House
Oct 6, 2009

To end the use of body-gripping traps in the National Wildlife Refuge System.

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Refuge from Cruel Trapping Act - Amends the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 to prohibit the use or possession of body-gripping traps in the National Wildlife Refuge System. Imposes on persons who possess or use such traps in the System: (1) for a first offense, a civil fine of up to $500 for each body-gripping trap possessed or used; and (2) for subsequent...

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Introduced(10/1/09)
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife.

Oct 6, 2009