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 and have completed a wilderness first responder certification course. Additionally, the bill introduces a requirement that all examination questions and answers be presented in a standardized test format, with study materials provided to applicants once their applications are submitted.

The bill also makes several changes to the existing law regarding the qualifications for becoming a guide. It replaces gender-specific language, changing "He" to "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