(a) Any game warden, deputy game warden, sheriff, deputy sheriff, constable, police officer, State Police or selectboard member may kill a deer which has been so injured that its chance for recovery is remote.

(b) The official by whom such a deer is killed shall forthwith report the same to the Commissioner or a game warden and such deer shall be disposed of as provided in section 4513 of this title. (Added 1961, No. 119, § 1, eff. May 9, 1961.)