Summary of Original Version

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 150 to define terms; require that any permit issued to take a lower Ohio River trophy catfish shall expire on May 31, 2027; prohibit the issuance or reissuance of an any lower Ohio River trophy catfish permits after that date; after the effective date of the Act, prohibit the transfer or reissuance of any lower Ohio River trophy catfish permit; prohibit the transportation of live trophy catfish except by boat while in the course of legally fishing; amend KRS 150.990 to make a violation of the prohibition on transporting live trophy catfish a Class A misdemeanor for the first offense and a Class D felony for each subsequent offense.

Summary of Amendment: House Committee Substitute 1

Summary Retain original provisions; prohibit the transportation of live trophy catfish by persons engaged in commercial fishing except by boat while in the course of legally fishing; make the penalty for a violation of the prohibition on transporting live trophy catfish a Class A misdemeanor for each offense; require that in addition to all other penalties that may apply, a person convicted of a violation of KRS Chapter 150 or the administrative regulations promulgated thereunder that results in the wounding or killing of a trophy catfish shall pay to the department $500 for the replacement cost of each trophy catfish.

Summary of Amendment: House Floor Amendment 1 -- R. Raymer

Summary Provide that the prohibition on the transportation of live trophy catfish shall not apply to trophy catfish that are caught, transported, or held for display in connection with a fishing tournament, festival, derby, or exposition.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 150.990
House Committee Substitute 1: 150.990