| A.__A person may use a cable trap with a closing diameter of | not less than 2 1/2 inches to trap bear in the State during | the open season on bear. |
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| B.__A person may not set a bear trap other than a cable | trap, unless it conforms to the following specifications. |
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| (1)__The trap must be enclosed by at least 2 strands of | wire, one strand 2 feet from the ground and one strand | 4 feet from the ground. |
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| (2)__The wire must be securely held in position. |
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| (3)__The wire must be not less than 5 yards nor more | than 10 yards at any point from the enclosed trap. |
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| (4)__The trap enclosure must be marked by substantial | signs with the words "BEAR TRAP" in letters not less | than 3 inches in height. |
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| (5)__The signs must be spaced around each enclosure at | intervals of not more than 20 feet. |
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| (6)__Each sign must be securely fastened to the top | strand of wire. |
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| | 4.__Trapping bear after having killed one.__A person may not | trap a bear after that person has killed or registered one during | any open season.__A person who violates this subsection commits a | Class D crime for which the court shall impose a sentencing | alternative involving a term of imprisonment not too exceed 180 | days and a fine of not less than $1,000, none of which may be | suspended. |
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| | 5.__Exceeding bag limit on bears.__A person may not possess | more than one bear in any calendar year.__A person who violates | this subsection commits a Class D crime for which the court shall | impose a sentencing alternative involving a term of imprisonment | not too exceed 180 days and a fine of not less than $1,000, none | of which may be suspended. |
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| | 6.__Trapping bear near dumps.__Trapping bear near dumps is | governed by this subsection. |
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| A.__The commissioner, or the commissioner's agent, shall | establish a line of demarcation at least 200 yards from | sites permitted or licensed for the disposal of solid waste. |
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| B.__A person may not trap within the demarcation area | established under paragraph A.__The commissioner, or the |
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