This bill amends existing law regarding the fees for lifetime hunting and fishing licenses for newborns. Specifically, 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. The new language states that the fee for a combination hunting and freshwater fishing lifetime license for residents who have not yet reached their first birthday will be determined by the executive director, as prescribed in the amended law.

Additionally, the bill modifies the process for setting fees for various licenses, including those for newborns, by requiring the executive director to obtain an actuarial table from the commissioner of insurance. The fees will be set annually on July 15 for the following year, based on the applicant's age. The bill clarifies that the fee for applicants under 16 years of age will be the same as that for 16-year-olds, with the exception of newborns, whose fees will be determined by the executive director. The act 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