Game farm bill flaw prompts Manchin veto

State News

March 18, 2010

Associated Press Thu Mar 18, 2010, 09:26 PM EDT

CHARLESTON — Another technical error has prompted Gov. Joe Manchin to veto a recently passed bill, this one addressing private game farms.

The legislation proposed a new misdemeanor when someone kills or injures a game farm animal without the owner’s permission.

Thursday’s veto message said the final bill’s title failed to mention it would create a new crime, as required.

A unanimous Senate passed the bill late last month. The House followed suit 96-1 last week.

A title flaw in a bill continuing a waste management fee triggered a Manchin veto on Wednesday.

The Legislature passed 218 bills before the 60-day regular session ended Saturday. Lawmakers are in extended session to complete a new state budget, and could remedy vetoed bills before adjourning.

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