House committee substitute makes the following changes to 1st edition.
Clarifies that it is unlawful to hunt with a firearm or archery equipment upon another's land in Rockingham County while under the influence of alcohol; specifies that a person is deemed to be under the influence if the person has a blood alcohol concentration of .08 or greater (was, .01 or greater). Deletes provision specifying that a violation is punishable by a $500 fine and imprisonment for 30 days to six months, or both.
ROCKINGHAM/HUNTING WHILE IMPAIRED.
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TO REGULATE HUNTING WHILE IMPAIRED ON PRIVATE LAND IN ROCKINGHAM COUNTY.Intro. by Jones.
Status: Ref To Com On Agriculture/Environment/Natural Resources (Senate Action) (Jun 8 2011)
Bill History:
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Wed, 23 Mar 2011 House: Filed(link is external)
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Thu, 24 Mar 2011 House: Passed 1st Reading(link is external)
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Thu, 24 Mar 2011 House: Ref To Com On Agriculture(link is external)
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Tue, 7 Jun 2011 House: Reptd Fav Com Substitute(link is external)
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Tue, 7 Jun 2011 House: Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)(link is external)
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Tue, 7 Jun 2011 House: Placed On Cal For 6/7/2011(link is external)
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Tue, 7 Jun 2011 House: Passed 2nd & 3rd Reading(link is external)
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Wed, 8 Jun 2011 Senate: Rec From House(link is external)
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Wed, 8 Jun 2011 Senate: Passed 1st Reading(link is external)
H 459
Bill Summaries:
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Bill H 459 (2011-2012)Summary date: Jun 7 2011 - View Summary
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Bill H 459 (2011-2012)Summary date: Mar 23 2011 - View Summary
Makes it unlawful to hunt upon another's land in Rockingham County while under the influence of alcohol or any impairing substance, as specified. Makes a violation a Class 2 misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $500 and imprisonment from 30 days to six months. Requires the offender to complete a hunter safety course, as indicated. Authorizes enforcement by law enforcement officers of the Wildlife Resources Commission, by sheriffs and deputy sheriffs, and by other law enforcement officers with general subject matter jurisdiction. Applies to offenses committed on or after October 1, 2011.
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