Bill No.:         HB0038                                             Drafter: LGC

LSO No.:       14LSO-0239                                     Effective Date: Immediate

Enrolled Act No.:    HEA0036

Chapter No.:                        CH0042

Prime Sponsor:       Representative Barlow

Catch Title:              Taxidermy licenses.

Subject:                     Taxidermy licensee regulation.

Summary/Major Elements:

· Under current law, a qualified person may apply for and receive a taxidermist’s license.  Under current law, no person may ship, transport or receive for shipment or transportation within Wyoming any game animal, game bird, or any part thereof, unless tagged with a Wyoming game tag or Wyoming interstate game tag.

· This bill amends the statute to state that any person who conducts business for the purpose of mounting, preserving or preparing wildlife specimens must apply for a taxidermist license prior to receiving wildlife specimens.

· This bill exempts licensed taxidermists and persons shipping specimens to licensed taxidermists from the requirement to obtain a Wyoming game tag or interstate game tag.

· This bill repeals bonding and records keeping requirements for licensed taxidermists.