SB 1313
An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in hunting and furtaking licenses, providing for Native Pennsylvanian Annual License; and imposing penalties.
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Bill overview
This bill creates a new annual license for Pennsylvania hunters, called the Native Pennsylvanian Annual License. It allows nonresidents who were born in Pennsylvania or have a living parent or former guardian residing in the state to purchase this license. Applicants must provide documentation to verify their eligibility, such as a birth certificate or proof of residency for their parent or guardian. The cost of this license is the same as a resident license, and it is identical in design to existing resident licenses.
Key provisions
- Establishes the Native Pennsylvanian Annual License for eligible nonresidents.
- Eligibility is based on birth in Pennsylvania or having a living parent/guardian residing in Pennsylvania.
- Applicants must provide documentation to verify their eligibility (birth certificate, proof of residency, or written affirmation).
- The license cost is equivalent to a resident license.
- The Native Pennsylvanian license is identical in design to existing resident licenses.
- First-time applicants must submit their application to the commission.
- Penalties apply for providing false information on the application.
Who is affected
- Nonresidents of Pennsylvania
- Individuals born in Pennsylvania
- Individuals with living parents or former guardians residing in Pennsylvania
- Pennsylvania Game Commission
- Hunters
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Patrick Stefano
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