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HF 2068

as introduced - 86th Legislature (2009 - 2010) Posted on 02/09/2010 01:57am

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.

Current Version - as introduced

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A bill for an act
relating to natural resources; adding game abandoned at game processing
facilities to the definition of wanton waste; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008,
section 97A.031.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 97A.031, is amended to read:


97A.031 WANTON WASTE.

new text begin (a) new text end Unless expressly allowed, a person may not wantonly waste or destroy a usable
part of a protected wild animal.

new text begin (b) A usable part of a protected animal abandoned at a game processor is considered
wanton waste under this section. Nothing in this paragraph prohibits the donation of
venison for charitable purposes.
new text end