H.B. 211 Enrolled

RENEWAL OF FISHING LICENSE
2004 GENERAL SESSION
STATE OF UTAH
Sponsor: J. Morgan Philpot
Michael R. Styler
Glenn A. DonnelsonDon E. BushDouglas C. Aagard
LONG TITLE
General Description:
This bill amends fishing licensing provisions to allow for licenses that are issued for 365
days from the date of sale.
Highlighted Provisions:
This bill:
. amends fishing licensing provisions to allow for licenses to be issued for 365 days
from the date of sale; and
. allows persons under 14 years of age to fish without a license pursuant to rules,
proclamations, and orders set forth by the Wildlife Board.
Monies Appropriated in this Bill:
None
Other Special Clauses:
This bill takes effect on December 1, 2005.
Utah Code Sections Affected:
AMENDS:
23-19-7, as last amended by Chapter 30, Laws of Utah 1984
23-19-21, as last amended by Chapter 22, Laws of Utah 2001
REPEALS:
23-19-18, as last amended by Chapter 215, Laws of Utah 2002

Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:

Section 1. Section 23-19-7 is amended to read:
23-19-7. Licenses issuance -- Expiration date.
The licenses [required by] issued under this chapter, except lifetime licenses, [shall be
issued annually and shall expire on December 31st each year.] will expire 365 days from the date
of issue.
Section 2. Section 23-19-21 is amended to read:
23-19-21. Fishing license -- Limited number of days.
(1) A person 14 years of age or older shall purchase a fishing license before engaging in
any regulated fishing activity.
[(1)] (2) A person 14 years of age or older, upon paying the fee prescribed by the Wildlife
Board, may receive a license to fish:
(a) for one day; [or]
(b) for seven consecutive days[.]; or
(c) for 365 consecutive days from the date of sale.
(3) A person under 14 years of age may fish without a license pursuant to rules,
proclamations, and orders set forth by the Wildlife Board.
[(2)] (4) The effective date shall be indicated on the license.
Section 3. Repealer.
This bill repeals:
Section 23-19-18, Fishing license -- Season.
Section 4. Effective date.
This bill takes effect on December 1, 2005.

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