The bill amends section 20.1-03-04 of the North Dakota Century Code to clarify the circumstances under which licenses to hunt, fish, or trap are not required for landowners. The key change is the insertion of the term "landowner" alongside "resident" in the provision that allows individuals to hunt small game, fish, or trap without a license on land they own or lease. This amendment ensures that landowners are explicitly recognized in the law, allowing them and their family members to engage in these activities without the need for a license.

Additionally, the bill maintains existing provisions that allow residents and nonresidents under the age of sixteen to fish without a license, as well as various exemptions for specific groups such as patients in certain facilities and participants in designated programs. The bill also preserves the ability for residents to fish on free fishing days and outlines conditions under which active duty military members can hunt, fish, or trap without a license. Overall, the amendments aim to simplify and clarify the licensing requirements for landowners and their families in North Dakota.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 20.1-03-04