Game and fish; prohibiting taking of game for compensation without certain licenses. Effective date.

The entire document structure was changed from a standard text block to a formatted layout with line numbers, page headers, and section breaks, but no legal content was added, removed, or altered.

Minor formatting and layout adjustments were made to standardize the bill's presentation for final printing.

Specific language was added to clarify that during a license revocation period, the Department cannot issue any hunting or fishing licenses to the individual, and if no specific period is set by the court, the ban lasts until the first anniversary of the conviction becoming final.

A new provision was added stating that any hunting license held by a person convicted of a second or subsequent violation of the bill will be automatically revoked.

The document header was changed from 'HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES' to 'SENATE FLOOR VERSION' and updated to reflect the February 23, 2026 date.

The footer text was updated to indicate 'SENATE FLOOR VERSION' instead of 'HOUSE FLOOR VERSION' and adjusted the page numbering format.

Minor formatting adjustments were made to the spacing and indentation of the bill title and sponsor names to align with Senate style.

The bill was narrowed to apply only to waterfowl and crane hunting, removing references to general game and fish.

New definitions were added for 'guide' and 'outfitter' to clarify who is subject to the new regulations.

New requirements were established for obtaining a hunting outfitter or guide license, including age, ID, and insurance mandates.

Broad requirements for written landowner permission for all game taking were removed and replaced with specific licensing mandates for outfitters.

New fee schedules were created for annual hunting outfitter and guide licenses for both residents and nonresidents.

Penalties were adjusted to be more specific to the new licensed activities, with fines ranging from $1,500 to $2,000 for first offenses.

Exemptions were updated to clarify that landowners and agricultural lessees providing services on their own land are not subject to these licensing rules.