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- Referred to environmental conservation
- Referred to environmental conservation
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BILL NUMBER:A9206
Title of bill
An act to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to prohibitions on the use of firearms near a dwelling
Purpose or general idea of bill
Increases the distance from a dwelling in which a firearm or long bow may be discharged.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1. Subparagraph 2 of paragraph a of subdivision 4 of section 11-0931 of the environmental conservation law is amended; and Section 2. Subparagraphs 1 and 4 of paragraph b of subdivision 4 of section 11-0931 of the environmental conversation law are amended.
Justification
Under current law, hunters are prohibited from discharg- ing a firearm or long bow within 500 feet of a house dwelling and other locations such as schools and playgrounds. This bill would increase that setback to 1,000 feet to further ensure the safety of children and adults near their homes and schools.
Prior legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
None to state.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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