HB1245

Hunting and fishing license; authorize Native Americans to receive free of charge upon providing tribal identification card.

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Mississippi HB1245 would allow Native Americans to receive free hunting and fishing licenses by providing tribal identification.

Mississippi HB1245 amends state law to allow any resident who is a qualified Native American to receive a resident hunting license and/or resident fishing license free of charge, upon providing a tribal identification card at the time of license issuance. The bill defines "tribal identification card" as a valid identification card issued by a federally recognized American Indian tribe or band that contains a color photograph of the card holder and the card holder's legal name, residence address and date of birth.

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History

Feb 3

House

Died In Committee

Jan 19

House

Referred To Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks;Appropriations A