This bill amends Section 36-413 of the Idaho Code to revise the provisions regarding lifetime license certificates for fish and game. The key changes include new residency requirements for applicants, stipulating that individuals must have been residents of Idaho for at least five years immediately preceding their application for a lifetime license certificate. Additionally, if the applicant is under five years old, their legal guardian must meet the same residency requirement.

The bill also outlines the fees associated with obtaining a lifetime license certificate based on the applicant's age, with different fee structures for individuals aged one day to one year, two to fifty years, and those fifty-one years and older. The funds collected from the sale of these certificates will be directed to the fish and game trust fund, to be used exclusively for purposes related to wildlife protection and the Idaho fish and game code. The bill declares an emergency, making it effective from July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 36-413