The bill H. 3157 proposes amendments to the South Carolina Code of Laws regarding hunting and fishing license residency requirements. Specifically, it allows adopted children to be eligible for a lifetime recreational license, provided that the adoptive parents are residents of South Carolina and the child's birth mother is or has been a legal resident of the state. This change is reflected in the amendment to Section 50-9-30, which now includes adopted children in the definition of "resident" for the purposes of obtaining a lifetime recreational license.

Additionally, the bill amends Section 50-9-520 to state that an adopted child who meets the specified residency requirements can obtain a lifetime combination license at no cost. This provision aims to ensure that adopted children have equal access to recreational opportunities in South Carolina, promoting inclusivity within the state's hunting and fishing regulations. The act will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
12/05/2024: 50-9-30, 50-9-520
Latest Version: 50-9-30, 50-9-520