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

Notably, the bill introduces new provisions for resident fishing licenses, reducing the fee to $5 for residents aged 65 and over, as well as for residents who are totally or permanently disabled or disabled veterans with at least a 50% service-connected disability. The language also clarifies the fees for motorboat licenses, specifying the fees based on the length of the motorboat and making adjustments to the aquatic nuisance species fees. Furthermore, the bill replaces the previous designation of "resident disabled veteran" with a more specific definition based on disability percentage.

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