This bill revises the laws regarding the donation of hunting licenses specifically for disabled veterans and disabled members of the armed forces. It allows individuals holding a hunting license to surrender it for reissuance to a disabled veteran or armed forces member, provided the donation is made to a nonprofit organization that uses hunting as part of rehabilitation efforts. The bill amends Section 87-2-815 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to clarify that while donors cannot designate a specific disabled veteran or armed forces member to receive the license, they can now designate the organization to which the donation is made. Additionally, the bill introduces a new eligibility restriction stating that individuals may not have received a license under this section in the previous calendar year.

Furthermore, the bill maintains that the surrendered licenses cannot be sold, traded, or used by anyone other than the designated disabled veteran or armed forces member. It also specifies that the eligibility criteria for receiving a donated license include being a Purple Heart recipient or having a significant disability rating due to combat-related injuries. The bill aims to streamline the process of donating hunting licenses while ensuring that the benefits are directed appropriately to those who have served in the military.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 87-2-815
HB0307_1(1): 87-2-815
HB0307_1(2): 87-2-815
HB0307_1(3): 87-2-815
HB0307_1(4): 87-2-815
HB0307_1: 87-2-815