Revision: Feb. 5, 2025, 2:07 p.m.
Rep. Spillane, Rock. 2
January 23, 2025
2025-0063h
09/08
Amendment to HB 655-FN
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
AN ACT relative to fish and game violations and permits.
Amend the bill by inserting after section 3 the following and renumbering the original section 4 to read as 5:
4 Crossbows Permitted for Certain Persons with a Disability. Amend RSA 207:10-c, II to read as follows:
II. [The crossbow permit shall be perpetual.] The executive director shall retain the records for such permits for a period not less than 7 years. Loss or destruction of the permit after 7 years shall obligate the permittee to re-establish eligibility.
2025-0063h
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill:
I. Increases the restitution for the illegal taking or possession of certain animals, and make such restitution mandatory.
II. Allows for an increased hunting license suspension for a third violation of a fish and game law or regulation.
III. Establishes a class A misdemeanor penalty for a third-offense violation of fish and game offenses that carry a license suspension penalty.
IV. Removes the requirement that a crossbow permit issued for certain persons with a disability be perpetual.
This bill is at the request of the fish and game commission.