H.R. 2471 · 116th Congress
Canyon’s Law
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Peter DeFazio
- Introduced
- 2019-05-02
- Latest action
- 2019-05-31 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Summary
Chemical Poisons Reduction Act of 2019 or Canyon's Law
This bill prohibits the use of sodium fluoroacetate (i.e., Compound 1080) and sodium cyanide in a predator control device. It imposes criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to two years, or both—on a violator.
A predator control device is a dispenser, livestock collar, or gas cartridge that propels, releases, or emits sodium fluoroacetate or sodium cyanide for wildlife management or animal control purposes.