Post by melody on Jul 1, 2013 21:20:27 GMT -5
HB 891 Peifer, Michael Amends Title 34 re remote electronic trap
PLS Summary: Amends Title 34 (Game) to allow the checking of traps remotely by electronic means by a properly permitted nuisance wildlife control operator.
6-27-13 Approved by the Governor (Act: 29)
SB 623 Corman, Jake Amends Title 34 re license requirements
PLS Summary: Amends Title 34 (Game) to authorize the Pennsylvania Game Commission to establish an adult mentored hunting program. The legislation allows a person 17 years of age or older to be a mentored hunter for up to three licensing years.
5-15-13 Approved by the Governor (Act: 7)
SB 644 Scarnati, Joseph Amends Titles 3 & 34 re swine
PLS Summary: Amends Title 3 (Agriculture) and Title 34 (Game) to amend the definition of "wild animal" to exclude a species or variation of swine, pig, or boar held in captivity. The bill places regulation under the purview of the Department of Agriculture. Creates a new subchapter under which the department is required to promulgate regulations within two years. Includes requirements for official identification and vet inspection within 30 days of release. Importation of any swine exposed to disease is prohibited without permit. Male swine must be sterilized before release. Also requires in statue that immediately upon enactment it is illegal to release males into the wild.
6-24-13 Approved by the Governor (Act: 25)
PLS Summary: Amends Title 34 (Game) to allow the checking of traps remotely by electronic means by a properly permitted nuisance wildlife control operator.
6-27-13 Approved by the Governor (Act: 29)
SB 623 Corman, Jake Amends Title 34 re license requirements
PLS Summary: Amends Title 34 (Game) to authorize the Pennsylvania Game Commission to establish an adult mentored hunting program. The legislation allows a person 17 years of age or older to be a mentored hunter for up to three licensing years.
5-15-13 Approved by the Governor (Act: 7)
SB 644 Scarnati, Joseph Amends Titles 3 & 34 re swine
PLS Summary: Amends Title 3 (Agriculture) and Title 34 (Game) to amend the definition of "wild animal" to exclude a species or variation of swine, pig, or boar held in captivity. The bill places regulation under the purview of the Department of Agriculture. Creates a new subchapter under which the department is required to promulgate regulations within two years. Includes requirements for official identification and vet inspection within 30 days of release. Importation of any swine exposed to disease is prohibited without permit. Male swine must be sterilized before release. Also requires in statue that immediately upon enactment it is illegal to release males into the wild.
6-24-13 Approved by the Governor (Act: 25)