2006 Kentucky Revised Statutes - .179   Waiver of license requirement for department-sponsored event -- Free-fishing weekend.

150.179 Waiver of license requirement for department-sponsored event -- Free- fishing weekend. (1) In this section, "recreational activity" means hunting, fishing, or trapping for sport. (2) For a special department-sponsored event or program involving a recreational activity, the commission may waive the requirement that participants hold licenses 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. (3) 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: July 14, 2000 History: Created 2000 Ky. Acts ch. 35, sec. 2, effective July 14, 2000. Page 1 of 1