Bill Text: HI HB2450 | 2016 | Regular Session | Introduced

Hawaii House Bill 2450 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Apprentice Hunting License Program

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 14-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2016-02-05 - Re-referred to WAL, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 10 [HB2450 Detail]

Download: Hawaii-2016-HB2450-Introduced.html

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	H.B. NO.	2450
TWENTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE, 2016
STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

RELATING TO HUNTING.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

SECTION 1. Chapter 183D, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to part II to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

"§183D- Hawaii apprentice hunting license. (a) There is established the Hawaii apprentice hunting license program. The program shall provide participants with the opportunity to learn if the participant is interested in obtaining a hunting license pursuant to section 183D-22.

A Hawaii apprentice hunting license shall not be a prerequisite to qualify for a hunting license under section 183D-22.

(b) A Hawaii apprentice hunting license shall be issued to a person who is:

(1) Ten years of age or older; and

(2) Sponsored by an adult who is eighteen years of age or older and who holds a valid hunting license under this part.

(c) The holder of a Hawaii apprentice hunting license shall carry the license on the holder's person at all times while engaged in hunting. The holder shall also be accompanied by the sponsor required in subsection (b)(2).

(d) If the holder of a Hawaii apprentice hunting license desires to obtain a hunting license, the holder shall meet the requirements of section 183D-22.

(e) A Hawaii apprentice hunting license shall be valid for twelve months from the date of issuance; provided that the license shall be renewable for one additional twelve month period.

(f) The license fee for a Hawaii apprentice hunting license shall be as follows:

(1) $10 for any person who has resided in the State for one year or longer, or who is a member of the armed forces of the United States on active duty; and

(2) $95 for all other persons."

SECTION 2. Section 183D-21, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:

"§183D-21 Hunting licenses required. No person shall hunt, pursue, kill, or take any game bird or mammal without first procuring a hunting license[;] or a valid Hawaii apprentice hunting license; provided that section 183D-32 to the contrary notwithstanding, no license shall be required of persons who may be authorized in writing by the board to destroy game birds or game mammals injurious to forest growth or agriculture, or that constitute a nuisance or a health hazard."

SECTION 3. Section 183D-22, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (a) to read as follows:

"(a) A hunting license shall be issued to a person by an agent of the department upon:

(1) Written application in the form prescribed by the department;

(2) Payment of a hunting license fee or any other hunting related fee the board may require as provided in this chapter; except that payment of the fee shall be waived for any employee of the department who is required to have a license to carry out duties of the department; and

(3) Showing of a valid Hawaii hunter education certificate or written exemption issued under section 183D-28 or upon showing proof of completion of an approved hunter education course described in section 183D-28(b)(2)[.]; provided that the holder of a valid Hawaii apprentice hunting license shall be exempt from showing proof of completion of an approved hunter education course.

The application shall require a statement under oath of the applicant's name, address, domicile or residence, length of residence in the State, age, race, height, weight, and color of hair and eyes."

SECTION 4. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.

SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

INTRODUCED BY:	_____________________________

Report Title:

Apprentice Hunting License Program

Description:

Establishes the Hawaii apprentice hunting license program. Provides for the issuance of a Hawaii apprentice hunting license to program participants. Establishes requirements for program participation. Exempts holder of an apprentice license from taking the required hunter education class prior to licensure under section 183D-22, Hawaii Revised Statutes.

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