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ARIZONA STATE SENATE
Fifty-Fifth Legislature, Second Regular Session
G&F; tags; permits; transfers; refunds
Purpose
Allows a qualified organization to transfer a big game tag or permit to a minor whose parent was killed under specified circumstances. Allows the Arizona Game and Fish Commission (Commission) to refund a license or permit purchase for a U.S. Armed Forces member, peace officer or firefighter under specified circumstances.
Background
Statute allows a person to transfer a big game permit or tag to a qualified organization for use by: 1) a minor child who has a life-threatening medical condition or a permanent physical disability; or 2) a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces who has a service-connected disability. A parent, grandparent or legal guardian with a big game permit or tag may allow the parent’s, grandparent’s or guardian’s minor child or minor grandchild to use the permit or tag to take big game if the minor child possesses a valid hunting license. A minor child under 14 years old who uses a transferred big game permit or tag must satisfactorily complete the Arizona Hunter Education Course or another comparable course approved by the Arizona Game and Fish Department Director. The Commission may not prescribe refunds for the purchase of a license or permit (A.R.S. § 17-332).
A qualified organization is a nonprofit organization under section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code that affords opportunities and experiences to: 1) children with life-threatening medical conditions or physical disabilities; or 2) to veterans with service-connected disabilities (A.R.S. § 17-332).
There is no anticipated fiscal impact to the state General Fund associated with this legislation.
Provisions
1. Allows a qualified organization to transfer a big game tag or permit to a minor whose parent was killed:
a) in action while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces;
b) in the course and scope of employment as a peace officer; or
c) in the course and scope of employment as a professional firefighter who is a member of a state, federal, tribal, city, town, county, district or private fire department.
2. Allows the Commission to prescribe a manner of refunding the cost of a big game permit or tag, if, during the time period in which the permit or license is valid, the permit or license-holder is:
a) ordered
to leave Arizona as an active duty member of the U.S. Armed Forces;
b) assigned to special duty as a peace officer; or
c) assigned to special duty as a professional firefighter who is a member of a state, federal, tribal, city, town, county, district or private fire department.
3. Makes technical and conforming changes.
4. Becomes effective on the general effective date.
Prepared by Senate Research
January 24, 2022
RC/MAH/slp