SB 752
Establishing resident and nonresident wildlife viewing stamps
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Bill overview
This bill creates two new wildlife viewing stamps for West Virginia: a resident stamp (Class WV) and a nonresident stamp (Class WVV). These stamps allow permit holders to view wildlife on state-owned property and roads, with some exceptions, and are intended to generate revenue for the Division of Natural Resources’ wildlife programs. The cost of these stamps will be determined by the director and approved by the legislature.
Key provisions
- Establishes a Class WV resident wildlife viewing stamp.
- Establishes a Class WVV nonresident wildlife viewing stamp.
- Permit holders with a Class Q hunting permit can use these stamps to view wildlife.
- Stamps are valid on state-owned property and select roads.
- Revenue from stamp sales will fund wildlife resource programs.
- The director will prescribe the form of the stamps.
- These stamps are in addition to a hunting or fishing license.
- The bill excludes Coopers Rock State Forest and Kanawha State Forest.
Who is affected
- West Virginia hunters
- West Virginia residents
- Nonresident hunters in West Virginia
- The Division of Natural Resources
- Wildlife viewing enthusiasts
Notable changes
- Introduces a new system for wildlife viewing permits.
- Creates separate stamps for residents and nonresidents.
- Specifies allowable viewing locations (state-owned property and select roads).
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