This bill mandates that applicants for a fish and game guide license must pass a standardized examination administered by a qualified fish and game officer. The new legal language specifies that the officer must also be a licensed guide in New Hampshire, have completed a wilderness first responder certification course, and received their certification. Additionally, the examination format will be standardized, with questions and answers provided in a study guide for applicants to review after submitting their applications.

The bill also includes amendments to the existing law regarding the qualifications for becoming a guide. It changes the language to be gender-neutral, replacing "He" with "They," and emphasizes the need for applicants to be at least 18 years old and skilled in the management and handling of boats or canoes used in fishing and hunting. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 215:5