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S 6360 - Amends and Clarifies Provisions Regarding the Use of Crossbows for Hunting - New York Key Vote

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Title: Amends and Clarifies Provisions Regarding the Use of Crossbows for Hunting

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that amends and clarifies provisions regarding the use of crossbows for hunting in New York

Highlights:

  • Authorizes crossbows to be used anywhere longbows are permitted in New York (Sec. 1).

  • Requires archery privilege to hunt with a crossbow (Sec. 1).

  • Requires that crossbow usage will be taught in a bow hunter safety course (Sec. 1).

  • Repeals and removes all draw weight and width restrictions (Sec. 1).

  • Establishes a 500-foot discharge setback for Westchester, Nassau, and Suffolk Counties (Sec. 1).

  • Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 1).

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Title: Amends and Clarifies Provisions Regarding the Use of Crossbows for Hunting

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that amends and clarifies provisions regarding the use of crossbows for hunting in New York

Highlights:

  • Authorizes crossbows to be used anywhere longbows are permitted in New York (Sec. 1).

  • Requires archery privilege to hunt with a crossbow (Sec. 1).

  • Requires that crossbow usage will be taught in a bow hunter safety course (Sec. 1).

  • Repeals and removes all draw weight and width restrictions (Sec. 1).

  • Establishes a 500-foot discharge setback for Westchester, Nassau, and Suffolk Counties (Sec. 1).

  • Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text

Title: Amends and Clarifies Provisions Regarding the Use of Crossbows for Hunting

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