legislation: 105-hr-2863

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105-hr-2863 105 hr 2863 Migratory Bird Treaty Reform Act of 1998 Animals 1997-11-06 1998-10-13 Returned to the Calendar. Calendar No. 699. (consideration: CR S12442) House Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large] AK R Y000033 12 Migratory Bird Treaty Reform Act of 1998 - Amends the Migratory Bird Treaty Act to make it unlawful for persons to: (1) take migratory birds by the aid of baiting, or on or over any baited area, if such persons know or should know that the area is a baited area; or (2) place or direct the placement of bait on or adjacent to an area for purposes of causing, inducing, or allowing any person to take or attempt to take any migratory bird by the aid of baiting on or over the baited area. Increases monetary penalties for violations of the Act. Provides criminal penalties for violations of this Act committed in connection with guiding, outfitting, or providing other services in exchange for money or other consideration. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to report to specified congressional committees on the effect of the amendments regarding baiting made by this Act and the general practice of baiting on migratory bird conservation and law enforcement efforts under the Act. 2025-04-07T15:34:11Z  

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