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- Referred to environmental conservation
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Relates to regulating the removal of turkeys and geese from a locality
In Assembly Committee · Environmental Conservation · Sponsor Fred Thiele
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S6644
Title of bill
An act to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to regulating the removal of turkeys and geese from a locality
Purpose
This bill regulates the means in which wild geese can be removed from a locality using humane alternatives to execution.
Summary of provisions
Section 1. The environmental conservation law is amended by adding a new section 11-0541 to read as follows:
§ 11-0541. Turkeys and Geese.
1 Prior to authorizing the removal of turkeys or geese from a locality to be determined by the locality. At least 10 days before the hearing, notice must be advertised in a newspaper published in each county affected. The notice will provide the subject of such hearing and the proposed disposition of the turkeys or geese.
2. The department will strictly limit the number of permits issued for the removal of turkeys and geese while also providing information offering humane alternatives to the execution of said turkeys and geese.
3. The department shall not donate turkeys or geese for human consumption.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
Existing law
Current state law does not include the above requirements.
Justification
It is apparent that Canadian Geese are being seen in many neighborhoods around the state. They have been encroaching on urban lands without any fear of being harmed for the past 50 Years. Although these birds may be a nuisance to some people, many people believe the general public should be given an opportunity to voice their opinions and concerns prior to removal of these birds. This bill simply put, does exactly that. People are given an opportunity to go to a public hearing and voice their opinions. The Department of Conservation will then, and only then, provide the permits while also offering nonlethal alternatives that may perhaps be used in the removal of these birds. Finally, although many sportsmen hunt these birds for consumption, he/she will do it specifically for consumption and on an individual basis. Besides the health issues that may arise, this removal process is not intended for the same purpose. Therefore the carcasses of any bird killed in this removal process will not be allowed to be sold for human consumption.
Legislative history
None.
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Local fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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