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This bill amends Pennsylvania's game law to create a Military Event License Exemption program that allows certain veterans and active-duty military personnel to participate in hunting events without paying standard license fees. Specifically, the bill provides exemptions for veterans with a service-connected disability of 30% or more, Purple Heart recipients, and allows one additional person to assist the eligible individual during the event. The exemption permits are limited to events hosted on private land, with no more than 10 eligible participants, lasting up to seven consecutive days. To obtain a permit, an applicant must apply at least 14 days in advance, provide documentation for eligible participants, and pay a fee based on the number of participants. The bill also includes provisions that require participants to adhere to existing hunting regulations, and the Pennsylvania Game Commission can revoke permits for violations. Additionally, the bill modifies regulations for regulated hunting grounds, allowing permittees to remove birds from their premises with a detailed label instead of traditional tagging requirements, provided the label remains with the birds until they are returned or prepared for consumption. The act will take effect 60 days after its passage.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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