Alaska Initiative Prohibiting Bear Baiting or Feeding

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Alaska

Prohibiting Bear Baiting or Feeding (2004 Ballot Measure 3)

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Citation: Alaska 2004 Ballot Measure 3

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Summary: This Alaska ballot measure was defeated in the November 2004 election by an 18% margin. It would have made it illegal for a person to bait or intentionally feed a bear for purposes of hunting, viewing, or photographing the bear. A person who violated this proposed law would have been guilty of a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by up to one-year imprisonment and a fine of up to $10,000.

Statute in Full:

This bill would make it illegal for a person to bait or intentionally feed a bear to hunt, photograph, or view a bear. A person could not feed a bear on purpose or use any item or substance, including food or other edible matter to entice a bear into an area, or to stay in an area. A person who violates this law would be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by up to one-year imprisonment and a fine of up to $10,000.

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