The legislature has passed and the governor has signed the bill (Act 95) eliminating the weapon restrictions for the nighttime shooting of outlaw quadrupeds, nutria and beaver. There is a requirement that they notify the local sheriff. This new law is effective August 15. After that date, there is no longer a need for persons to apply for a permit to use firearms greater than .22 or shotguns with buckshot. Also passed (Act 29) was a bill allowing use of sound suppressors for take of these animals, provided the person is authorized by ATF. The text of both Acts are attached.
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