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.