Agenda Item #5a 19.31.2 NMAC Revocation Rule Summary of Proposed - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Agenda Item #5a 19.31.2 NMAC Revocation Rule

Summary of Proposed Changes to 19.31.2 The proposed amendments would: •Increase points for hunting on private property without written permission from 10 pts to 17 pts •Increase points for falsely claiming military discount from 5 pts to 20 pts •Reinstate failure to have sufficient funds or stopping payment when purchasing a license to a 20 pt administrative violation •Clarifying language and standardizing time frames in the rule •Clarify language on wildlife violators compact suspensions

Summary of Proposed Changes to 19.31.2 The proposed amendments would: •Remove “certified conviction” •Remove “magistrate” •Clarify that any person who fails to appear on a citation can be suspended until in compliance with the court •Remove duplicate language regarding hearing procedures

Public Comments • The amended rule was posted to the Department’s website and published in the register on October 30 th . • Public meetings were held in: • Las Cruces August 30 • Albuquerque September 4 • Roswell September 5 • Raton September 11

Public Comments • As part of the public involvement process, four public meetings were held throughout the state. Two verbal comments were received. All comments received were concerned the fact that someone could possibly be revoked for hunting on private property without written permission even though the property is not required to be posted. • One written comment has been received through the web site.

Rule Making Timeline • Final action - November 30 th meeting