This bill amends Section 87-2-815 of the Montana Code Annotated to revise the laws regarding the donation of hunting licenses to 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 member of the armed forces, specifically for use in expeditions organized by nonprofit organizations that focus on rehabilitation through hunting. The bill includes several key changes: donors may now designate the organization to which the license is donated, and it introduces a new eligibility restriction stating that individuals may not have previously received a license under this section in the past calendar year.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that the surrendered license cannot be sold, traded, or used by anyone other than the designated disabled veteran or member of the armed forces. It also removes the requirement for the veteran or member to first obtain a conservation license and specifies that they are not required to pay any fees. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the support provided to disabled veterans and armed forces members by facilitating their access to hunting opportunities through donated licenses.

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