This amendment clarifies which persons are considered residents of Missouri for the purposes of applying for and obtaining black bear and elk hunting permits.
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Title 3—DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION
Division 10—Conservation Commission
Chapter 5—Wildlife Code: Permits
PROPOSED AMENDMENT
Proposed Amendment
(7) For the purposes of applying for and obtaining black bear and elk hunting permits, a Missouri resident is any person who is eligible to obtain resident permits and privileges in accordance with sections (1) and (2) of this rule.
[(7)](8) All persons who do not meet these qualifications shall possess a nonresident permit. Attendance at a Missouri school in itself does not constitute residency in the state.
AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. and section 252.040, RSMo 2016.* Original rule filed Aug. 18, 1971, effective Dec. 31, 1971. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed August 27, 2021.
PUBLIC COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.
PRIVATE COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.
NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled.