Section 147.685. Suspension of baiting sites

(a) The Commission may suspend the operation of any bait site if one or more of the following is determined:

(1) The baiting activity is causing conflict with other lawful hunting.

(2) The baiting activity is causing public safety hazards.

(3) The operation of the baiting site is not in compliance with the requirements of § § 147.682—147.684 (relating to permit eligibility and use; operation; records and reports).

(4) The operation if the baiting site is detrimental to the health and welfare of any wildlife, including white-tailed deer.

(b) The Commission may suspend the operation of bait sites authorized under this subchapter upon the detection of Chronic Wasting Disease within the southeast special regulations area. This suspension may remain indefinitely until the Commission determines that resumption of baiting activities will not create an unreasonable future risk of spreading of the disease on the landscape.

The provisions of this § 147.685 adopted May 23, 2014, effective July 1, 2014, and expire and are rendered void on June 30, 2017, unless the Commission further authorizes the legal effectiveness prior to this termination date, 44 Pa.B. 3098.

Notation

Authority

The provisions of this § 147.685 issued under the Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa.C.S. § 2102(a).

Cross References

This section cited in 58 Pa. Code § 147.681 (relating to purpose); 58 Pa. Code § 147.687 (relating to sunset clause).