Chapter 594

2006 -- H 8171 SUBSTITUTE A AS AMENDED

Enacted 07/14/06

A N A C T

RELATING TO FISH AND WILDLIFE -- HUNTING AND HUNTING SAFETY

Introduced By: Representatives Church, Lima, Lewiss, Gallison, and Rice

Date Introduced: June 01, 2006

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

     SECTION 1. Chapter 20-1 of the General Laws entitled "General Provisions" is hereby

amended by adding thereto the following section:

20-1-25. Internet hunting. – (1) "Internet hunting" means the use of the Internet to

remotely control the shooting of any bird or animal.

(2) No person shall shoot at or kill any bird or animal with any gun via an Internet

connection in Rhode Island.

(3) No person shall import, export, or possess any bird or animal or any part thereof

which has been taken by the use of the Internet to remotely control the shooting of any bird or

animal.

(4) Violations of this section shall be a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more

than five hundred dollars ($500) or imprisonment for up to ninety (90) days, or both.

     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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