Bill Summary for S 647 (2015-2016)

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Jun 10 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 committee substitute makes the following changes to the 3rd edition.

Amends proposed GS 113-291.6(d1) concerning bucket sets traps providing that they are prohibited on dry land (previously, were prohibited altogether). Also amends proposed GS 113-291.6(d2) concerning the allowed operation of conibear-type traps, adding an additional minimum requirement for their approved operation that the bottom of the trap must be elevated at least four feet above the ground.

Deletes language which directed the NC Wildlife Resources Commission to adopt rules to require the reporting of domestic animals taken by trapping.