Bill > H1011

This bill modifies Section 13A of Chapter 131 of the Massachusetts General Laws regarding wildlands conservation stamps, which are required for fishing, trapping, hunting, or utilizing lands managed by the state's division of fisheries and wildlife. The bill maintains the existing $7.50 fee for the wildlands conservation stamp, with key exemptions for those already exempt from licensing requirements and those who have already purchased a current resident license to fish, trap, or hunt. The director of the division is authorized to issue stamps in a form they determine, with the flexibility to either imprint the stamp directly on existing licenses or issue it separately. The provision ensures that individuals who have purchased a stamp with a current license will not be required to pay additional fees for subsequent or duplicate licenses. This legislation aims to support conservation efforts by generating funds through the mandatory stamp while providing reasonable accommodations for current license holders.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1011