Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 45
Summary
The bill would criminalize knowingly hunting wild birds or animals between half an hour after sunset and half an hour before sunrise using artificial lights while carrying a weapon. It applies to hunters, landowners, and anyone using lights for wildlife harassment, but exempts normal vehicle headlights, agricultural work, utility or land‑management activities, and lights used only for navigation or trap checks. Violators would face misdemeanor charges and forfeiture of the lights or weapons used.
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