This bill revises existing laws concerning the unlawful use of aircraft for hunting, specifically by including game birds in the list of protected species. It extends the waiting period after using an aircraft to locate game, prohibiting hunting any game bird, game animal, or fur-bearing animal within 24 hours of utilizing an aircraft. Additionally, the bill bans the possession of unmanned aerial vehicles while hunting, thereby tightening regulations on aerial hunting practices.

The bill also increases fines and penalties for violations of these laws. For instance, the minimum fine for unlawful use of an aircraft is raised from $300 to $3,000, with maximum fines increasing from $1,000 to $10,000. The bill stipulates that individuals convicted of such violations may face license forfeiture for 36 months, and it introduces a termination date for certain provisions. The effective date for the bill is set for January 1, 2027, while some sections will terminate on December 31, 2026.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 87-6-208
HB0202_1(1): 87-6-208
HB0202_1(2): 87-6-208
HB0202_1(3): 87-6-208
HB0202_1(4): 87-6-208
HB0202_1(5): 87-6-208
HB0202_1(6): 87-6-208
HB0202_1(7): 87-6-208
HB0202_1: 87-6-208
HB0202_2(1): 87-6-208
HB0202_2(10): 87-6-208
HB0202_2(11): 87-6-208
HB0202_2(12): 87-6-208
HB0202_2(13): 87-6-208
HB0202_2(2): 87-6-208
HB0202_2(3): 87-6-208
HB0202_2(4): 87-6-208
HB0202_2(5): 87-6-208
HB0202_2(6): 87-6-208
HB0202_2(7): 87-6-208
HB0202_2(8): 87-6-208
HB0202_2(9): 87-6-208
HB0202_2: 87-6-208
HB0202_3(1): 87-6-208
HB0202_3(2): 87-6-208
HB0202_3(3): 87-6-208
HB0202_3(4): 87-6-208
HB0202_3: 87-6-208
HB0202_X(1): 87-6-208
HB0202_X(2): 87-6-208
HB0202_X(3): 87-6-208
HB0202_X(4): 87-6-208
HB0202_X(5): 87-6-208
HB0202_X(6): 87-6-208
HB0202_X(7): 87-6-208
HB0202_X: 87-6-208