S.B. 164

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COMPUTER ASSISTED REMOTE HUNTING
2 PROHIBITED
3 2008 GENERAL SESSION
4 STATE OF UTAH
5 Chief Sponsor: Michael G. Waddoups
6 House Sponsor: James A. Dunnigan
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8 LONG TITLE
9 General Description:
10 This bill prohibits the use of a computer or other device to remotely hunt an animal.
11 Highlighted Provisions:
12 This bill:
13 . prohibits the use of a computer or other device to remotely hunt an animal.
14 Monies Appropriated in this Bill:
15 None
16 Other Special Clauses:
17 None
18 Utah Code Sections Affected:
19 ENACTS:
20 23-13-18, Utah Code Annotated 1953
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22 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
23 Section 1. Section 23-13-18 is enacted to read:
24 23-13-18. Use of a computer or other device to remotely hunt wildlife prohibited.
25 (1) A person may not use a computer or other device to remotely control the aiming
26 and discharge of a firearm or other weapon for hunting an animal.
27 (2) A person who violates Subsection (1) is guilty of a class A misdemeanor.

Legislative Review Note
as of 1-24-08 4:38 PM

Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel