This bill amends several sections of the North Dakota Century Code concerning fees related to hunting, fishing, and gun dog activities. Notable changes include an increase in the nonresident small game hunting license fee from $101 to $150, and the resident big game hunting license fee is adjusted from $30 to $35. Additionally, the nonresident big game hunting license fee is modified from $253 to $350, while the nonresident fishing license fee increases from $45 to $60. The bill also introduces new fees for various permits and licenses, such as a $20 fee for a resident professional gun dog trainer and a $100 fee for a nonresident professional or amateur trainer bringing more than four gun dogs into the state.

Furthermore, the bill eliminates several outdated fees, including those for commercial frog licenses and certain nonresident waterfowl hunting licenses. It also clarifies the requirements for obtaining permits for gun dog activities, specifying that a permit is necessary for training exercises by professional trainers and for hosting field trials using live wild birds. The amendments aim to streamline the fee structure and ensure that the funds collected are appropriately allocated to relevant programs, such as the game and fish fund and the aquatic nuisance species program fund.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 20.1-03-12
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Representative Bosch: 20.1-03-12, 20.1-03-36.1, 20.1-04-12.1
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 20.1-03-12, 20.1-03-36.1, 20.1-04-12.1