301 KAR 2:030. Commercial guides.

      RELATES TO: KRS 150.025, 150.175, 150.190, 150.412

      STATUTORY AUTHORITY: KRS 13A.350, 150.025

      NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY: This administrative regulation pertains to licensing of commercial guides for hunting and fishing. In accordance with KRS 150.015, this administrative regulation is necessary to insure that the commercial aspect of hunting and fishing be represented by persons who are experienced and qualified in their respective fields and are of good moral character. The function of this administrative regulation is to screen applicants to determine their fitness for commercial hunting and/or fishing guides.

      Section 1. Where to Apply and Term of License. (1) All applications for a commercial guide's license must be made through the local Conservation Officer or Wildlife Management Area Manager, who will determine the applicant's fitness and qualifications through personal interview and investigation and certify to this in writing to the department.

      (2) A commercial guide's license is valid for one (1) calendar year.

      Section 2. Requirements. (1) Applicants must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.

      (2) Applicants must be of good moral character, sober and in good physical condition.

      (3) Applicants must be experienced in the field in which they are guiding.

      Section 3. Restrictions and Prohibitions. (1) Persons convicted of any game or fish violation during the past three (3) years are prohibited from obtaining a commercial guide's license, or the holder of such license convicted of any game or fish violation shall have his license revoked and will not be eligible for another commercial guide's license for a period of three (3) years.

      (2) No commercial guide shall participate in the taking of game or fish beyond the bag limit or creel limit of the person or persons he is guiding. (KFWR-G-71; 1 Ky.R. 64; eff. 11-13-74.)