Bill 114, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Amendment Act (Spring Bear Hunt), 2013
Bill 114 2013
An Act to amend the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997 to provide for a spring bear hunt
Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario, enacts as follows:
1. Part II of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997 is amended by adding the following section:
Spring bear hunt
39.1 There shall be an open season for black bears in Ontario from April 15 to June 15 of every year.
Commencement
2. This Act comes into force on a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor.
Short title
3. The short title of this Act is the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Amendment Act (Spring Bear Hunt), 2013.
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This Bill amends the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997 to provide an open season for black bears across Ontario from April 15 to June 15 of every year.
| Date | Bill stage | Activity | Committee |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 12, 2013 | - | Ordered referred to Standing Committee | Standing Committee on General Government |
| December 12, 2013 | Second Reading | Carried | - |
| December 12, 2013 | Second Reading | Debate | - |
| October 8, 2013 | First Reading | Carried | - |
Debates and Progress
First Reading
Committee
Second Reading
Mr. Bill Mauro, Mr. Norm Miller, Mr. John Vanthof, Mr. Joe Dickson, Mr. Victor Fedeli, Hon. Linda Jeffrey, Mr. Gilles Bisson
Declared carried. Referred to the Standing Committee on General Government.
Committee
Standing Committee on General Government
Third Reading
Royal Assent
Acts affected - Bill 114
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Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997
Legislative Assembly of Ontario