1.__Alcohol; drugs.__The commissioner may require applicants to state whether they use alcohol or other drugs in a way that would interfere with their competence as guides.

2.__Failure to meet party.__The commissioner may require applicants who have previously held a guide license to state that they have not received and retained a guiding fee from a party and then failed to meet that party as agreed or failed to provide the services as agreed.

3.__Competency.__The commissioner may establish standards of competency that must be provided to each applicant.

4.__Watercraft.__The commissioner may establish standards for the use of watercraft by a guide to ensure that the watercraft is safe for the use intended, that sufficient safety equipment is provided to each passenger and that the operator is competent to use watercraft.

5.__Classification.__The commissioner may establish classifications of guide licenses, including general guides and specialized categories.

6.__Other.__The commissioner may establish rules in any area as the commissioner considers necessary to administer this chapter, except that the commissioner may not require an applicant to demonstrate certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

§12852.__Rule violations; licensed guides and trip leaders

Notwithstanding section 10602, a person who violates a rule regulating licensed guides or camp trip leaders and course instructor certificates commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged.

§12853.__License, fees and requirements; camp trip leader

exception

1.__Requirement.__Except as provided in subsection 7, a person may not act as a guide without a valid license issued under this chapter.__A person violates this subsection each day the person acts as a guide without a valid license issued under this chapter.