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 specifies 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 outlined in the newly inserted provisions.

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 established annually on July 15 for the following year, with the stipulation that the fee for applicants under 16 years of age will align with that of a 16-year-old, except for newborns, whose fees will be set by the executive director. 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