AMEND TRAPPING LAW.

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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.

Status: Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House Action) (Jun 23 2016)

Bill History:

S 647

Bill Summaries:

  • Summary date: Sep 22 2015 - View Summary

    Senate amendment makes the following changes to the 5th edition.

    Amends proposed GS 113-291.6(d2) concerning the allowed operation of conibear-type traps, providing that conibear-type traps set with bait and having an inside jaw opening greater than six and one-half inches and no more than seven and one-half inches can be set on dry land only within an enclosure that has been approved by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission when operated in compliance with the other specified requirements (previously, did not include any requirements or limitations concerning the opening of the trap). 


  • Summary date: Sep 21 2015 - View Summary

    Senate committee substitute makes the following changes to the 4th edition.

    Amends GS 113-291.6 as follows. Deletes from the minimum requirements for conibear type traps set with bait set on dry land within an enclosure to no longer require that the bottom of the trap be at least four feet above the ground.

    Amends the requirements for baited conibear type traps without an enclosure to provide that on any lands, that baited traps without an enclosure may be set on dry land if the bottom of the trap is elevated at least four feet above the ground. Makes clarifying changes.


  • Summary date: Jun 10 2015 - View Summary

    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.


  • Summary date: Apr 30 2015 - View Summary

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

    Adds a new section allowing individuals taking the trapper education course to be charged a fee to cover the cost of administering the course.


  • Summary date: Apr 29 2015 - View Summary

    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. 


  • Summary date: Apr 22 2015 - View Summary

    Senate committee substitute makes the following changes to the 1st edition.

    Amends proposed GS 113-291.6(d3) concerning the allowed operation of Conibear type trap sets without enclosure and without bait on public land, requiring that traps that have an inside jaw opening greater than five and one-half inches and no more than six and one-half inches and must be set such that the top of the trap is at least four feet above the ground (previously, stated that must be set so the top of the trap is no more than eight inches above ground or the bottom of the trap must be elevated at least five feet above the ground). Also amends (d2) to no longer require conibear type traps set with bait that are of the specified site and are set on dry land to be at least four feet above ground. Makes organizational changes.


  • Summary date: Mar 31 2015 - View Summary

    Amends GS 113-291.6, providing that "bucket sets" are prohibited. Establishes 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.  Provides that conibear type traps set without an enclosure, as described in this section, and without bait can be set on dry land only under specified restrictions.

    Amends GS 113-270.5(a), requiring that all individuals licensed pursuant to this section after October 1, 2016, complete a trapper education course approved by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission.

    Directs the NC Wildlife Resources Commission to adopt rules to require the reporting of domestic animals taken by trapping.

    Effective December 1, 2015, and applies to offenses committed on or after that date.