Bill Summaries: H 459 ROCKINGHAM/HUNTING WHILE IMPAIRED.

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  • Summary date: Jun 7 2011 - View Summary

    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.


  • 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.