This bill proposes the addition of a new section, 20-2-65, to the Code of West Virginia, which aims to waive fees for hunting, trapping, and fishing licenses for emergency responders who have been deemed totally disabled due to their service. The bill outlines that the fee waiver applies to licenses or permits required by the director under existing legislative rules. It also defines "emergency responder" in accordance with existing law and establishes the necessary procedures for applying for the fee waiver.

To qualify for the fee waiver, emergency responders must submit an affidavit from their department or agency head confirming their total disability resulting from line-of-duty circumstances, along with any additional information required by the director. Furthermore, the bill allows the director to propose rules for legislative approval to set forth the application and processing procedures for these waivers. Overall, the bill seeks to provide support to disabled emergency responders by alleviating the financial burden associated with obtaining hunting, trapping, and fishing licenses.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 20-2-65