SB 2701

Abstract

Amends the Fish and Aquatic Life Code. Allows for sport fishing devices resident veterans of the United States Armed Forces who are at least 50% disabled with service-related disabilities to obtain a 4-year fishing license. Provides that the fee for a 4-year fishing license for a resident veteran is $29. Requires resident veterans to provide to the Department of Natural Resources verification of their service and service-related disability. Requires the Department to establish what constitutes suitable verification of service and service-related disability for the purpose of issuing 4-year fishing licenses to resident veterans at a reduced fee. Provides that 4-year fishing licenses issued to qualifying resident veterans shall expire on March 31 of the third year after the year in which the license is issued.