SB 198
Exempting certain persons from hunting, trapping, and fishing license fees
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House of Delegates
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
Senate Bill 198 aims to waive license and permit fees for municipal volunteer firefighters who wish to hunt, fish, or trap in West Virginia. The bill requires firefighters to submit an affidavit from their fire chief confirming their volunteer status. Applicants must still meet all other requirements for obtaining a license or permit, as outlined by the Wildlife Resources Division. This legislation provides a fee waiver to support volunteer firefighters’ recreational activities.
Key provisions
- Waives fees for hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses and permits.
- Applies to municipal volunteer firefighters.
- Requires an affidavit from the fire chief confirming volunteer status.
- Applicants must still comply with all other license requirements.
- Allows the Wildlife Resources Division to establish application procedures through rule-making.
Who is affected
- Municipal volunteer firefighters
- West Virginia residents who are volunteer firefighters
- The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources
Notable changes
- Creates a specific exemption for municipal volunteer firefighters from license fees.
Fiscal impact
The bill may result in a reduction of revenue for the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources due to waived fees.
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