Bill Text: DE HB398 | 2009-2010 | 145th General Assembly | Draft
Bill Title: An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Extension Of Muskrat Season.
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Passed) 2010-07-27 - Signed by Governor [HB398 Detail]
Download: Delaware-2009-HB398-Draft.html
SPONSOR: |
Rep. Outten & Sen. Cook ; |
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Reps. Carey, Hocker, Hudson, J. Johnson, Thornburg, Mitchell, Walls; Sens. Bunting, Simpson, Booth |
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 145th GENERAL ASSEMBLY |
HOUSE BILL NO. 398 |
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 7 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO EXTENSION OF MUSKRAT SEASON. |
Section 1.Amend Chapter 7, Title 7, Delaware Code by adding a new section to read as follows:
"§ 758.Notwithstanding §703(1) of this title, the open season during which it shall be lawful to catch, kill or pursue or attempt to catch, kill or pursue muskrat may be extended.The Department shall establish both the conditions under which an extension shall occur and the extension framework through regulations promulgated pursuant to Chapter 101, Administrative Procedures Act, of Title 29.".
SYNOPSIS
This bill authorizes the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control to extend the muskrat open season pursuant to regulations.By regulation the Department will be able to consider severe winter weather conditions and the status of the muskrat population being able to sustain additional harvesting before making a decision to extend the season. |