This bill proposes the creation of a new section in the North Dakota Century Code that establishes a waterfowl habitat improvement fund and mandates the use of a waterfowl habitat restoration electronic stamp for hunting waterfowl in the state. The waterfowl habitat improvement fund will be established in the state treasury, consisting of transfers, deposits, and interest earned on the fund's moneys. These funds will be allocated for improving or restoring waterfowl habitats and supporting youth hunting programs, including matching federal funding obtained by the department.
Additionally, the bill stipulates that both residents and nonresidents must obtain a waterfowl habitat restoration electronic stamp to hunt waterfowl, with a fee of five dollars charged for this stamp. All revenue generated from these electronic stamp fees will be directed into the newly created waterfowl habitat improvement fund, ensuring that the funds are specifically used for the purposes outlined in the legislation.