This bill amends Section 87-2-815 of the Montana Code Annotated to revise the laws regarding the donation of hunting licenses specifically for disabled veterans and disabled members of the armed forces. It allows individuals who hold a hunting license to surrender it for reissuance to a disabled veteran or armed forces member for use on expeditions organized by certain nonprofit organizations that focus on rehabilitation through hunting. Notably, the bill introduces a provision that allows the donor to designate the organization receiving the license donation, while still prohibiting the designation of a specific individual veteran or service member.

Additionally, the bill establishes new eligibility criteria for veterans or armed forces members seeking to obtain a donated license. It specifies that applicants must be purple heart recipients or meet certain disability ratings and conditions, and it introduces a restriction that prevents individuals from receiving a donated license more than once within a calendar year. The bill also clarifies that any surrendered or reissued licenses cannot be sold or used by anyone other than the designated disabled veteran or armed forces member.

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(5): 87-2-815
HB0307_1(6): 87-2-815
HB0307_1(7): 87-2-815
HB0307_1: 87-2-815
HB0307_X(1): 87-2-815
HB0307_X(2): 87-2-815
HB0307_X: 87-2-815