The bill amends the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act by updating reporting requirements for individuals and businesses involved in the taking and trading of fur-bearing animals and game birds. Specifically, it mandates that individuals with a license submit a notarized report to the department within 10 days after the close of the open seasons for these animals. This report must detail the number and types of furs, hides, or pelts in their possession, excluding deer pelts. Additionally, businesses licensed under this part are required to submit a similar notarized report by the tenth day of each month, detailing the raw furs, hides, or pelts purchased or sold in the previous month, also excluding deer pelts.

The bill clarifies that reports must be sent by registered mail and specifies that individuals and businesses are not required to report on deer pelts. The language changes include replacing "holding" with "that has" and "make" with "submit," as well as the addition of the requirement for reports to be notarized. These amendments aim to streamline the reporting process while ensuring that the necessary data is collected for wildlife management and conservation efforts.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 324.42504, 324.42505