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Public Act 099-0308
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| HB3674 Enrolled | LRB099 07046 MGM 27129 b |
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AN ACT concerning wildlife.
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
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represented in the General Assembly:
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Section 5. The Wildlife Code is amended by adding Section |
2.5a as follows:
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(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.
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Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon |
becoming law.
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