The bill aims to revise laws concerning the unlawful use of aircraft for hunting by including game birds in the list of protected species. It extends the waiting period after using an aircraft to locate game from the same calendar day to 24 hours and introduces a ban on possessing unmanned aerial vehicles while hunting. Additionally, the bill increases fines and penalties for violations, with fines for unlawful use of aircraft ranging from $3,000 to $10,000, depending on the offense, and establishes a mandatory license forfeiture period of 36 months for convicted individuals.

Key amendments to Section 87-6-208 include the redefinition of unlawful actions related to hunting from an aircraft, the addition of game birds to the protected species list, and the introduction of new penalties for violations. The bill also specifies that the provisions do not apply during emergency situations, search and rescue operations, predator control, or when supporting agricultural operations. The act is set to take effect upon passage, with certain sections becoming effective on January 1, 2027, and a termination date for specific provisions set for 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: 87-6-208