SB 199
Providing waiver of fees for emergency responders disabled in line of duty for hunting, trapping, and fishing licenses
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House of Delegates
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill would allow emergency responders who have been permanently disabled as a result of injuries sustained while on duty to receive waivers for fees associated with hunting, trapping, and fishing licenses in West Virginia. To qualify, applicants must provide an affidavit from their department head confirming their disability and meeting specific criteria. The Division of Natural Resources will establish procedures for requesting and processing these waivers, with potential for further rule development.
Key provisions
- Waives fees for hunting, trapping, and fishing licenses for disabled emergency responders.
- Requires an affidavit from the applicant’s department head verifying the disability.
- Defines ‘emergency responder’ using the existing definition in West Virginia code.
- Allows the Division of Natural Resources to create rules for the waiver process.
Who is affected
- Emergency Responders
- Hunting License Holders
- Trapping License Holders
- Fishing License Holders
- Division of Natural Resources
Notable changes
- Creates a specific waiver process for disabled emergency responders.
- Adds a new section to the West Virginia Code regarding license fee waivers.
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