Oregon SB 840: Relating to the use of crossbows for hunting.

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82nd OREGON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY--2023 Regular Session
Senate Bill 840
Sponsored by Senator SMITH DB
SUMMARY
The following summary is not prepared by the sponsors of the measure and is not a part of the body thereof subject
to consideration by the Legislative Assembly. It is an editor’s brief statement of the essential features of the
measure as introduced.
Requires State Department of Fish and Wildlife to allow person meeting criteria to hunt game
mammals using crossbow.
A BILL FOR AN ACT
Relating to the use of crossbows for hunting.
Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon:
SECTION 1. Section 2 of this 2023 Act is added to and made a part of the wildlife laws.
SECTION 2. The State Department of Fish and Wildlife shall allow a person possessing
a valid hunting license to hunt game mammals using a crossbow if the person provides proof
that:
(1) The person has previously used a bow;
(2) The person has a permanent physical impairment that prevents the person from
holding or using a bow other than a crossbow; and
(3) The person has a medical release issued by a health care professional stating that the
person is physically able to hunt using a crossbow.
NOTE: Matter in boldfaced type in an amended section is new; matter [italic and bracketed] is existing law to be omitted.
New sections are in boldfaced type.
LC 2153