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This bill proposes comprehensive administrative fee changes across multiple state departments and programs, primarily adjusting licensing, registration, and operational fees. In the Department of Game and Fish, hunting and fishing license fees will increase significantly, with resident fishing licenses rising from $25 to $35 and nonresident deer licenses jumping from $260 to $375. The bill also introduces a mechanism for periodic fee adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index for some licenses. For food service establishments, the bill removes specific fee limits and allows the board to set fees necessary to cover operational expenses. The Workers' Compensation Administration Fund will see incremental fee increases for employers and employees over several years, starting at $2.30 and gradually rising to $2.80 per employee. Similar fee adjustments are proposed for various state programs including water recreation facilities, storage tank registrations, and hemp manufacturing permits. The changes are designed to help state agencies cover their administrative costs more accurately and potentially account for inflation. Most of these fee changes will take effect on July 1, 2025, and some include provisions for future adjustments based on economic factors.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=264&year=25