Introduction​

This legislation establishes a legal framework for the regulation of hunting, within Los Santos County.

Purpose​

The purpose of the Wildlife Act is to regulate activities involving controlled hunting of specific wildlife within Los Santos County. This legislation aims to ensure public safety, future industrial development, utilize idle territory, prevent environmental degradation, protect recreational and private properties, and allow sustainable access to local resources.

Constitutional Justification​

This legislation is justified under the San Andreas Constitution, Article II, as it pertains to Los Santos County’s authority over local governance and public safety. Article III provides for the right to property, which is respected and maintained under this Act by limiting activities to specified areas, ensuring that citizen rights and property are upheld.

Details and Stipulations​

Licensing​

All hunting activity within Los Santos County of predatory animals or invasive creatures within Los Santos County requires a hunting license respectively, available from a Justice, Judge, or County Clerk for $500.

Felons are eligible to apply for and receive hunting licenses.

Violent felons are not permitted to hunt with explosive weapons, however they can continue to hunt with non-explosive weapons such as bows, crossbows, spears, and knives.

Nonviolent felons who hold a hunting license are permitted to own and use a Hunting Rifle for hunting in permitted areas within Los Santos County as outlined in this act.

Predator Prevention​

Definition: Predator Prevention allows the controlled hunting of permitted targets within Los Santos County.

Designated Zone: Predator Prevention is permitted solely within the non-residential areas of the Los Santos County Oil Field, the Palomino Highlands, Tataviam Mountains, and Pacific Bluff territories of Los Santos County.

Permitted Targets: Authorized species designated for predator prevention are Mountain Lions and rats. Rats and snakes are authorized to be trapped within Los Santos County, including the sewers of Los Santos County, without a license.

Safety Protocols: All hunters should adhere to wearing suitable attire. Firing of explosive weapons in the direction of equipment at the Los Santos County Oil Fields is not permitted.

Protections: Permit holders are allowed to possess, transport, process or trade any game hunted. Improper usage or disposal of any carcass – purchased or hunted – is subject to punishment as detailed under Enforcement and Penalties.

Objective: To create recreational sports and allow personal profit from game hunted.

Enforcement and Penalties​

Penalties​

Unlawful activities include operating without a license, and hunting species not on the permitted list.

Inspections​

LSPD are permitted to verify the validity of licenses.

Signatures

Nino Chavez

Mayor of Los Santos County

Sep 6, 2024

Underwriter: Abilene Contralto

Signatory: Michael Razzel, Archibald McRae, 09-01-2024

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