CHAPTER 101
H.P. 868 - L.D. 1225
Resolve, to Direct the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to Review Rules for Compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act
Sec. 1. Report. Resolved: That no later than January 1, 2001, the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife shall submit a report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over inland fisheries and wildlife matters on the following items:
1. The type and number of unconventional or special privilege licenses currently authorized for issuance by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife for any type of disability, including a temporary disability;
2. Criteria and standards used by the department to determine eligibility for such licenses;
3. Guidelines for establishing reciprocity with other states on such licenses;
4. Recommendations for improving the promotion of hunting and fishing opportunities in the State to the disabled community;
5. Recommendations on the use of special or group hunts or special seasons for the disabled and on allowing another person to assist a disabled person to hunt or fish; and
6. A discussion of any safety issues that may be associated with hunting or fishing by disabled persons, and recommendations to address any issues identified.
In preparing this report, the commissioner shall consult with the Fisheries and Wildlife Advisory Council, interested parties, the medical community, persons with disabilities and groups representing disabled persons; and be it further
Sec. 2. Legislation authorized. Resolved: That the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over inland fisheries and wildlife matters may report out a bill on the issue of expanding hunting and fishing opportunities for persons with a
disability to the First Regular Session of the 120th Legislature.
Effective August 11, 2000, unless otherwise indicated.
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