Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 2, February 2024
Following are the clarifications (noted in red) that need to be
made in Section
1.00 of the Code:
01.00-C
DEFINITION OF TERMS. For
the purposes of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Code of Regulations, the
following terms shall be construed, respectively, to mean and include:
RESIDENT - Any person who has established a bona
fide or actual residence of at least 60 days prior to applying for a license,
and who declares intentions of becoming a citizen of Arkansas. Possession of
Arkansas real estate by persons living outside the state does not qualify the
owner as a resident.
EXCEPTIONS:
(A) The
following students, carrying proof of full-time enrollment in schools, colleges
or universities while hunting or fishing in Arkansas, are eligible to purchase
a resident license:
(1) Residents of Arkansas
enrolled as full-time students in colleges and universities outside of
Arkansas.
(2) Non-residents
enrolled as full-time students in colleges and universities in
Arkansas.
(3) Non-resident foreign
exchange students attending school in Arkansas.
(4) Resident foreign exchange students
attending school outside of Arkansas.
(B) Servicemen and women stationed
(permanently assigned) in Arkansas are granted resident privileges for hunting
and fishing. Servicemen and women who were Arkansas residents at the time of
entering service are also granted resident privileges for hunting and fishing,
regardless where stationed.
(C)
Proof of at least one (1) year residency must be provided when applying for the
following licenses: $1,000 Sportsman's permit. Resident Disabled 3-Year
Licenses, Special Guide License, Alligator Farmer/Dealer Permit, Alligator
Snapping Turtle Breeder/Dealer Permit, Resident Commercial Fisherman's Permit
& Fisheries Conservation License, Commercial Fisherman's Helper Permit,
Resident Shell Taker/Seller Permit, Shell Taker Helper Permit, Shell Buyer,
Resident Fish Dealer, Resident Roe Taker/Seller Permit, Resident Roe Taker
Helper Permit and Resident Roe Buyer/Exporter Permit;
(D) Proof of at least three (3) years
residency must be provided when applying for the following licenses: 65 Plus
Lifetime Licenses.
The Director or his representative shall make the final
determination as to the resident status of any license
applicant.
