Hunting and sport fishing licenses: reduced fees.
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No
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
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Overview
This bill lowers fees for hunting and sport fishing licenses in California. It establishes a reduced-fee hunting license available to qualified residents who meet specific eligibility criteria, such as being a veteran with a disability or a recovering service member. Additionally, the bill creates a reduced-fee sport fishing license for similarly qualified individuals. The bill requires the Department of Fish and Wildlife to evaluate the impact of these reduced fees and report its findings to the legislature.
Key provisions
- Establishes a reduced-fee hunting license for qualifying California residents.
- Creates a reduced-fee sport fishing license for qualifying California residents.
- Defines eligibility criteria for both reduced-fee licenses, including veteran status, military status, and receipt of public benefits.
- Requires the Department of Fish and Wildlife to submit a report to the legislature evaluating the impact of the reduced fees.
- Sets a timeframe for issuing the reduced-fee licenses (beginning January 1, 2027).
- Specifies that the reduced fee hunting license is valid for one year.
- Outlines documentation requirements for applicants.
- The bill expires on January 1, 2031, 2032.
Who is affected
- California Residents
- Veterans
- Military Personnel
- Individuals Receiving Public Benefits
- Department of Fish and Wildlife
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