RULES AND REGULATIONS
Title 58--RECREATION
GAME COMMISSION
[58 PA. CODE CH. 141]
Flintlock Muzzleloading Season
[30 Pa.B. 5959] To effectively manage the wildlife resources of this Commonwealth, the Game Commission (Commission), at its October 12, 2000, meeting, adopted the following change:
Amend § 141.43 (relating to deer) to expand the types of ammunition lawful for use in the flintlock muzzle- loader season.
This amendment is adopted under the authority of 34 Pa.C.S. (relating to the Game and Wildlife Code) (code).
Introduction
To more effectively manage the wildlife resources of this Commonwealth, the Commission at its June 21, 2000, meeting proposed, and at its October 12, 2000, meeting finally adopted an amendment to § 141.43 to allow the use of single projectile ammunition during the muzzleloading deer season. This change was made under section 2102(d) of the code (relating to regulations).
Purpose and Authority
The Commission is mandated by section 2102(d) of the code to promulgate regulations '' . . . stipulating . . . the type of firearms and ammunition, which may be used.'' The change was adopted under this authority.
There has been a great deal of confusion with regard to what ammunition may be used during the muzzleloading deer season. The change will simplify what ammunition can be used.
Regulatory Requirements
The change will expand the types of ammunition that can be lawfully used and relax regulatory requirements. The requirements of section 2322(a)(4) of code (relating to prohibited devices and methods) will still govern composition if any ammunition used.
Persons Affected
Those wishing to hunt deer during the special muzzleloading seasons will be affected by the change.
Comment and Response Summary
No written comments were received with regard to the adopted change.
Cost and Paperwork Requirements
The amendment will not result in any additional cost or paperwork.
Effective Date
The amendment will be effective on final publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and will remain in effect until changed by the Commission.
Contact Person
For further information on the amendment, contact David E. Overcash, Acting Director, Bureau of Law Enforcement, 2001 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-9797, (717) 783-6526.
Findings
The Commission finds that:
(1) Public notice of intention to adopt the administrative amendment adopted by this order has been given under sections 201 and 202 of the act of July 31, 1968 (P. L. 769, No. 240) (45 P. S. §§ 1201 and 1202) and the regulations thereunder, 1 Pa. Code §§ 7.1 and 7.2.
(2) The adoption of the amendment of the Commission in the manner provided in this order is necessary and appropriate for the administration and enforcement of the authorizing statute.
Order
The Commission, acting under authorizing statute, orders that:
(a) The regulations of the Commission, 58 Pa. Code Chapter 141, are amended by amending § 141.43, to read as set forth at 30 Pa.B. 4622 (September 2, 2000).
(b) The Executive Director of the Commission shall certify this order and 30 Pa.B. 4622 and deposit them with the Legislative Reference Bureau as required by law.
(c) This order amending § 141.43, shall become effective upon final publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.
VERNON R. ROSS,
Executive DirectorFiscal Note: 48-124. No fiscal impact; (8) recommends adoption.
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 00-1978. Filed for public inspection November 17, 2000, 9:00 a.m.]
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