HOUSE BILL 362

50th legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - first session, 2011

INTRODUCED BY

Thomas A. Garcia

AN ACT

RELATING TO GAME AND FISH; PROVIDING CERTAIN HUNTING LICENSE DISCOUNTS FOR NONRESIDENT DISABLED ACTIVE DUTY MEMBERS AND VETERANS WHO ARE UNDERGOING A REHABILITATION PROGRAM.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO:

     SECTION 1. A new section of Chapter 17, Article 3 NMSA 1978 is enacted to read:

     "[NEW MATERIAL] NONRESIDENT DISABLED MILITARY MEMBERS AND VETERANS--HUNTING LICENSES AT RESIDENT FEE.--A nonresident disabled active duty member or veteran of the United States armed forces who is undergoing a rehabilitation program that involves hunting activities and that is sponsored by the federal government or a nonprofit organization authorized by the federal government and is under the direction of a military or federal veterans administration rehabilitation center may purchase:

          A. a deer license at the resident deer license fee;

          B. an antelope license at the resident antelope license fee;

          C. an elk license at the resident elk license fee;

          D. a javelina license at the resident javelina license fee; or

          E. a turkey license at the resident turkey license fee."

     SECTION 2. EFFECTIVE DATE.--The effective date of the provisions of this act is April 1, 2012.

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