Vetoed by Governor Andy Beshear

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes that minors under 16 can receive a hunting license without parental approval.

Highlights:

• Specifies that the following licenses/permits are subject to the regulations of this bill: sport or commercial fishing, live bait dealers, musseling, resident hunting, trapping, taxidermist, commercial guide, buyers, fur processor, game, trout, bird, or sportsman (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that individuals with disabilities or individuals from 16-18 years of age shall be eligible for receiving services or reimbursements (Sec. 1).

• Establishes that the Department shall provide control of the design, issuance, and distribution of all licenses and permits (Sec. 2).

• Establishes that the Department shall have administrative responsibility for agents who sell the specified licenses and permits (Sec. 2).

• Prohibits the modification of licenses/permits or falsification of information on a license/permit (Sec. 2).

• Establishes that the Department shall be allowed to experiment with computerized or other improved forms of license and permit sales (Sec. 2).

• Specifies the punishments for those individuals who violate the provisions of this bill (Sec. 3).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes that minors under 16 can receive a hunting license without parental approval.

Highlights:

• Specifies that the following licenses/permits are subject to the regulations of this bill: sport or commercial fishing, live bait dealers, musseling, resident hunting, trapping, taxidermist, commercial guide, buyers, fur processor, game, trout, bird, or sportsman (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that individuals with disabilities or individuals from 16-18 years of age shall be eligible for receiving services or reimbursements (Sec. 1).

• Establishes that the Department shall provide control of the design, issuance, and distribution of all licenses and permits (Sec. 2).

• Establishes that the Department shall have administrative responsibility for agents who sell the specified licenses and permits (Sec. 2).

• Prohibits the modification of licenses/permits or falsification of information on a license/permit (Sec. 2).

• Establishes that the Department shall be allowed to experiment with computerized or other improved forms of license and permit sales (Sec. 2).

• Specifies the punishments for those individuals who violate the provisions of this bill (Sec. 3).

Full Bill Text