Bill > HB579

This bill modifies the existing licensing requirements for fish and game guides in New Hampshire by introducing a standardized testing process. The bill requires that any guide license applicant must take a written or oral examination administered by a specific type of fish and game officer - one who is not only a licensed guide in New Hampshire but also has completed a wilderness first responder certification course. The examination will be in a standardized test format, with all questions and answers made available in a study guide that applicants can review after submitting their application. The existing requirements that a guide must be at least 18 years old, furnish required recommendations, and be skilled in boat and canoe handling for fishing and hunting remain in place. The bill also updates the language to use gender-neutral terms like "they" instead of "he". The new licensing examination requirements will take effect 60 days after the bill's passage, giving potential applicants time to prepare for the new testing process.

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https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_status.aspx?lsr=0745&sy=2025&sortoption=&txtsessionyear=2025&txtbillnumber=HB579