Hunter Safety Education - Issuance of Identification Number

HB 854 requires Maryland's Department of Natural Resources to issue a permanent identification number on every hunter safety certificate. This affects all new hunters under 18 and all new hunters of any age who must complete a safety course to obtain a hunting license. The bill amends existing law to mandate that the ID number appears on the certificate or a separate form provided with it. The change takes effect October 1, 2025, and does not alter the requirement to complete the safety course.