The bill amends section 20.1-05.1-02 of the North Dakota Century Code to update the regulations surrounding discretionary special allocation hunting licenses. It allows the director to issue annual special allocation hunting licenses for elk, moose, antelope, and white-tailed deer to eligible organizations, with specific limits on the number of licenses issued based on the general lottery allocation for each species. The bill stipulates that eligible organizations can apply for up to two special allocation hunting licenses annually and must conduct any raffles or auctions in compliance with the director's rules.

Additionally, the bill expands the definition of "eligible organization" to include those exempt from federal income taxation under section 501(c)(19) of the Internal Revenue Code, alongside the existing 501(c)(3) designation. It also requires these organizations to contribute at least twenty percent of the net proceeds from any raffle to a conservation-related project approved by the director. The bill maintains restrictions on individuals with prior convictions for illegally taking certain game animals, ensuring they are ineligible to apply for or receive a license under this section.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 20.1-05.1-02
Adopted by the House Energy and Natural Resources Committee: 20.1-05.1-02
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 20.1-05.1-02
PREFILED: 20.1-05.1-02