LD1343

An Act to Protect the Right to Harvest Fish and Wildlife

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Maine LD1343 affirms the right to harvest wildlife by hunting, fishing, or trapping, subject to laws and regulations.

Maine LD1343 defines "harvest" in marine and inland fisheries laws, affirming the right to hunt, fish, or trap wildlife. This bill recognizes the cultural heritage and economic importance of these activities, and their role in wildlife management. It emphasizes the right to harvest for human consumption, health, sport, and wildlife management, as declared in the Maine Constitution.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

77 Yea

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66 Nay

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7 Absent

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Calendar

Jan 21

2:30 PM

Hearing

Jan 14

1:00 PM

Hearing

History

Mar 30

Senate

PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

Mar 26

House

Speaker laid before the House

Mar 26

House

Subsequently, PASSED TO BE ENACTED.