validation as required by law or adopted by State Game Commission rule
  • $125.00 for a manner and method rule infraction contrary to adoption State Game Commission rule.

 

A possible benefit of this bill might be more effective enforcement of State Game Commission rules.