Bill > HB1631

This bill amends Arkansas hunting and fishing license regulations by allowing the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission to treat foreign exchange students the same way they treat nonresident college students when issuing hunting and fishing licenses. Specifically, the bill adds a new section to the state's legal code (15-42-131) that provides the commission with the discretion to categorize foreign exchange students under the same licensing framework as nonresident college students. This change effectively means that foreign exchange students will likely have access to hunting and fishing licenses under similar terms and conditions as nonresident college students, potentially making it easier and more straightforward for these students to obtain such licenses during their stay in Arkansas. The bill does not specify the exact details of the licensing process but grants the Game and Fish Commission the authority to establish the appropriate categorization and requirements.

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https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1631&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R