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, it establishes that $45 from each nonresident big game hunting license fee will be allocated to the private land initiative. The bill outlines various fees for residents and nonresidents for hunting and fishing licenses, with specific provisions for individuals with disabilities, including a reduced fee for residents who are disabled veterans with at least a 50% service-connected disability.

Notable insertions in the bill include the clarification that the reduced fishing license fee for disabled veterans applies to those with at least a 50% service-connected disability, as determined by the Department of Veterans' Affairs. The bill also modifies the language regarding motorboat licensing fees, ensuring consistency in the phrasing. Furthermore, it maintains a comprehensive list of fees for various licenses and permits, including those for hunting, fishing, and commercial activities related to wildlife. The changes aim to streamline the fee structure and ensure that funds are appropriately allocated to support wildlife management and conservation efforts in North Dakota.

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