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SF889 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Age-related exemptions for certain game and fish licenses modification

Related bill: HF611

AI Generated Summary

The legislative bill S.F. No. 889 seeks to update the age-related exemptions for fishing and hunting licenses in the state of Minnesota. Here’s what is proposed:

  1. Fishing: It proposes to increase the age limit where minors can fish without a license from under 16 to under 18 years old. It similarly adjusts the regulations for netting specific types of fish for personal consumption.

  2. Small Game Hunting: The bill proposes that minors under the age of 18 (previously under 16) won't need a small game license if they meet certain criteria, such as having a firearms safety certificate or being accompanied by a licensed adult.

  3. License Fees: Adjustments are made to the fees for various licenses affecting both residents and non-residents, including fees for hunting small game, deer, and other wildlife. The bill proposes clear fee structures depending on age and residency status.

  4. Repeal of Previous Exemptions: The bill repeals certain subdivisions that are outdated or revised by this new legislative action concerning young residents spearing fish and nonresident youth hunting small game.

Overall, the bill intends to simplify and extend the age exemptions for young anglers and hunters, while modifying license fees to reflect these changes.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 02, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 02, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 02, 2025HouseFloorActionReferred toEnvironment, Climate, and Legacy
February 02, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toEnvironment, Climate, and Legacy

Citations

 
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      "added": [
        "Allows residents or nonresidents under age 18 to fish without a license."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Modification of fishing license exemptions for residents and nonresidents under age 18",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "97A.451",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
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      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Modification of resident hunting fees",
      "modified": [
        "Adjustments to resident hunting fees across various age groups and hunting categories."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "97A.475",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
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      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Modification of nonresident hunting fees",
      "modified": [
        "Nonresident hunting fees diversified by age and type of game."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "97A.475",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 3"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
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      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Modification of resident fishing fees",
      "modified": [
        "Changes to fees for various resident fishing licenses."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "97A.475",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 6"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Modification of nonresident fishing fees",
      "modified": [
        "Nonresident fishing license fees adjusted for different durations and scopes."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "97A.475",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 7"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Requirements for apprentice hunter trapper validation",
      "modified": [
        "Clarification on requirements and limitations for apprentice validations."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "97B.022",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2"
  }
]

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