B.__The commissioner may terminate the open season on bear at any time in any part of the State if, in the commissioner's opinion, an immediate emergency action is necessary due to adverse weather conditions or severe hunting or trapping pressure.

2.__Unlawful trapping of bear.__A person may not catch a bear in a trap and cause or allow another person to kill or register that bear.

3.__Setting bear traps.__Setting traps for bear is governed by this subsection.

A.__A person may use a cable trap with a closing diameter of not less than 2 1/2 inches to trap bear in the State during the open season on bear.

B.__A person may not set a bear trap other than a cable trap, unless it conforms to the following specifications.

(1)__The trap must be enclosed by at least 2 strands of wire, one strand 2 feet from the ground and one strand 4 feet from the ground.

(2)__The wire must be securely held in position.

(3)__The wire must be not less than 5 yards nor more than 10 yards at any point from the enclosed trap.

(4)__The trap enclosure must be marked by substantial signs with the words "BEAR TRAP" in letters not less than 3 inches in height.

(5)__The signs must be spaced around each enclosure at intervals of not more than 20 feet.

(6)__Each sign must be securely fastened to the top strand of wire.

4.__Trapping bear after having killed one.__A person may not trap a bear after that person has killed or registered one during any open season.__A person who violates this subsection commits a Class D crime for which the court shall impose a sentencing alternative involving a term of imprisonment not too exceed 180 days and a fine of not less than $1,000, none of which may be suspended.