SB2189 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2013 and 2014
SB2189

Introduced 2/15/2013, by Sen. Darin M. LaHood

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:

520 ILCS 5/2.19

from Ch. 61, par. 2.19

Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that it shall be unlawful to use a mobile blind for the taking of migratory waterfowl unless the mobile blind is in a stationary position when in use. Defines "mobile blind". Effective immediately.

A BILL FOR

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 changing Section 2.19 as follows:

(520 ILCS 5/2.19) (from Ch. 61, par. 2.19)

Sec. 2.19.

(a) It shall be unlawful to use a floating blind for the taking of migratory waterfowl, as permitted by this Act, unless such blind is anchored in a stationary position when in use. This does not prohibit the use of a scull boat in taking migratory waterfowl except where use of a scull boat is prohibited by Administrative Rule. A scull boat is defined as a boat propelled by means of an oar fixed in a notch in the transom of a boat and worked in a turning or sculling motion.

A floating blind is defined as any watercraft or floating structure that is camouflaged, disguised, or altered in appearance to offer a place of concealment and is capable of carrying a person. Such floating blind may be mechanically powered as long as such power is used only for movement to and from the place of hunting and no attempt is made to hunt during such movement.

(b) It shall be unlawful to use a mobile blind for the taking of migratory waterfowl, as permitted by this Act, unless the mobile blind is in a stationary position when in use.

A mobile blind means any vehicle that is camouflaged, disguised, or altered in appearance to offer a place of concealment and is capable of carrying a person. The mobile blind may be mechanically powered as long as the power is used only for movement to and from the place of hunting and no attempt is made to hunt during such movement.

(Source: P.A. 85-152.)

Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon becoming law.