CHAPTER 6 AN ACT to amend the conservation law, in relation to the taking of coots and gallinules. Became a law February 10, 1925, with the approval of the Governor. Passed, three-fifths being present. The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows: amended. Section 1. Subdivision one of section two hundred and thirteen L. 1911, of chapter six hundred and forty-seven of the laws of nineteen $213, hundred and eleven, entitled "An act relating to conservation of subd. 1 land, forests, waters, parks, hydraulic power, fish and game, constituting chapter sixty-five of the consolidated laws," as added by chapter three hundred and eighteen of the laws of nineteen hundred and twelve and last amended by chapter one of the laws of nineteen hundred and nineteen, is hereby amended to read as follows: 1. Open season. Sora and other rails, except coot and gallinules, may be taken from September first to November thirtieth, both inclusive. They may be possessed from September first to December tenth, both inclusive. Coot and gallinules may be taken from September twenty-fourth. to January seventh,' both inclusive, except on Long Island, where. they may be taken from October sixteenth to January thirty-first, both inclusive. They may be possessed from September twentyfourth to January seventeenth, both inclusive. When lawfully taken on Long Island they may be possessed from October sixteenth to February tenth, both inclusive. § 2. This act shall take effect immediately. CHAPTER 7 AN ACT to amend the conservation law, in relation to licensing of dogs. Became a law February 10, 1925, with the approval of the Governor. Passed, three-fifths being present. The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows: ch. 647, § 193 Section 1. Section one hundred and ninety-three3 of chapter six L. 1911, hundred and forty-seven of the laws of nineteen hundred and eleven, entitled "An act relating to conservation of land, forests, amended. waters, parks, hydraulic power, fish and game, constituting chapter sixty-five of the consolidated laws," as amended by chapter ninety-two of the laws of nineteen hundred and twenty-four, is hereby amended to read as follows: L. 1911, ch. 647. § 216, subd. 3 amended. § 193. Dogs to be licensed. No dog of either sex shall be taken into the Adirondack or the Catskill park, or into forests inhabited by deer, or harbored or possessed therein, unless the owner shall first obtain a license for such dog from the commission, and pay a fee of one dollar therefor. The license shall be issued by the commission in its discretion and under such rules and regulations as it may deem advisable and shall terminate with the calendar year in which issued. A metal tag marked with a number corresponding to the number of the license shall be issued with the said license, and shall be attached to a collar and shall be at all times worn by the dog so licensed. Dogs of either sex shall not run at large in the Adirondack or Catskill park or forests inhabited by deer, unaccompanied by the owner. Any act committed or done contrary to the provisions of this section, or the neglect to perform any duty provided therein, shall be deemed a violation thereof for which the owner shall be liable. Any person may and it shall be the duty of every game protector, forest ranger and member of the state police to kill any dog of either sex pursuing or killing deer, or any dog of either sex running at large in the Adirondack or Catskill park or forests inhabited by deer, and no action for damages shall be maintained against the person for such killing. The prohibitions of this section shall not apply to dogs upon lands actually farmed or culti vated by the owner of such dog, or within the limits of an incorporated village. § 2. This act shall take effect immediately. CHAPTER 8 AN ACT to amend the conservation law, in relation to the taking of Wilson snipe or jacksnipe. Became a law February 10, 1925, with the approval of the Governor. Passed, three-fifths being present. The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows: Section 1. Subdivision three of section two hundred and sixteen of chapter six hundred and forty-seven of the laws of nineteen hundred and eleven, entitled "An act relating to conservation of land, forests, waters, parks, hydraulic power, fish and game, constituting chapter sixty-five of the consolidated laws," as added by chapter three hundred and eighteen of the laws of nineteen hundred and twelve and last amended by chapter one of the laws of nineteen hundred and nineteen,1 is hereby amended to read as follows: 3. Wilson snipe or jacksnipe may be taken from September twenty-fourth to January seventh, both inclusive, except on 2 4 Words forest ranger and member of the state police," new. 1 Previously amended by L. 1913, ch. 508; L. 1916, ch. 521. 66 2 Formerly read: September sixteenth to December thirty-first." Long Island, where they may be taken from October sixteenth to January thirty-first, both inclusive. A person may take during the open season therefor not to exceed twenty-five Wilson snipe or jacksnipe in any one day. § 2. This act shall take effect immediately. CHAPTER 9 AN ACT to amend the conservation law, in relation to possession and sale of fish, birds and quadrupeds. Became a law February 10, 1925, with the approval of the Governor. Passed, three-fifths being present. The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows: ch. 647, amended. Section 1. Subdivivsion* two of section one hundred and fifty- L. 1911, nine of chapter six hundred and forty-seven of the laws of nineteen $159. hundred and eleven, entitled "An act relating to conservation of subd. 2 land, forests, waters, parks, hydraulic power, fish and game, constituting chapter sixty-five of the consolidated laws," as amended by chapter two hundred and eighty-two of the laws of nineteen hundred and eighteen, is hereby amended to read as follows: 2. The commission may also issue a license revocable at pleasure License. to any person, permitting such person to possess any species of fish, birds, quadrupeds or aquatic animals, protected by this chapter, for propagation purposes, upon payment of a license fee of Fee. one dollar. The commission may, in its discretion, require a bond Bond. from such person, in such sum as the commission may determine, conditioned that he will not avail himself of the privileges of said license for purposes not herein set forth. and sale. The commission may issue permits to enable persons to ship Shipment fish, birds, quadrupeds or aquatic animals lawfully taken and possessed for propagation, scientific or educational purposes, under such regulations as the commission may prescribe. Fish, birds, quadrupeds or aquatic animals lawfully possessed under this section may be sold at any time, by any person receiving a license under this section, for propagation, scientific, educational or exhibition purposes only. Persons receiving a license under this section must report the Reports. result of operation thereunder annually to the commission, at the expiration of the license. Such license shall be in force for one Duration of year only from the date of issue and shall not be transferable. § 2. This act shall take effect immediately. So in the original. [Word misspelled.] 1 Added by L. 1912, ch. 318. Previously amended by L. 1913, ch. 508; L. 1914, ch. 92. 2 Words "take and" omitted. Word "game" omitted. license. CHAPTER 10 AN ACT to amend the conservation law, in relation to fire districts. Became a law February 10, 1925, with the approval of the Governor. Passed, three-fifths being present. The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows: Section 1. Subdivision two of section fifty-two of chapter six hundred and forty-seven of the laws of nineteen hundred and eleven, entitled "An act relating to conservation of land, forests, waters, parks, hydraulic power, fish and game, and constituting chapter sixty-five of the consolidated laws," as last amended by chapter thirty-eight of the laws of nineteen hundred and twentythree,1 is hereby amended to read as follows: 2 2. Fire districts. The commission may establish a forest fire protective system in such other parts of the state as it may deem necessary. In such regions the commission may maintain an approved fire protective system, including fire observation stations. and other equipment necessary to prevent and extinguish forest fires. § 2. This act shall take effect immediately. CHAPTER 11 AN ACT to amend the conservation law, in relation to the issuing of hunting and trapping licenses. Became a law February 10, 1925, with the approval of the Governor. Passed, three-fifths being present. The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows: Section 1. Subdivision two of section one hundred and eightyfive of chapter six hundred and forty-seven of the laws of nineteen hundred and eleven, entitled "An act relating to conservation of land, forests, waters, parks, hydraulic power, fish and game, constituting chapter sixty-five of the consolidated laws," as added by chapter three hundred and eighteen of the laws of nineteen hundred and twelve and last amended by chapter one hundred and ten of the laws of nineteen hundred and twenty-three,1a is hereby amended to read as follows: 2. Application; penalties. Said license shall be procured from the conservation commission, or the2a county, city or town clerk of the county, city or town, in the following manner, to wit: The 1 Added by L. 1916, ch. 451. Previously amended by L. 1919, ch. 540. 2 Remainder of sentence omitted which read: where there are contiguous areas of forest land aggregating seventy-five thousand acres or upwards." 1a Previously amended by L. 1913, ch. 508; L. 1917, ch. 81; L. 1922, ch. 381. 2a Words "conservation commission, or the," new. 3 applicant shall fill out a blank application to be furnished by the commission, stating his name, age, occupation, place of birth, place of residence, post-office address, whether a citizen of the United States or an alien and such other facts or descriptions as may be required by the commission; and if such applicant is a foreign born person he shall submit to the clerk to whom the application is made his naturalization papers, or if such applicant was naturalized through the naturalization of another person, he shall submit the naturalization papers of the person through whom he claimed to be naturalized with proof by affidavit of his relationship to such person, or if such applicant was naturalized by marriage to a citizen of the United States the fact of such marriage shall be established by affidavit. Said application shall be subscribed and sworn to by the applicant before any officer authorized to administer oaths in the state of New York. Where the application is made to a town or city clerk, it may be sworn to before such clerk, who is hereby authorized to administer an oath for that purpose. Any false statement contained in such application shall render the license null and void. Any person who shall make any false statement in an application for a license, shall be deemed guilty of perjury, and, on conviction thereof, shall be subject to the penalties provided for the commission of perjury. § 2. Subdivision three of such chapter as amended by chapter 185, three hundred and eighty-one of the laws of nineteen hundred subd. 3 and twenty-two,5 is hereby amended to read as follows: 3. Fees. Said applicant, if a resident of the state for over six months and a citizen, shall pay to the clerk countersigning and issuing the license the sum of one dollar as a license fee, together with the sum of twenty-five cents as the fee of the county, city or town clerk for issuing such license, and if a nonresident of the state, shall pay to the clerk countersigning and issuing license the sum of ten dollars together with the sum of fifty cents as a fee to the clerk. "If license is procured from the conservation commission, applicant, if a resident of the state for over six months and a citizen, shall pay to the clerk countersigning and issuing license the sum of one dollar and twenty-five cents as a license fee, and if a nonresident of the state, shall pay to the clerk countersigning and issuing license the sum of ten dollars and fifty cents as a license fee. The fee to be paid by an Indian residing in the state, or by a member of the six nations residing on any reservation wholly or partly within the state, shall be one dollar together with the sum of twenty-five cents as a fee to the clerk. amended. § 3. Subdivision four of such chapter as amended by chapter 185, subd. 4 *Words "through the clerk of each county, city or town," omitted. amended. 4 Should read: "of section one hundred and eighty-five." Added by L. 1912, ch. 318. Previously amended by L. 1913, ch. 508; L. 1916, ch. 521; L. 1920, ch. 468. Following paragraph new. 7 Should read: 66 of section one hundred and eighty-five." |