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H.R. 2016

Refuge From Cruel Trapping Act

Refuge From Cruel Trapping Act

Amends the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 to prohibit the use or possession of body-gripping traps in the National Wildlife Refuge System.

Imposes on persons who possess or use such traps in the System: (1) for a first offense, a civil fine of up to $500 for each body-gripping trap possessed or used; and (2) for subsequent offenses, a civil fine of up to $1,000 for each body-gripping trap possessed or used, imprisonment for up to 180 days, or both such a civil fine and imprisonment.

Makes any body-gripping traps that are possessed or used in violation of this Act, and any wildlife captured by the use of such traps, including the pelts and raw fur, subject to civil forfeiture.

Requires persons found to be in violation of such prohibition to pay all associated court costs.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17](D-NY)Sponsor
86 cosponsors86 D
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  1. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  2. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  3. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  4. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

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