The bill amends sections of the Game Law in Nebraska to introduce a new type of permit known as a "hangtag permit," which will be available for purchase starting January 1, 2027. This hangtag permit can be obtained by any person with a resident motor vehicle and will be valid through December 31 of the year it is issued. The fee for the hangtag permit will include the cost of one resident annual permit, one duplicate annual permit, and a convenience fee, which cannot exceed fifteen dollars. The bill also specifies that hangtag permits can be transferred between motor vehicles registered by the permit holder but cannot be reproduced or replaced if lost or stolen.

Additionally, the bill modifies existing provisions regarding the display and procurement of permits. It clarifies that permits must be clearly visible from outside the vehicle and outlines specific display methods for hangtag permits, which can be hung from the rearview mirror or placed on the front dash. The bill also updates the locations where permits can be procured, including designated areas of the Nebraska state park system and through various designated agents. The original sections of the law that are being amended are repealed, ensuring that the new provisions are harmonized with existing regulations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 37-438, 37-440, 37-443
Final Reading: 37-438, 37-440, 37-443