Section 3031.2 Of Article 2. Hunting Licenses From California Fish And Game Code >> Division 4. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 2.
3031.2
. (a) In addition to Sections 714 and 3031, and
notwithstanding Section 3037, the department shall issue lifetime
hunting licenses under this section. A lifetime hunting license
authorizes the taking of birds and mammals anywhere in this state in
accordance with the law for purposes other than profit for the life
of the person to whom issued unless revoked for a violation of this
code or regulations adopted under this code. A lifetime hunting
license is not transferable. A lifetime hunting license does not
include any special tags, stamps, or fees.
(b) A lifetime hunting license may be issued to residents of this
state, as follows:
(1) To a person 62 years of age or over, upon payment of a base
fee of three hundred sixty-five dollars ($365).
(2) To a person 40 years of age or over, and less than 62 years of
age, upon payment of a base fee of five hundred forty dollars
($540).
(3) To a person 10 years of age or over, and less than 40 years of
age, upon payment of a base fee of six hundred dollars ($600).
(4) To a person less than 10 years of age, upon payment of a base
fee of three hundred sixty-five dollars ($365).
(c) Nothing in this section requires a person less than 16 years
of age to obtain a license to take birds or mammals except as
required by law.
(d) Nothing in this section exempts an applicant for a license
from meeting other qualifications or requirements otherwise
established by law for the privilege of sport hunting.
(e) The base fees specified in this section are applicable
commencing January 1, 2004, and shall be adjusted annually thereafter
pursuant to Section 713.
(f) The commission shall adjust the amount of the fees specified
in subdivision (b), as necessary, to fully recover, but not exceed,
all reasonable administrative and implementation costs of the
department and the commission relating to those licenses.