S. 1301 · 116th Congress
Canyon’s Law
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Jeff Merkley
- Introduced
- 2019-05-02
- Latest action
- 2019-05-02 · Introduced in Senate
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.