2013 Kentucky Revised Statutes
CHAPTER 150 - FISH AND WILDLIFE RESOURCES
150.179 Waiver of license requirement and discounting of licenses or permits for event supporting a recreational activity -- Free-fishing weekend.

Download as PDF 150.179 Waiver of license requirement and discounting of licenses or permits for event supporting a recreational activity -- Free-fishing weekend. (1) (2) (3) In this section, "recreational activity" means hunting, fishing, or trapping for sport. For an event or program supporting a recreational activity, the commission may waive the requirement that participants hold licenses, or may discount licenses or permits, required under this chapter if the commission finds that: (a) The special event or program will provide education in or appreciation of the recreational activity; and (b) The waiver of the license requirement will not result in a substantial loss of revenue to the department. The department shall, for one (1) weekend each year, suspend enforcement of the requirement that persons fishing in the waters of the Commonwealth buy and hold a license. Effective:June 25, 2009 History: Amended 2009 Ky. Acts ch. 20, sec. 3, effective June 25, 2009. -- Created 2000 Ky. Acts ch. 35, sec. 2, effective July 14, 2000.