Introduced Version




HOUSE BILL No. 1370

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DIGEST OF INTRODUCED BILL



Citations Affected: IC 14-8-2-85 ; IC 14-22-38-4.

Synopsis: Prohibit taking of endangered species. Imposes a civil fine of $500 for a first violation and $1,000 for subsequent violations, in addition to criminal penalties, upon a person who violates a law concerning unlawfully taking or possessing an endangered species.

Effective: July 1, 1999.



Bischoff


    January 12, 1999, read first time and referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code.






Introduced

First Regular Session 111th General Assembly (1999)


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HOUSE BILL No. 1370


    A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning natural and cultural resources.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Indiana:

    SECTION 1. IC 14-8-2-85 IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1999]: Sec. 85. "Endangered species", for purposes of IC 14-22-34, IC 14-22, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-22-34-1.
    SECTION 2. IC 14-22-38-4 IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1999]: Sec. 4. (a) A person who:
        (1) unlawfully takes or possesses a deer, or a wild turkey, or an endangered species;
        (2) takes or possesses a deer, or a wild turkey, or an endangered species by illegal methods or with illegal devices; or
        (3) sells, offers to sell, purchases, or offers to purchase:
             (A) a deer, or a wild turkey, or an endangered species; or
             (B) a part of a deer, or a wild turkey, or an endangered species;
shall reimburse the state five hundred dollars ($500) for the first violation and one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each subsequent violation.
    (b) The money shall be deposited in the conservation officers fish and wildlife fund. This penalty is in addition to any other penalty under the law.