Relating to a permit issued by the Parks and Wildlife Department for certain hunting dog field trials; authorizing a fee.

Contracts

• Land Lease Agreements: Landowners must amend leases to require the Lessee (Organizer) to provide proof of the SB2801 permit 48 hours prior to the event start.
• Liability Waivers: Update participant waivers to explicitly state that the hunting license exemption is valid only on the permitted property and only during the nine-day window. Participants traveling outside these bounds remain personally liable for poaching violations.
• Vendor Agreements: Define responsibility for permit application filing if utilizing third-party event secretaries.

Hiring/Training

• Field Staff: Event staff must be trained to maintain a real-time "Master List" of participants. This list must be producible immediately upon a Game Warden's request to validate the license exemption.
• Compliance Officer: Designate one individual responsible for tracking the 9-day permit window. If an event extends to a 10th day, a second permit application and fee are mandatory.

Reporting & Record-Keeping

• Pre-Event: Submission of TPWD application detailing property location, target species (squirrel, fur-bearing, or non-game), and sanctioning club.
• On-Site: The physical or digital permit must be displayed or held by the event master.
• Audit Trail: Maintain the roster of "registered participants" for at least 12 months post-event to defend against potential retroactive citations.

Fees & Costs

• Permit Fee: $50.00 per event (valid for up to 9 consecutive days).
• Cost Offset: This fee effectively replaces the need for out-of-state participants to purchase Non-Resident Special Hunting Licenses ($48-$132), offering a significant marketing tool for event organizers.