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Introduced
02/25/2025
02/25/2025
In Committee
02/26/2025
02/26/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill creates a muskellunge fishing fee. The bill requires any person required to have a fishing license to pay a muskellunge fishing fee to fish for or possess muskellunge. The bill directs the proceeds of the fee to be used exclusively by the natural resource commission (commission) for the muskellunge program designated by the commission. The bill provides an exception to the muskellunge fishing fee requirement for the period of a community event where muskellunge are stocked in water that is not designated muskellunge water. For the fee exception to apply, the event must be granted a permit by the commission. In addition to any applicable penalties, a person who unlawfully takes muskellunge shall reimburse the state $1,000 for each muskellunge caught or possessed.
AI Summary
This bill creates a new requirement for anglers in Iowa, specifically introducing a mandatory muskellunge fishing fee for anyone who wants to fish for or possess muskellunge (a large predatory fish species). Under this new law, individuals must pay an additional fee beyond their standard fishing license to legally catch or keep muskellunge. The proceeds from this fee will be exclusively dedicated to supporting a state muskellunge program, which likely involves conservation, stocking, and management efforts for this fish species. The bill also includes a provision that allows the commission (presumably the state's natural resources or wildlife commission) to grant special permits for community events where muskellunge will be stocked in non-designated waters, during which participants may catch and possess muskellunge without paying the additional fee.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Natural Resources And Environment (S)
Last Action
Subcommittee recommends passage. (on 03/19/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=SF428 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/SF428.html |
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