PA 12-84—sHB 5263

Environment Committee

Judiciary Committee

AN ACT INCREASING THE PENALTY FOR POACHING

SUMMARY: By law, a person who enters or remains in any premises to hunt, trap, or fish, although the person knows he or she is not licensed or privileged to do so, is guilty of 3rd degree criminal trespass.

This act increases the penalty for this offense, making it a Class B misdemeanor. Under prior law, it was a Class C misdemeanor (see Table on Penalties).

EFFECTIVE DATE: October 1, 2012

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