MOLARO. 520 ILCS 5/1.2t from Ch. 61, par. 1.2t 520 ILCS 5/1.2y new 520 ILCS 5/2.33 from Ch. 61, par. 2.33 520 ILCS 5/2.33a from Ch. 61, par. 2.33a 520 ILCS 5/2.37 from Ch. 61, par. 2.37 Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that companion animals are not included in the definition of "wildlife". Provides that drowning, burning, or using household products or solvents as a method of euthanasia is unlawful. Provides that it is unlawful to place, set, use, or maintain a trap in water(formerly a snare trap or one of similar construction). Provides that animals that cause property damage or pose a risk to human health or safety shall be given to a licensed wildlife rehabilitator or humanely euthanized. Provides that whenever possible the wildlife shall be given to a licensed wildlife rehabilitator. Provides that any method or agent of euthanasia must be prescribed as acceptable or conditionally acceptable in the Report of the American Veterinary Medical Association Panel on Euthanasia. Provides that the Department of Natural Resources "shall" (instead of "may") require periodic reports regarding the taking of wildlife. Provides that reports regarding the use of euthanasia and licensed wildlife rehabilitators shall be made. Deletes the exception that during the statewide furbearer trapping season beaver traps do not need to be set in water at least 10 inches deep. Provides that each Drainage District must include in its annual report the disposition, including the method or agent of euthanasia, of any animals caught. Adds a definition for "humane euthanasia". Effective immediately. NOV-19-2002 S FIRST READING NOV-19-2002 S REFERRED TO SENATE RULES COMMITTEE RULES DEC-04-2002 S SPONSOR REMOVED BOWLES DEC-04-2002 S CHIEF SPONSOR CHANGED TO MOLARO JAN-07-2003 S SESSION SINE DIE END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Summary