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Commercial Fishing Devices

It became law on May 6, 2022.

IL HB 3717 · House Bill · 102nd

Stage
Became law
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House
Sponsors
2
Latest action
May 6, 2022

What it does

Amends the Fish and Aquatic Life Code. Allows commercial fishermen to obstruct more than one-half the width of any stream or watercourse under specified circumstances. Specifies requirements for commercial fishermen who are unable to be in immediate supervision of his or her gill and trammel nets. Defines "trammel net" and "gill net". Makes conforming changes House Floor Amendment No. 1 Removes the provisions concerning a commercial fisherman that is not in immediate supervision of his or her gill and trammel nets.

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Where it stands

This bill passed and is now law.

  1. Introduced (Done)

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    May 6, 2022

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