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Amend the bill in section 1 in §11209 in subsection 1 in paragraph A in the 3rd line (page 1, line 8 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "or crossbow or cause a projectile to pass" and inserting the following: 'or, crossbow or bow and arrow or cause a projectile to pass as a result of that discharge'
Amend the bill in section 1 in §11209 in subsection 1 in the last blocked paragraph in the last line (page 1, line 19 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "or crossbow" and inserting the following: ', crossbow or bow and arrow'
 
SUMMARY
This amendment adds bow and arrow to the list of hunting implements that may not be discharged within 100 yards of a building or residential dwelling without the permission of the owner. The amendment also clarifies that the bill's prohibition on causing a projectile to pass within 100 yards of a building or residence is limited to projectiles discharged from a firearm, crossbow or bow and arrow.