To amend the Migratory Bird Treaty Act to clarify that restrictions on baiting of migratory game birds do not prohibit the taking of a migratory game bird on or over manipulated re-growth of a harvested rice crop.

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Bill Number

HR 1537

Introduced

Apr 1, 2003

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans.

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Topics

Agriculture and Food Animals Game and game birds Hunting International Affairs Migratory bird conservation Rice Treaties

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Summary

Amends the Migratory Bird Treaty Act to specify that the Act does not prohibit: (1) taking a migratory game bird on or over manipulated re-growth of a harvested rice crop; or (2) causing, inducing, or allowing a person to take or attempt to take a migratory game bird on or over manipulated re-growth of a harvested rice crop.

Actions

Apr 2, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans.
Apr 1, 2003

Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Apr 1, 2003

Introduced in House

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