This bill establishes a new section in the New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated (RSA) to create a special license for non-resident vessel operators participating in tuna tournaments. The new section, RSA 211:49-f, mandates that any non-resident who takes, possesses, lands, or transports tuna species during a tournament must obtain a special tuna license from the executive director. This license is valid for 10 days and is limited to one per eligible tournament per calendar year. Additionally, the bill stipulates that no other marine species may be taken for sale under this license. The executive director is tasked with setting the annual license fee and establishing a $15 surcharge for each license, which will be allocated to the derelict fishing gear and coastal cleanup fund.

The bill also outlines the responsibilities of licensees, including compliance with rules set by the executive director and the requirement to provide information about their fishing activities. Violations of the provisions in this section can result in penalties, including confiscation of the catch. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2027. The fiscal impact of the bill is currently undetermined as the Office of Legislative Budget Assistant is awaiting further information from the Fish and Game Department.