HB 1439 -- Wildlife Code Violations

Sponsor:  Denison

This bill specifies that, in addition to the existing class A
misdemeanor charge, anyone convicted of illegally taking,
killing, possessing, or disposing of an antlered deer will also
be subject to a fine in an amount ranging from $l,500 to $7,500
depending on the deer's Boone & Crockett score.  Any moneys from
the fines must be distributed to schools pursuant to Article IX,
Section 7, of the Missouri Constitution.

Courts must inform the Conservation Commission within the
Department of Conservation if an individual fails to appear at a
hearing or to pay an imposed fine regarding a violation of taking
wildlife illegally so the commission can consider suspension,
revocation, or denial of the person's permit or the privilege to
pursue, take, kill, possess, or dispose of wildlife.

Missouri House of Representatives
95th General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated September 14, 2010 at 3:10 pm