1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to natural resources; modifying penalty for unlawfully taking wolves;
1.3 	amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 97B.648.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5 	Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 97B.648, is amended to read:
1.6 	97B.648 WOLVES; UNLAWFUL TAKING; PENALTY.
1.7 	A person who unlawfully takes, transports, or possesses a wolf in violation of the 
1.8 	game and fish laws, and has one or more prior convictions involving the taking of wolves, 
1.9 	is liable for a civil penalty equal to the restitution value for the wolf is subject to a fine 
1.10 	of $20 or one hour of community service.