Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §7076, sub-§6, as repealed and replaced by PL 1999, c. 249, §1, is amended to read:

6. Members of Armed Forces domiciled in Maine. A member of the Armed Forces of the United States on active duty who is permanently stationed outside of the State and that person's spouse and children may purchase Maine hunting and fishing licenses at reduced rates may be issued a complimentary combination fishing and hunting license. To qualify, the member of the Armed Forces must show proof that that member's home of record, as recorded in that person's service records, is Maine. That person may purchase all other licenses or permits at resident fees. The license is valid during the year of issue. That person's spouse and children may purchase Maine hunting and fishing licenses at reduced rates. The reduced fees are as follows:

A. Twenty dollars, plus the issuing fee for a combination fishing and hunting license;

B. Ten dollars, plus the issuing fee for a hunting license; and

C. Ten dollars, plus the issuing fee for a fishing license.

SUMMARY

This bill authorizes the Department of Inland, Fisheries and Wildlife to provide free hunting and fishing licenses to resident active military personnel.