RELATING TO MEAT DONATION.

The effective date of the legislation was changed from July 1, 3000, to December 31, 2050.

The definition of 'wild game' was expanded to explicitly state that it includes non-indigenous species used for food that are harvested in the wild.

The prohibition on transporting uninspected meat was strengthened by changing the language from 'is prohibited' to 'shall be prohibited' to ensure stricter enforcement.

The rules regarding the preparation and sale of meat from exotic animals were clarified to explicitly prohibit these activities unless the meat is inspected and passed, with specific allowances for intrastate commerce.

The bill header was updated from H.D. 2 to H.D. 3 to reflect its current stage in the legislative process.

Updated the legal citation for the charitable donation of wild game from Chapter 145 to Chapter 145D.

Expanded the exemption to explicitly cover the 'transportation or custom preparation' of wild game, in addition to preparation.

Updated bill metadata including version numbers, page counts, and legislative timestamps.

Changed the program from a specific 'axis deer meat donation pilot program' to a general 'wild game' donation exemption covering all non-indigenous species.

Removed the pilot program requirement that limited operations to specific islands with populations between 150,000 and 200,000.

Added a new definition for 'wild game' to include any non-indigenous species, explicitly mentioning axis deer as an example.

Changed the effective date to July 1, 3000, and removed the provision that would repeal the act in 2033.

Removed the requirement for a joint report to the legislature on the pilot program's outcomes and resource needs.

Updated the bill title and description to reflect the broader scope of wild game instead of just axis deer.

Establishes a new pilot program allowing hunters to donate axis deer meat to charities without standard inspection requirements.

Mandates that hunters complete a specific training and certification program regarding safe field dressing and disease identification before donating meat.

Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity and Department of Health to submit annual reports on the program's implementation and outcomes.

Adds a new legal definition for 'axis deer' and 'meat or meat products derived from axis deer' to clarify what the program covers.

Sets the program effective date for July 1, 2028, with a mandatory repeal and return to previous laws on June 30, 2033.

Limits the pilot program to islands with a population between 150,000 and 200,000.

The document header and metadata were updated to reflect a transfer from the House to the Senate floor amendment process.

The entire Axis Deer Meat Donation Pilot Program, including exemptions from inspection, transportation rules, and reporting requirements, was removed because the bill was withdrawn.

A single technical amendment was made to change the word 'virus' to 'disease' in the criteria for suspending the pilot program during an outbreak.

Created a new Axis Deer Meat Donation Pilot Program that allows hunters to donate axis deer meat to charities without standard inspection requirements.

Limited the pilot program's operation to islands with populations between 150,000 and 200,000.

Mandated that hunters must complete a specific training and certification program regarding field dressing and disease identification before donating meat.

Required the legislature to receive a report on the pilot program's outcomes, including public health concerns and resource needs, every two years.

Restricted the exemption to apply only to axis deer, removing the previous broader language covering all wild game species.

Set a sunset provision requiring the Act to be repealed on June 30, 2033, and reenacted in its original form.