provide for the licensure of certain fishing guides, and to provide a penalty therefor.

This bill requires individuals who provide paid fishing guide services to the public to obtain an annual license from South Dakota's Department of Game, Fish and Parks, effective July 1, 2027. To qualify, applicants must be at least 18 years old, maintain $1 million in liability insurance, and pay a $150 fee for residents. The license requirement does not apply to guiding services provided exclusively on the individual's own property. Operating without a license is a Class 1 misdemeanor, with each client served considered a separate offense.