This bill proposes an amendment to the Code of West Virginia, specifically section 20-2-30a, to exempt honorably discharged veterans from the requirement of completing a hunter safety course before obtaining a hunting license. Currently, individuals born on or after January 1, 1975, must provide proof of training or certification to be eligible for a hunting license. The new language added to the law states, "Provided further, That honorably discharged veterans in this state shall be exempt from the hunter training requirements set forth herein."

The bill aims to recognize the experience and training that veterans may have acquired during their service, thereby simplifying the process for them to obtain hunting licenses. This change is intended to honor their service while also promoting hunting as a recreational activity among veterans in West Virginia.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 20-2-30a