This bill amends Nebraska's game and parks regulations, primarily adjusting permit fees and the issuance of various permits. The annual permit fee for resident motor vehicles is increased from thirty-five dollars to fifty dollars, and the temporary permit fee rises from seven dollars to ten dollars. Additionally, the bill allows for the auction of up to two mountain sheep permits, up from the previous limit of one. The commission is also empowered to establish issuing fees for permits through rules and regulations. New provisions for limited hunting permits for species such as deer, antelope, wild turkey, and elk are introduced, with fees set at half the cost of regular permits for both residents and nonresidents, contingent on land ownership criteria.
Moreover, the bill amends Section 37-1214 of the Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024, regarding motorboat registration, mandating that owners register or renew their registration every three years with fees based on the boat class. It introduces a requirement for unregistered motorboat owners to purchase an aquatic invasive species stamp, valid for one year, with a cost range of ten to thirty dollars, replacing the previous maximum of fifteen dollars. The bill specifies the information required for registration applications, including identification numbers for business entities, and allows the Director of Motor Vehicles to set an implementation date for these changes by January 1, 2021. Additionally, it repeals several original sections to streamline the registration process and update the legal framework for motorboat registration and aquatic invasive species management.
Statutes affected: Introduced: 37-438, 37-440, 37-451, 37-455, 37-1214