ARC 9891C

ARC 9891C

NATURAL RESOURCE COMMISSION[571]

Notice of Intended Action

Proposing rulemaking related to fur harvester licenses
and providing an opportunity for public comment

    The Natural Resource Commission (Commission) hereby proposes to amend Chapter 15, “General License Regulations,” Iowa Administrative Code.

Legal Authority for Rulemaking

    This rulemaking is proposed under the authority provided in Iowa Code section 483A.1.

State or Federal Law Implemented

    This rulemaking implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code section 483A.1 and 2025 Iowa Acts, Senate File 253.

Purpose and Summary

    Chapter 15 governs hunting, fishing, and trapping license sales, fees, and general administration and a framework for license revocation and suspension. One amendment is proposed to implement 2025 Iowa Acts, Senate File 253, which created a new lifetime fur harvester permit for disabled veterans.

Regulatory Analysis

    A Regulatory Analysis for this rulemaking was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on October 1, 2025. A public hearing was held on the following date(s):

     ?   October 21, 2025

Fiscal Impact

    This rulemaking has no fiscal impact to the State of Iowa.

Jobs Impact

    After analysis and review of this rulemaking, no impact on jobs has been found.

Waivers

    This rulemaking is subject to the waiver provisions of 571—Chapter 11. Any person who believes that the application of the discretionary provisions of this rulemaking would result in hardship or injustice to that person may petition the Commission for a waiver of the discretionary provisions, if any.

Public Comment

    Any interested person may submit written comments concerning this proposed rulemaking, which must be received by the Department of Natural Resources (Department) no later than 4:30 p.m. on January 28, 2026. Comments should be directed to:

    Free language assistance: If you speak a non-English language, the Department offers language assistance services free of charge. Contact the Department at [email protected].

    Servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística: Si habla un idioma que no sea el inglés, los servicios de asistencia lingüística están disponibles de forma gratuita. Comuníquese con el Departamento al [email protected].

Public Hearing

    A public hearing at which persons may present their views orally or in writing will be held as follows:

    Persons who wish to make oral comments at the public hearing will be asked to state their names for the record and to confine their remarks to the subject of this proposed rulemaking.

    Any persons who intend to attend the hearing and have special requirements, such as those related to hearing or mobility impairments, should contact the Department and advise of specific needs.

    Free language assistance: If you need assistance in a language other than English, contact the Department at [email protected] or [email protected] or by telephone at 712.260.1040 at least seven days before the event.

    Asistencia lingüística gratuita: Si necesita ayuda en un idioma que no sea inglés, comuníquese con el Departamento al [email protected] o [email protected] o por teléfono a 712.260.1040 al menos siete días antes del evento.

Review by Administrative Rules Review Committee

    The Administrative Rules Review Committee, a bipartisan legislative committee which oversees rulemaking by executive branch agencies, may, on its own motion or on written request by any individual or group, review this rulemaking at its regular monthly meeting or at a special meeting. The Committee’s meetings are open to the public, and interested persons may be heard as provided in Iowa Code section 17A.8(6).

    The following rulemaking action is proposed:

    ITEM 1.  Reletter paragraphs 15.10(1)“aa” to 15.10(1)“jj” as 15.10(1)“bb” to 15.10(1)“kk”.

    ITEM 2.  Adopt the following new paragraph 15.10(1)“aa”:

    aa.  Fur harvester license, lifetime, disabled veteran — $59.50.