A law that takes effect July 1 may not stop the griping but it will significantly change the state’s boating, hunting and fishing rules. It eases dozens of penalties, removes some crimes and gives judges, prosecutors and state conservation officers more discretion over enforcement. More violators will be cited with an infraction and fine – like a speeding ticket – rather than face the threat of jail, a criminal record and the loss of hunting, fishing and boating privileges. Poaching a deer will still be illegal, for example, but it will no longer be a crime for a boat owner to post his license number in the wrong place on the vessel – unless it’s done to deceive law enforcement.
Posted on: Sun, 13 Apr 2014 18:11:50 +0000
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