Proposal would bar people from disturbing animals with vehicles

The proposal would bar people from disturbing animals with vehicles or devices. It covers actions using or aided by a self-propelled, motor-driven, or drawn vehicle or device, including aircraft. The exception applies to landowners and their authorized agents when they are immediately protecting the landowner’s property or managing livestock.

The proposal sets fines, possible jail time, and added penalties for repeat violations. These penalties apply to a person convicted of a violation or who forfeits bond or bail after being charged. For a first violation, the fine would be $50 to $1,000, jail time up to six months, or both; a person may also lose current state hunting, fishing, or trapping licenses and related privileges for a period set by the court. For a second or later violation within five years, the fine would be $500 to $1,000, jail time up to six months, or both. The person would also lose current state hunting, fishing, or trapping licenses and those privileges for 24 months, unless the court sets a longer period. The repeat-offense penalties apply to a second or later violation within five years. The required loss of licenses and privileges lasts 24 months from conviction or bond or bail forfeiture, unless the court sets a longer period.