Bill Summary for S 647 (2015-2016)

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Apr 29 2015

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View NCGA Bill Details2015-2016 Session
Senate Bill 647 (Public) Filed Thursday, March 26, 2015
AN ACT TO AMEND THE TRAPPING LAW RELATING TO CONIBEAR TYPE TRAPS.
Intro. by Sanderson, B. Jackson.

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Senate amendment makes the following changes to the 2nd edition:

Amends proposed GS 113-291.6(d2) concerning the allowed operation of conibear-type traps, providing that conibear-type traps set with bait can be set on dry land only within an approved enclosure (previously, provided that conibear type traps with bait and an inside jaw spread or opening greater than 5 1/2 inches and no more than 7 1/2 inches can be set on dry land only under specified restrictions). Amends the requirements for the above specified allowed conibear-type traps, deleting language that previously provided that the top surface of the enclosure entrance of the trap must include an overhang such that the trigger recess distance and the overhang distance are no less than 12 inches in combination. Deletes all of the provisions of proposed subsection (d3), replacing it with language that provides that conibear-type traps set without an enclosure and without bait can be set on dry land.  Also adds that on private lands, baited traps without an enclosure can be set in buildings and structures or as authorized by a depredation permit issued by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission.

Amends GS 113-270.5(a), making a clarifying change.