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HF 1618

as introduced - 89th Legislature (2015 - 2016) Posted on 03/12/2015 05:25pm

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.
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A bill for an act
 relating to natural resources; reinstating the five-year moratorium on wolf
hunting; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 97B.645, subdivision 9.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 97B.645, subdivision 9, is amended to read:


Subd. 9.

Open seasonnew text begin ; moratoriumnew text end .

There shall be no open season for wolves new text begin for
a five-year period new text end until after the wolf is delisted under the federal Endangered Species Act
of 1973. After that time, the commissioner may prescribe open seasons and restrictions
for taking wolves but new text begin only if population management is deemed necessary and other
means for controlling the wolf population are explored. The commissioner new text end must provide
opportunity for public comment.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
 new text end