LD77

This bill increases inland fishing license fees and establishes the Inland Fisheries Conservation and Enhancement Fund.

The bill raises the fee for inland fishing licenses by $7.00 and dedicates $6.00 of the increase to the Inland Fisheries Conservation and Enhancement Fund. This fund, established by the bill, is used for the conservation and enhancement of inland freshwater fisheries resources. The fund must allocate 65% of its annual revenue to the conservation, research, and management of native freshwater fish species and 35% to the enhancement and management of recreational fisheries. The bill also specifies the new fees for various types of fishing licenses.