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SECTION 1. Section 64 of chapter 131, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in lines 2 and 3, the words “, or any crossbow, except as provided in section 69, nor” and inserting in place thereof the following word:- "nor." SECTION 2. Said chapter 131 is hereby further amended by striking out section 69, as so appearing, and inserting in place thereof the following section:- Section 69. A person shall not carry or use a bow and arrow or crossbow while hunting unless the bow and arrow or crossbow meet the requirements of the rules and regulations which shall be promulgated by the director. Such rules and regulations shall prescribe general design, weight of pull and type of bows and arrows or crossbows and shall conform to standards generally accepted for hunting purposes.
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