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Tougher Penalties for Violating Hunting Statutes

March 17, 1997
By: Missy Shelton
State Capital Bureau

The Missouri House gave first round approval to a measure creating tougher penalties for violating Missouri hunting statutes.

Missy Shelton has the story from Jefferson City.

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Hunters in Missouri could face up to a year in jail and a one thousand dollar fine for first offenses such as shooting game out of season.

Current legislation allows a maximum of three months in jail and a five hundred dollar fine.

Opposition came from Western Missouri Representative Bill Foster said the penalties are too harsh for first offenses.

Bill sponsor Wayne Crump said courts will decide.

Actuality:Wayne Crump
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OutCue: "...it's raising the maximum."
Contents: "Nothing says they have to fine them $500 or $1,000. They can still fine them $10. This is not raising the minimum, it's raising the maximum."

The bill faces another vote before going to the Senate.

From Jefferson City, I'm Missy Shelton.