TITLE 29.1. GAME, INLAND FISHERIES AND BOATING.

§§ 29.1-100, 29.1-519, 29.1-523, 29.1-524, 29.1-525, and 29.1-549 amended.
Definitions of types of hunting weapons. Defines the various types of weapons used in hunting, including muzzleloading rifle and pistol, pistol, rifle, shotgun and firearm. Most of the definitions are taken from Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms federal regulations. SB 341; CH. 157 (effective 1/1/03).

§ 29.1-112. See § 2.2-614.1; HB 825.

§§ 29.1-301 and 29.1-311 amended; § 29.1-302.4 added.
Special lifetime trout fishing license. Provides for special lifetime trout fishing licenses applicable to specially stocked trout waters as designated by the Board of Game and Inland Fisheries. Such licenses are in lieu of any other annual trout license fees, but are in addition to the requirements for a standard seasonal or special lifetime fishing license, and any daily use fees for specially stocked trout waters as provided for in the Code. SB 74; CH. 67.

§ 29.1-328 amended.
Automated point-of-sale licensing. Provides that when the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries' automated point-of-sale system for selling hunting licenses is implemented, the big game license will be valid from July 1 of each year or the later date of purchase to June 30 of the following year. Other hunting and trapping licenses and permits will be valid for one year from their date of purchase. SB 581; CH. 175.

§ 29.1-529 amended.
Deer kill permits. Allows the Director of the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries to limit or prohibit the use of a deer kill permit between 11:00 p.m. and one-half hour before sunrise when the shooting of deer or bear would be in proximity to residential areas or under other circumstances. SB 577; CH. 174.

§ 29.1-530.1 amended.
Blaze orange hat. Allows hunters to wear blaze orange hats that have a brim or bill that is not solid blaze orange in color or design. Currently, during any firearm deer season, except the muzzle-loading rifle season, every hunter or a person accompanying a hunter is required to (i) wear a solid blaze orange hat, (ii) wear blaze orange upper body clothing that is visible from 360 degrees, or (iii) display at least 100 square inches of solid blaze orange material at shoulder level within body reach visible from 360 degrees. SB 60; CH. 39.

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