HF 692 (LSB 2435YH (2) 91)

HOUSE FILE 692

BY  RINKER

A BILL FOR

An Act relating to deer hunting privileges of disabled veterans, and making penalties applicable.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA:

    Section 1.  NEW SECTION.  483A.8D  Disabled veteran —— deer hunting license.
   A resident of the state who has served in the armed forces of the United States on federal active duty and who was disabled during the veteran’s military service, as verified by the department of veterans affairs, may use a deer hunting license and tag issued to the person during any established deer hunting season for which the method of take for the season being hunted corresponds with the method of take authorized by the license. While hunting pursuant to this section, the person shall, upon request of a peace officer, display proof of the person’s resident and disability status in the same manner and subject to the same procedures and penalties as provided by section 483A.19. As used in this section, “disabled” means entitled to a service connected rating under 38 U.S.C. ch. 11.
EXPLANATION
The inclusion of this explanation does not constitute agreement with
the explanation’s substance by the members of the general assembly.
   This bill relates to deer hunting privileges of disabled veterans. Under the bill, a resident who served in the armed forces of the United States on federal active duty who was disabled during that veteran’s military service may use a deer hunting license and tag issued to the resident during any established deer hunting season for which the method of take authorized for the season being hunted corresponds with the method of take authorized by the license.
   A person hunting in such manner shall, upon request of a peace officer, display proof of the person’s resident and disability status. A person who fails to provide the necessary documentation is guilty of a simple misdemeanor punishable as a scheduled fine of $30. A person charged with failing to produce the necessary documentation may avoid conviction if the person produces in court, within a reasonable time, proof of the person’s resident and disability status.