Source: https://www.animallaw.info/statute/vt-hunting-%C2%A7-4502-uniform-point-system-revocation-license
Timestamp: 2019-04-26 10:01:30+00:00

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Summary: Vermont has a point system for hunting licenses similar to that used for driver's licenses. Certain enumerated violations, including taking bear or deer with dogs, earn points which can result in the suspension or revocation of a hunting license. A game warden may shoot a dog who is pursuing a deer or moose close enough to endanger its life, or a fine may be issued.
(a) A uniform point system that assigns points to those convicted of a violation of a provision of this part is established. The conviction report from the Court shall be prima facie evidence of the points assessed. In addition to other penalties assessed for violation of fish and wildlife statutes, the Commissioner shall suspend licenses issued under this part which are held by a person who has accumulated 10 or more points in accordance with the provisions of subsection (c) of this section.
(1) Except for biological collection violations determined to be nonpoint violations under the rules of the Board, five points shall be assessed for any violation of statutes or rules adopted under this part except those listed in subdivisions (2) and (3) of this subsection.
(O) Repealed by 2015, Adj. Sess., No. 97, § 26, eff. July 1, 2016.
(BB) Repealed by 2015, Adj. Sess., No. 97, § 26, eff. July 1, 2016.
(CC) Deleted by 2009, Adj. Sess., No. 120, § 4, eff. Jan. 1, 2011.
(FF) Repealed by 2015, Adj. Sess., No. 97, § 26, eff. July 1, 2016.
(II) Appendix § 37, as it applies to annual deer limits.
(JJ) § 4742a. Youth deer hunting weekend. The points shall be assessed solely against the adult who is accompanying the youth hunter.
(KK) § 4908. Youth turkey hunting weekend. The points assessed against the adult accompanying the youth hunter.
(LL) § 4256. Mentored hunting license. The points shall be assessed against the licensed adult who is accompanying the individual holding the mentored hunting license.
(MM) § 4827a. Feeding a black bear.
(SS) Appendix § 37, section 9.0. Feeding deer.
(TT) § 4716. Participating in a coyote-hunting competition.
(C) Repealed by 2015, Adj. Sess., No. 97, § 26, eff. July 1, 2016.
(H) Repealed by 2015, Adj. Sess., No. 97, § 26, eff. July 1, 2016.
(BB) Appendix § 44, section 4.12. Taking furbearers from a den.
(CC) § 4716. Holding or conducting a coyote-hunting competition.
(4) In addition to other points assessed under this subsection, a person shall be assessed one point for each fish, bird, animal, or pelt possessed, taken, transported, bought, or sold in excess of the limits established in statutes or rules adopted under this part.
(1) For 10 to 14 points accumulated in five years--a one-year suspension.
(2) For 15 to 19 points accumulated in five years--a two-year suspension.
(3) For 20 or more points accumulated in five years--a three-year suspension.
(d) The Commissioner shall establish a centralized registry of licensees and shall track all convictions and the point accumulations, if any, against licensees. The Commissioner shall provide adequate notice to licensees of their point accumulations, and suspensions, if any.
(e) When a person holding a license issued under this part has been convicted of a violation of 13 V.S.A. § 1023(a)(2) or has been convicted of manslaughter by the careless and negligent use of firearms, the Commissioner shall revoke the person's hunting license, 20 points shall accumulate on the person's license, and another license shall not be issued to the person within five years from the date of the revocation or within five years from the date of the conviction if the person had no license. The court before which such person is convicted shall certify the conviction to the Commissioner. A revocation shall be deemed effective when notice is given, when made in person, or three days after the deposit of the notice in the U.S. mail, if made in writing.
(f) The Commissioner shall not reinstate a license suspended pursuant to subdivisions (c)(2) and (3) of this section until the licensee has successfully completed a remedial course designed to teach hunters, trappers, and anglers correct legal and ethical behavior while hunting, trapping, and fishing in Vermont. The remedial course shall be approved by the Commissioner and conducted by the Department. The fee for the remedial course shall be $100.00. Funds collected for the course shall be deposited in the Fish and Wildlife Fund.
1961, No. 119, § 1; 1981, No. 80, § 1; 1991, No. 13, § 1; 1991, Adj. Sess., No. 269, §§ 1, 2; 1993, Adj. Sess., No. 236, §§ 1, 5; 1995, Adj. Sess., No. 91, § 1; 2001, No. 65, § 21; 2003, Adj. Sess., No. 99, § 2; 2007, No. 65, § 204a, eff. July 1, 2007; 2007, Adj. Sess., No. 97, § 4, eff. July 1, 2008; 2009, Adj. Sess., No. 122, § 3, eff. July 1, 2010; 2009, Adj. Sess., No. 120, § 4, eff. Jan. 1, 2011; 2011, Adj. Sess., No. 108, § 2, eff. July 1, 2012; 2013, No. 78, § 13, eff. July 1, 2013; 2015, No. 61, § 17, eff. July 2, 2015; 2015, Adj. Sess., No. 97, § 26, eff. July 1, 2016; 2015, Adj. Sess., No. 145, § 5, eff. July 1, 2016; 2017, Adj. Sess., No. 170, § 15, eff. Jan. 1, 2019.

References: § 26
 § 26
 § 4
 § 26
 § 37
 § 4742
 § 4908
 § 4256
 § 4827
 § 37
 § 4716
 § 26
 § 26
 § 44
 § 4716
 § 1023
 § 1
 § 1
 § 1
 § 1
 § 21
 § 2
 § 204
 § 4
 § 3
 § 4
 § 2
 § 13
 § 17
 § 26
 § 5
 § 15