Public Act 099-0308
 
HB3674 EnrolledLRB099 07046 MGM 27129 b


  
    AN ACT concerning wildlife.
  
 
    Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
 
represented in the General Assembly:
  



 
 
    Section 5. The Wildlife Code is amended  by adding Section 
2.5a as follows:
 
    (520 ILCS 5/2.5a new)
    Sec. 2.5a. Youth crossbow use. An individual with a youth 
hunting license may use a crossbow during the first half of the 
regular deer archery season annually determined by the 
Director, provided that the individual remains under the direct 
supervision of an adult of 21 years of age or older who 
possesses a valid archery deer permit.
    Youths authorized to take deer with a crossbow as provided 
in this Section shall first obtain a "Deer Hunting Permit" 
issued by the Department in accordance with its administrative 
rules and with the express permission of an adult of 21 years 
of age or older.
 
 
    Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon 
becoming law.