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DIGEST
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of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Ward SB No. 212
Present law authorizes the use of a firearm fitted with a sound suppressor in hunting outlaw
quadrupeds, nutria, or beaver.
Proposed law retains present law and expands the authorization to hunt with a firearm fitted
with a sound suppressor to game birds and all wild quadrupeds, which includes outlaw
quadrupeds, nutria, and beaver.
Present law limits hunting with a sound suppressor to a person authorized to possess such
firearm fitted with a sound suppressor, as evidenced by possession of the federal tax stamp
required by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Prohibits use of a
sound suppressor by any person convicted of a hunting violation class four or greater for five
years after the date of conviction.
Proposed law retains present law.
Effective August 1, 2014.
(Amends R.S. 56:116.1(B)(3); Adds R.S. 56:116.6; Repeals R.S. 56:116.1(D)(3))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Natural Resources and
Environment to the engrossed bill.
1. Adds game birds to the authorization to take with a firearm fitted with a sound
suppression device.