First Substitute H.B. 211

Representative J. Morgan Philpot proposes the following substitute bill:

1 RENEWAL OF FISHING LICENSE
2 2004 GENERAL SESSION
3 STATE OF UTAH
4 Sponsor: J. Morgan Philpot
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6 LONG TITLE
7 General Description:
8 This bill amends fishing licensing provisions to allow for licenses that are issued for
9 365 days from the date of sale.
10 Highlighted Provisions:
11 This bill:
12 . amends fishing licensing provisions to allow for licenses to be issued for 365 days
13 from the date of sale; and
14 . allows persons under 14 years of age to fish without a license pursuant to rules,
15 proclamations, and orders set forth by the Wildlife Board.
16 Monies Appropriated in this Bill:
17 None
18 Other Special Clauses:
19 This bill takes effect on December 1, 2005.
20 Utah Code Sections Affected:
21 AMENDS:
22 23-19-7, as last amended by Chapter 30, Laws of Utah 1984
23 23-19-21, as last amended by Chapter 22, Laws of Utah 2001
24 REPEALS:
25 23-19-18, as last amended by Chapter 215, Laws of Utah 2002

26
27 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
28 Section 1. Section 23-19-7 is amended to read:
29 23-19-7. Licenses issuance -- Expiration date.
30 The licenses [required by] issued under this chapter, except lifetime licenses, [shall be
31 issued annually and shall expire on December 31st each year.] will expire 365 days from the
32 date of issue.
33 Section 2. Section 23-19-21 is amended to read:
34 23-19-21. Fishing license -- Limited number of days.
35 (1) A person 14 years of age or older shall purchase a fishing license before engaging
36 in any regulated fishing activity.
37 [(1)] (2) A person 14 years of age or older, upon paying the fee prescribed by the
38 Wildlife Board, may receive a license to fish:
39 (a) for one day; [or]
40 (b) for seven consecutive days[.]; or
41 (c) for 365 consecutive days from the date of sale.
42 (3) A person under 14 years of age may fish without a license pursuant to rules,
43 proclamations, and orders set forth by the Wildlife Board.
44 [(2)] (4) The effective date shall be indicated on the license.
45 Section 3. Repealer.
46 This bill repeals:
47 Section 23-19-18, Fishing license -- Season.
48 Section 4. Effective date.
49 This bill takes effect on December 1, 2005.

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