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the applicant is a resident disabled veteran and is not otherwise
ineligible to hold that permit or license.__For the purposes of
this subsection, "resident disabled veteran" means a person who:

 
A.__Is a resident as defined in section 10001, subsection
53;

 
B.__Is a veteran as defined in Title 37-B, section 505,
subsection 2, paragraph A, subparagraph (3); and

 
C.__Has a service-connected disability evaluated at:

 
(1)__One hundred percent; or

 
(2)__Seventy percent or more as a result of honorable
military service and who has served in a combat zone
during any armed conflict in which participants were
exposed to war risk hazards as defined in 42 United
States Code, Section 1711 (b).

 
Each application must be accompanied by satisfactory evidence
that the applicant meets the requirements of this subsection.__A
permit or license issued under this subsection remains valid for
the life of the permit or license holder, as long as the permit
or license holder continues to satisfy the residency requirement
in section 10001, subsection 53 and the permit or license is not
revoked or suspended.

 
5.__Holders of Congressional Medal of Honor.__Upon
application, the Governor may grant 2-year complimentary hunting
and fishing licenses to holders of the Congressional Medal of
Honor.

 
6.__Members of Armed Forces domiciled in State.__A member of
the Armed Forces of the United States on active duty who is
permanently stationed outside of the State may be issued a
combination fishing and hunting license for an amount equal to
the administrative costs associated with issuing the license as
determined by the department.__Administrative costs do not
include agent fees. To qualify, the member of the Armed Forces of
the United States 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 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;


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