If enacted, this bill would amend current statutes regarding the Game and Fish Commission's authority to revoke or suspend licenses for taking or possessing wildlife. Specifically, it would allow the Commission to revoke or suspend a person's license if they enter a deferred prosecution agreement, a change from the current law which only mentions revocation upon conviction or adjudication as a delinquent juvenile. Additionally, the bill would remove the specific mention of "destroying, injuring or molesting livestock" from the list of offenses that could lead to license revocation, streamlining the language.

The bill also makes several technical changes, such as clarifying that a person may be denied a license until they pay civil penalties in full, rather than having to make full payment before being eligible for a new license. Furthermore, it mandates that the Commission provide license dealers with the names and addresses of individuals whose licenses have been revoked or suspended, along with the duration of the denial, ensuring better communication and enforcement of licensing regulations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 17-340