C.__If a first-time applicant, be currently certified in first aid through completion of any standard first aid course that meets the criteria established by rule of the commissioner;

D.__If not a first-time applicant, submit satisfactory evidence, as determined by the commissioner, of having held a guide license in this State; and

E.__Meet all requirements established by rules of the commissioner.

For purposes of this subsection, "first-time applicant" means an applicant who has not previously been issued a guide license in this State.

5.__Fee.__The fee for a 3-year guide license is $79.

6.__Term of license. A guide license entitles a person to act as a guide through December 31st of the 2nd complete year following the year of issuance.

7.__Exception.__A person holding a camp trip leader permit under section 12860 may, without a guide license, conduct trips including adults under the auspices of the boys and girls camp that employs those adults, subject to all the requirements of section 12860.

§12854. Guides carrying passengers for hire

A guide carrying passengers for hire must be certified in the area of watercraft safety.__A guide who has been certified in watercraft safety through the guide license examination process is authorized, without further licensing requirements, to operate a motorboat carrying passengers for hire pursuant to section 13063, subsection 2.__A guide license issued to a guide who has been certified in watercraft safety must clearly indicate that the licensee is authorized to operate a motorboat carrying passengers for hire.

§12855. Examination

1.__Requirement.__In order to qualify for a guide license, a person who has not held a valid guide license within the previous 3 years must pass an examination pursuant to this section.