Intentional interference with lawful hunting, fishing, or fur-harvesting activities — penalties
91 Acts, ch 234, §2 CS91, §109.125 C93, §481A.125 2000 Acts, ch 1076, §1; 2000 Acts, ch 1232, §76, 77
1. As used in this section, “interfere with hunting, fishing, or fur-harvesting activities” means one or more of the following:
- a. To intentionally place oneself in a location where a human presence may affect the behavior of a fur-bearing animal, game, bird, or fish or the feasibility of killing or taking a fur-bearing animal, game, bird, or fish with the intent of obstructing or harassing another person who is lawfully hunting, fishing, or fur harvesting.
- b. To intentionally create a visual, aural, olfactory, or physical stimulus for the purpose of affecting the behavior of a fur-bearing animal, game, bird, or fish with the intent of obstructing or harassing another person who is lawfully hunting, fishing, or fur harvesting.
- c. To intentionally affect the condition or alter the placement of personal property used for the purpose of killing or taking a fur-bearing animal, game, bird, or fish with the intent of obstructing or harassing another person who is lawfully hunting, fishing, or fur harvesting.
- 2. A person shall not interfere with the lawful hunting, fishing, or fur-harvesting activities of another person in an area where hunting, fishing, or fur harvesting is authorized by a custodian of public property or an owner or lessee of private property.
3. A person who commits:
- a. A first offense of interfering with hunting, fishing, or fur-harvesting activities is guilty of a simple misdemeanor.
- b. A second or subsequent offense is punishable as a serious misdemeanor.
- 4. If a person who commits interfering with hunting, fishing, or fur-harvesting activities possesses a license, certificate, or permit issued by the department, the license, certificate, or permit is subject to suspension or revocation pursuant to section 481A.134.
- 5. This section shall not prohibit a landowner, tenant, or an employee of a landowner or tenant from performing normal agricultural operations or a law enforcement officer from performing official duties.
91 Acts, ch 234, §2 CS91, §109.125 C93, §481A.125 2000 Acts, ch 1076, §1; 2000 Acts, ch 1232, §76, 77