32-1031. Violations of laws involving wildlife and parks and rules and regulations related thereto; criminal penalties. (a) Unless otherwise provided by law or rules and regulations of the secretary, violation of any provision of the wildlife and parks laws of this state or rules and regulations adopted thereunder is a class C nonperson misdemeanor.

(1) Upon a second conviction of a wildlife violation that is a class C nonperson misdemeanor, a fine of not less than $250 shall be imposed.

(2) Upon a third conviction of a wildlife violation that is a class C nonperson misdemeanor, a fine of not less than $300 shall be imposed.

(3) Upon a fourth and any subsequent convictions of a wildlife violation that is a class C nonperson misdemeanor, a fine of not less than $400 shall be imposed and a minimum of not less than 7 days in the county jail shall be served.

(b) Any conviction for a wildlife violation that is a class C nonperson misdemeanor that occurs before July 1, 2005, shall not be considered for purposes of this section.

History: L. 1989, ch. 118, § 127; L. 2005, ch. 182, § 1; L. 2012, ch. 47, § 59; L. 2023, ch. 7, § 68; July 1.