2.__Penalty.__A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged, unless otherwise specified.

§11354.__Possessing gift bear

Except as provided in section 12351, and notwithstanding section 12356, subsection 1, a person may not possess parts of a bear given to that person unless each part is plainly labeled with the name and address of the person:

1.__Person who registered.__Who registered the bear;

2.__Recipient.__To whom the part of the bear was given; or

3.__Transporter.__Who transports the part or parts of the bear, if that person is a 3rd party.

A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime.

SUBCHAPTER 6

DEER HUNTING

ARTICLE 1

DEER SEASONS

§11401.__Open and closed seasons for deer

1.__Open and closed seasons. This subsection applies to open and closed seasons for deer.

A.__Except as otherwise provided in this subsection and sections 10952, 11152, 11403 and 11404 or by rule adopted by the commissioner pursuant to section 11402, subsection 4, there is an open season for deer in each calendar year in all counties of the State between September 15th and December 15th annually.__In a year that the regular season extends beyond November 30th, the regular season must start no later than the 4th Monday preceding Thanksgiving.

B.__The commissioner may shorten the open season on deer in any part of the State, as long as: