The bill aims to revise hunting licensing laws for individuals under 18 years of age, specifically allowing for the issuance of a free special permit license for elk, deer, or antelope to minors diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. This special permit can be granted if the youth is recommended by a Montana charity or nonprofit organization and requires documentation from a licensed physician confirming the diagnosis. The bill sets forth specific requirements for obtaining and using the license, including the stipulation that the youth must be accompanied by an adult with a valid Montana hunting license during hunting activities.

Additionally, the bill amends existing laws to include provisions for the issuance of up to five special permit licenses for elk, deer, and antelope annually, with a cap of one tag per species per hunting district. It also allows for the waiver of hunter safety and education requirements for qualified youths and provides the Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks with the authority to adopt necessary rules for implementation. The amendments to Sections 87-2-105 and 87-2-805 of the Montana Code Annotated reflect these changes, including the introduction of the term "special permit" and the specific conditions under which these licenses may be issued.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 87-2-105, 87-2-805
HB0817_1(1): 87-2-105, 87-2-805
HB0817_1(10): 87-2-105, 87-2-805
HB0817_1(11): 87-2-105, 87-2-805
HB0817_1(2): 87-2-105, 87-2-805
HB0817_1(3): 87-2-105, 87-2-805
HB0817_1(4): 87-2-105, 87-2-805
HB0817_1(5): 87-2-105, 87-2-805
HB0817_1(6): 87-2-105, 87-2-805
HB0817_1(7): 87-2-105, 87-2-805
HB0817_1(8): 87-2-105, 87-2-805
HB0817_1(9): 87-2-105, 87-2-805
HB0817_1: 87-2-105, 87-2-805
HB0817_X(1): 87-2-105, 87-2-805
HB0817_X(10): 87-2-105, 87-2-805
HB0817_X(11): 87-2-105, 87-2-805
HB0817_X(12): 87-2-105, 87-2-805
HB0817_X(13): 87-2-105, 87-2-805
HB0817_X(14): 87-2-105, 87-2-805
HB0817_X(15): 87-2-105, 87-2-805
HB0817_X(16): 87-2-105, 87-2-805
HB0817_X(2): 87-2-105, 87-2-805
HB0817_X(3): 87-2-105, 87-2-805
HB0817_X(4): 87-2-105, 87-2-805
HB0817_X(5): 87-2-105, 87-2-805
HB0817_X(6): 87-2-105, 87-2-805
HB0817_X(7): 87-2-105, 87-2-805
HB0817_X(8): 87-2-105, 87-2-805
HB0817_X(9): 87-2-105, 87-2-805
HB0817_X: 87-2-105, 87-2-805