The bill mandates the Office of State Lands and Investments to conduct a study by October 1, 2024, to assess the feasibility of establishing an access point permitting system for commercial fishing activities on state lands in Wyoming. The study will evaluate various factors, including potential benefits to residents and state land trust beneficiaries, administrative costs, current access points, and comparisons with similar programs in other states and federal agencies. The findings will culminate in a report to the Joint Travel, Recreation, Wildlife, and Cultural Resources Interim Committee, which may sponsor legislation based on the study's recommendations.
Additionally, the bill outlines that the report should include recommendations on the feasibility of implementing the access point permitting program and any necessary legislative actions. The act is set to take effect immediately upon the completion of all necessary legislative processes as stipulated by the Wyoming Constitution.