How SB 1496 changes current law

Compared against the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

The bill adds provisions for the denial or revocation of hunting licenses related to violations of unlawful methods and aggravated cruelty to animals.

• 18 Pa.C.S. § 5534

  or a similar offense in another state.

  The amendment allows for license denial if a person has been convicted of aggravated cruelty to animals or a similar offense in another state.

• Section 2308(a)

  (9.2) A device or method that involves the beating of game or wildlife.

  The bill adds a new provision that specifically prohibits the use of devices or methods involving the beating of game or wildlife.

• Section 2741(b)

  (2) Has been accused of having violated any of the following provisions even though such person has not been convicted of a violation of these sections: (i) Section 2308(a)(9.2) (relating to unlawful devices and methods).

  The amendment allows for license revocation based on accusations of violating unlawful devices and methods, not just convictions.

• Section 2742

  (d) Revocation of privilege.--Notwithstanding the other provisions of this section, the commission may, for a period determined by the commission, deny the privilege to hunt or take wildlife anywhere in this Commonwealth, with or without a license, to: (1) Any person described in section 2741(b)(2)(i) or (3) (relating to denial or revocation of licenses).

  The bill establishes a new subsection allowing for broad denial of hunting privileges related to certain defined offenses.