SB 6803 - DIGEST

Provides that, in addition to any program in existence on the effective date of this section, the director shall, by December 1, 2006, establish a program for the training of persons in the safe handling of firearms, conservation, and sportsmanship. Upon successful completion of a course of instruction under this program, a trainee must receive a hunter education certificate signed by an authorized instructor. The certificate is evidence of compliance with this act.

Requires that, in establishing the program under this act, the director must prescribe procedures for the certification of instructors, approval of instruction methods, and approval of course materials.

Authorizes instructors certified under the program established under this act to profit from the teaching of hunter education courses. Fees charged under the program may not exceed fifty dollars per person, per course.

Provides that, by December 1, 2006, the director shall provide a report to the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the senate and house of representatives detailing the substance and status of the program established under this act.