This bill amends existing law regarding the fees for lifetime hunting and fishing licenses for newborns. It allows the executive director of the fish and game commission to set the fee for these licenses through regulations, replacing the previous fixed fee of $300. Specifically, the bill modifies RSA 214:9-c, I(b)(2) to state that the fee for a combination hunting and freshwater fishing lifetime license for residents under one year old will be determined by the executive director, rather than being a set amount.

Additionally, the bill updates RSA 214:9-c, II to include newborns in the annual fee-setting process, which occurs every July 15 for the following year. The executive director is tasked with obtaining an actuarial table to inform the fee structure, ensuring that the fee for newborns is established alongside other age categories. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 214:9-c
Version adopted by both bodies: 214:9-c
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 214:9-c
HB647 text: 214:9-c