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HB 1409 - Expands the Fish and Boat Commission's Authority to Set License, Permit and Issuing Agent Fees - Pennsylvania Key Vote

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Title: Expands the Fish and Boat Commission's Authority to Set License, Permit and Issuing Agent Fees

Signed by Governor Josh Shapiro


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Title: Expands the Fish and Boat Commission's Authority to Set License, Permit and Issuing Agent Fees

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that expands the Fish and Boat Commission's power and authority to set fee in license, permit and issuing agent fees in Pennsylvania.

Highlights:

  • Establishes expiration on July 15, 2025 and specifies final-form regulations under subsection (a)(2)(vii)(B) to remain (Sec. 322). 

  • Establishes licensing fees as the amount specified under 58. Pa. Code Sec. 63.75 for the following (Sec. 2715):

    • Resident's Annual Fishing License;

    • Senior Resident Annual Fishing License;

    • Senior Resident Lifetime Fishing License;

    • Nonresident Annual Fishing License;

    • 7-day Tourist Fishing License;

    • 2-Day Tourist Fishing License;

    • One-Day Resident Fishing License;

    • One-Day Tourist Fishing License; and

    • Replacement Fishing License, including permits and privileges;

  • Requires that licensing fees for transaction costs associated with the Pennsylvania Automated Licensing Service do not exceed $1 (Sec. 2715).

  • Establishes permit fees as the following (Sec. 2715):

    • Trout Permits: amount established under 58 Pa. Code Sec. 63.57;

    • Resident charter boat/fishing guide permit: $100; 

    • Nonresident charter boat/fishing guide permit: $400; 

    • Special permit to fish in Lake Erie and tributaries: amount established under 58 Pa. Code Sec. 63.57;

    • Combination trout permit and Lake Erie permit: amount established under 58 Pa. Code Sec. 63.57; and

    • Transaction cost associated with the Pennsylvania Automated Licensing Service to not exceed $1. 

Full Bill Text

See How Your Politicians Voted

Title: Expands the Fish and Boat Commission's Authority to Set License, Permit and Issuing Agent Fees

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that expands the Fish and Boat Commission's power and authority to set fee in license, permit and issuing agent fees in Pennsylvania.

Highlights:

  • Establishes expiration on July 15, 2025 and specifies final-form regulations under subsection (a)(2)(vii)(B) to remain (Sec. 322). 

  • Establishes licensing fees as the amount specified under 58. Pa. Code Sec. 63.75 for the following (Sec. 2715):

    • Resident's Annual Fishing License;

    • Senior Resident Annual Fishing License;

    • Senior Resident Lifetime Fishing License;

    • Nonresident Annual Fishing License;

    • 7-day Tourist Fishing License;

    • 2-Day Tourist Fishing License;

    • One-Day Resident Fishing License;

    • One-Day Tourist Fishing License; and

    • Replacement Fishing License, including permits and privileges;

  • Requires that licensing fees for transaction costs associated with the Pennsylvania Automated Licensing Service do not exceed $1 (Sec. 2715).

  • Establishes permit fees as the following (Sec. 2715):

    • Trout Permits: amount established under 58 Pa. Code Sec. 63.57;

    • Resident charter boat/fishing guide permit: $100; 

    • Nonresident charter boat/fishing guide permit: $400; 

    • Special permit to fish in Lake Erie and tributaries: amount established under 58 Pa. Code Sec. 63.57;

    • Combination trout permit and Lake Erie permit: amount established under 58 Pa. Code Sec. 63.57; and

    • Transaction cost associated with the Pennsylvania Automated Licensing Service to not exceed $1. 

Full Bill Text

Title: Expands the Fish and Boat Commission's Authority to Set License, Permit and Issuing Agent Fees

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