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- Referred to environmental conservation
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Allows for rifle hunting in portions of Ontario County
In Senate Committee · Rules · Sponsor Brian Kolb
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Title of bill
An act to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to allowing the use of rifles for hunting in certain portions of Ontario county
Purpose
This bill would allow the hunting of deer and bear through the use of a rifle in Ontario County by restricting same to the area within the county south of U.S. Route 20/New York State Route 5.
Justification
At the request of Ontario County, certain portions of that county south of U.S. Route 20/New York State Route 5 would be included in those areas where sportsmen and women are able to hunt deer and bear with rifles. Since 2005, several counties in Southern and Central New York have been allowed to permit hunting of deer and bear with rifles. There have been very few reported adverse incidents or problems. Given the rural nature of that portion of Ontario County south of U.S. Route 20/New York State Route 5 and the safety record of hunters in the counties where rifle hunting has been permitted, it would be reasonable to now permit rifle hunters in southern Ontario County the same opportunities. This bill corrects the description of the portion of the county to which it applies, satisfying the concern raised in the Governor's veto message.
Legislative history
2009 S.6057/A.7581 passed both houses, but was vetoed by the Governor.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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