ANIMAL CONTROL PERMITS ISSUED BY DNR

House Bill 5702 as introduced

Sponsor:  Rep. Jon Bumstead

Committee:  Natural Resources

Complete to 9-12-16

SUMMARY:

House Bill 5702 would amend Section 40114 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (NREPA) by allowing the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to issue permits for the taking of animals in order to prevent or control disease.

It would also add language to this section specifying that the taking of game under the following permits is not considered hunting:

o   The taking or possession of animals for the purpose of rehabilitating animals.

o   The taking of animals to prevent or control damage, and disease, or nuisance caused by the animals when done in accordance with the terms of the respective permit issued.

o   The collection, transportation, possession, or disposition of animals and parts of animals for scientific purposes.

o   The public exhibition of animals.

o   Taxidermy.

o   The disposition of accidentally or unlawfully taken or injured animals or animals that are unlawfully possessed.

o   The taking or possession of raptors for the purposes of falconry.

FISCAL IMPACT:

House Bill 5702 would have no fiscal impact on state or local government.

                                                                                        Legislative Analyst:   Josh Roesner

                                                                                                Fiscal Analyst:   Austin Scott

■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House Fiscal Agency staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.