Hawaii-2016-HB1754-Introduced

SECTION 1. Chapter 183D, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to part II to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

"§183D- Hawaii apprentice hunting license. (a) A Hawaii apprentice hunting license shall be issued to any previously unlicensed Hawaii resident who would otherwise qualify for a hunting license as required by section 183D-21.

(b) A Hawaii apprentice hunting license shall be issued to any new hunter ten years and older for the purpose of giving that participant the opportunity to learn whether or not the participant wishes to continue hunting on the participant's own by completing a hunter education course as required by section 183D-28.

(1) Have the apprentice hunting license in the licensee's immediate possession; and

(2) Be accompanied by a legally licensed Hawaii hunter aged eighteen or older.

(d) A Hawaii apprentice hunting license may be renewed for one additional license year following expiration of the license first issued pursuant to this section."

SECTION 2. Section 183D-22, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (a) to read as follows:

"(a) A hunting license shall be issued to a person by an agent of the department upon:

(1) Written application in the form prescribed by the department;

(2) Payment of a hunting license fee or any other hunting related fee the board may require as provided in this chapter; except that payment of the fee shall be waived for any employee of the department who is required to have a license to carry out duties of the department; and

(3) Showing of a valid Hawaii hunter education certificate or written exemption issued under section 183D-28 [~~or upon~~], showing proof of completion of an approved hunter education course described in section 183D-28(b)(2)[.], or being the holder of a valid Hawaii apprentice hunting license.

The application shall require a statement under oath of the applicant's name, address, domicile or residence, length of residence in the State, age, race, height, weight, and color of hair and eyes."

SECTION 3. Section 183D-28, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:

"(b) A person who meets the minimum age requirements adopted pursuant to subsection (c) shall be exempt from the requirements of subsection (a) if the person:

(1) Was born before January 1, 1972, and at one time possessed a hunting license issued by the State; provided that the person shows satisfactory proof to the department that the person had possessed the hunting license;

(2) Has successfully completed a course or program of hunter education and safety that is approved by the International Hunter Education Association and meets the requirements of Chapter 12 of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service Federal Aid Manual, as revised; provided that the person shows satisfactory proof in the form of a certificate, wallet card, or other document issued by a state, province, or country evidencing successful completion of the course or program; [or]

(3) Obtains a three-day or a seven-day hunting license pursuant to section 183D-22(b)(3) to hunt on a private and commercial shooting preserve, accompanied by a hunting guide licensed pursuant to section 183D-25.5; provided that:

(A) All hunting shall be conducted on a licensed private and commercial shooting preserve and under the direction of a hunting guide who has successfully completed a Hawaii hunter education certification course and meets the requirements of section 183D-25.5;

(B) Prior to licensing, a hunter safety class and field training session shall be provided to the licensee that includes hunter safety and hunting equipment use and safe discharge;

(C) While hunting under these provisions, a hunting guide shall guide not more than two unaccompanied clients at any time while hunting;

(D) All hunting guides and clients shall wear a hunter safety blaze-orange outer garment while hunting;

(E) The private and commercial shooting preserve operator, hunting guides, and clients agree to be subject to inspection while engaged in hunting activities by department representatives or authorized law enforcement officers; and

(F) The private and commercial shooting preserve owner and operator assume responsibility and liability for public and hunter safety while operating under these provisions and agree to report any injuries to the department[.]; or

(4) Obtains a Hawaii apprentice hunting license issued to prospective hunters required to be in the presence of and under the guidance of a duly licensed Hawaii state licensed hunter while in the field for purposes of hunting.

Upon application and satisfaction of the requirements of paragraph (1), the department shall issue a written exemption that shall be valid for the life of the person. The department shall develop and maintain a list of approved hunter education courses described in paragraph (2) for reference by the public and license agents."

SECTION 4. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.

SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

INTRODUCED BY:	_____________________________

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	H.B. NO.	1754
TWENTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE, 2016
STATE OF HAWAII