SB3020 S NR AMT

Starek 7974

The Committee on Natural Resources moved to amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting therefor a new title, to read as follows:

Eng. Com. Sub for Senate Bill No. 3020 -- A BILL to amend and reenact §20-2-3, §20-2-16, §20-2-22a, §20-2-23, §20-2-24 and §20-2-26 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended; to amend said code by adding thereto a new section, designated §20-2-5i; and to amend and reenact §20-7-9 of said code, all relating to hunting, trapping and fishing of wildlife generally; clarifying state ownership of wildlife; permitting leashed dogs to track mortally wounded deer or bear; clarifying the handling of dogs caught chasing deer; clarifying outfitter and guide licenses, qualifications, bond and fees; creating special bear outfitter guide license for certain areas; clarifying when special bear outfitter guide license may be issued; setting forth criminal penalties for hunting, trapping or fishing on the lands of another, entering posted lands or destroying posted land signs; and making technical corrections.