The bill amends and reenacts section 20.1-03-12 of the North Dakota Century Code, which pertains to the fees for game and fish licenses and permits. Key changes include the specification that fees collected for licenses and permits will be deposited into the game and fish fund, while aquatic nuisance species fees will go to the aquatic nuisance species program fund. Additionally, the bill stipulates that $45 from each nonresident big game hunting license fee will be allocated to the private land initiative.

Notable adjustments in the fee structure include the introduction of a reduced fishing license fee of $5 for residents who are disabled veterans with at least a 50% service-connected disability, as determined by the Department of Veterans' Affairs. The bill also clarifies the aquatic nuisance species fee for motorboats, establishing a fee of $15 for each motorboat licensed in the state and for those not licensed in the state but operated on its waters. Furthermore, the language regarding the motorboat license fees has been updated for clarity, including the removal of certain phrases and the addition of specific conditions for different lengths of motorboats.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 20.1-03-12
Adopted by the House Energy and Natural Resources Committee: 20.1-03-12
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 20.1-03-12
Enrollment: 20.1-03-12