Revision: April 24, 2024, 8:19 a.m.
Rep. Spillane, Rock. 2
April 23, 2024
2024-1611h
08/06
Amendment to SB 310
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
AN ACT relative to bear registration, federal duck stamps, and the transport of out of state lobsters and crabs.
Amend the bill by inserting after section 2 the following and renumbering the original section 3 to read as 4:
3 Landing License; Lobsters and Crabs. Amend RSA 211:49-d to read as follows:
211:49-d Landing License; Lobster and Crabs.
I. Any person who is not licensed under RSA 211:18, RSA 211:49-a, or RSA 211:49-b and wishes to transport in state waters lobsters and crabs taken outside the jurisdiction of the state via ship, vessel, or similar craft in state waters for the purposes of landing the lobsters and crabs in the state must first procure a landing license. This shall allow the licensee to sell lobster and crab landed under such person's license. The fee for annual licenses for residents and nonresidents shall be set by the executive director pursuant to RSA 206:10, I.
II. Any non-resident who transports in state waters lobsters and crabs taken outside the jurisdiction of the state via ship, vessel, or similar craft for the landing of the lobsters and crabs in the state, for personal use, trade, or barter, shall procure a non-commercial landing license at a rate set by the executive director pursuant to RSA 206:10, I. Any person holding a commercial license in another jurisdiction or federal permit for the taking of lobster or crabs shall not be eligible for this license. A person convicted of violating any provision of this section shall be guilty of a violation if a natural person and a misdemeanor if any other person.
2024-1611h
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill:
I. Requires the executive director of fish and game to set up bear registration stations.
II. Allows valid federal duck stamps to be confirmed using digital and electronic means.
III. Requires a non-commercial landing license for non-residents transporting in state waters lobsters and crabs taken outside the jurisdiction of the state.