as introduced - 89th Legislature (2015 - 2016) Posted on 03/12/2015 09:00am
A bill for an act
relating to natural resources; modifying penalty for unlawfully taking wolves;
amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 97B.648.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 97B.648, is amended to read:
A person who unlawfully takes, transports, or possesses a wolf in violation of the
game and fish lawsdeleted text begin , and has one or more prior convictions involving the taking of wolves,
is liable for a civil penalty equal to the restitution value for the wolfdeleted text end new text begin is subject to a fine
of $20 or one hour of community servicenew text end .