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# HF03 - Protected Species

### <mark style="color:orange;">HF03 - Illegal Hunting of Protected Species</mark>

Any person who willfully hunts, captures, kills, or trades any species classified as protected under the [Wildlife Conservation Act](/last-mile-rp/emergency-services-info/san-andreas-state-laws-and-regulations/case-laws-preambles-and-definitions/acts-and-doctrines/wildlife-conservation-act.md).&#x20;

{% hint style="warning" %}

* Additional penalties may include the confiscation of hunting equipment, revocation of hunting licenses, and a lifetime ban from engaging in wildlife-related activities.&#x20;
* Repeat offenses shall result in doubled penalties. (2 or more offenses)
  {% endhint %}

{% hint style="danger" %}
**Felony**

Sentence: 25 Months\
**Fine: $10,000 (doubled after the 2nd offense)**<br>

**Hunting License Removal:&#x20;**<mark style="color:red;">**2nd Offense ONLY**</mark>**&#x20;**<mark style="color:yellow;">**Yes**</mark>\
**Fishing License Removal: No**\
**Weapon License Removal:** No
{% endhint %}

***

### <mark style="color:orange;">HF03.1 - Illegal Sell of Protected Species (hunting)</mark>

Any person who knowingly sells, trades, or distributes any animal or animal parts obtained through unlawful hunting any species classified as protected under the [Wildlife Conservation Act](/last-mile-rp/emergency-services-info/san-andreas-state-laws-and-regulations/case-laws-preambles-and-definitions/acts-and-doctrines/wildlife-conservation-act.md).&#x20;

{% hint style="warning" %}

* Additional penalties may include the confiscation of hunting equipment, revocation of hunting licenses, and a lifetime ban from engaging in wildlife-related activities.&#x20;
* Repeat offenses shall result in doubled penalties. (2 or more offenses)
  {% endhint %}

{% hint style="danger" %}
**Felony**

Sentence: 20 Months\
**Fine: $5,000 (doubled after the 2nd offense)**<br>

**Hunting License Removal:&#x20;**<mark style="color:red;">**2nd Offense ONLY**</mark>**&#x20;**<mark style="color:yellow;">**Yes**</mark>\
**Fishing License Removal: No**\
**Weapon License Removal:** No
{% endhint %}

***

### <mark style="color:orange;">HF03.2 - Illegal Fishing of Protected Species</mark>

Any person who willfully catches, harvests, kills, or trades any fish species classified as protected under the [Marine and Aquatic Conservation Act](/last-mile-rp/emergency-services-info/san-andreas-state-laws-and-regulations/case-laws-preambles-and-definitions/acts-and-doctrines/marine-and-aquatic-conservation-act.md).

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* dditional penalties may include the confiscation of fishing equipment, revocation of fishing licenses, and a lifetime ban from engaging in commercial or recreational fishing.
* Repeat offenses shall result in doubled penalties. (2 or more offenses)
  {% endhint %}

{% hint style="danger" %}
**Felony**

Sentence: 25 Months\
**Fine: $10,000 (doubled after the 2nd offense)**<br>

**Hunting License Removal: No**\
**Fishing License Removal:&#x20;**<mark style="color:red;">**2nd Offense ONLY**</mark>**&#x20;**<mark style="color:yellow;">**Yes**</mark>\
**Weapon License Removal:** No
{% endhint %}

***

### <mark style="color:orange;">HF03.3 - Illegal Sell Protected of Species (fishing)</mark>

ny person who knowingly sells, trades, or distributes any fish or fish products obtained through unlawful fishing classified as protected under the [Marine and Aquatic Conservation Act](/last-mile-rp/emergency-services-info/san-andreas-state-laws-and-regulations/case-laws-preambles-and-definitions/acts-and-doctrines/marine-and-aquatic-conservation-act.md).

{% hint style="warning" %}

* dditional penalties may include the confiscation of fishing equipment, revocation of fishing licenses, and a lifetime ban from engaging in commercial or recreational fishing.
* Repeat offenses shall result in doubled penalties. (2 or more offenses)
  {% endhint %}

{% hint style="danger" %}
**Felony**

Sentence: 20 Months\
**Fine: $5,000 (doubled after the 2nd offense)**<br>

**Hunting License Removal: No**\
**Fishing License Removal:&#x20;**<mark style="color:red;">**2nd Offense ONLY**</mark>**&#x20;**<mark style="color:yellow;">**Yes**</mark>\
**Weapon License Removal:** No
{% endhint %}


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