Bill No.: SF0051 Drafter: LGC
LSO No.: 08LSO-0014 Effective Date: 7/1/2008
Enrolled Act No.: SEA0014
Chapter No.: 38
Prime Sponsor: Senator Jennings
Catch Title: Mentor hunter program.
Subject: Provides for a special authorization to hunt without a hunter safety certificate.
Summary/Major Elements:
· The act provides that a person who has not received a hunter safety certificate may apply for a one-time authorization to hunt with an adult mentor if the mentor possesses or can demonstrate that he has obtained a hunter safety certificate.
· The mentor and the uncertificated person must both have valid hunting licenses.
· The mentor may provide supervision to only one person at a time.
· The act does not alter the requirement that a big or trophy game hunter under the age of 14 must have permission of his parent.