(a)        Repealed by Session Laws 2005-455, s. 1.4, effective January 1, 2007.

(a1)      Authorization to Fish in Coastal and Joint Fishing Waters. – A CRFL issued under this section authorizes the licensee to engage in recreational fishing in coastal fishing waters, including joint fishing waters. A CRFL issued under this section does not authorize the licensee to fish in inland fishing waters.

(b)        Repealed by Session Laws 2005-455, s. 1.4, effective January 1, 2007.

(c)        Types of CRFLs; Fees; Duration. – The Wildlife Resources Commission shall issue the following CRFLs:

(1)        Annual Resident CRFL. – $15.00. This license is valid from the date of issue for a period of 12 months as defined by N.C. Gen. Stat. § 113-270.1B(b) and N.C. Gen. Stat. § 113-270.1B(c). This license shall be issued only to an individual who is a resident of the State.

(1a)      Annual Nonresident CRFL. – $30.00. This license is valid from the date of issue for a period of 12 months as defined by N.C. Gen. Stat. § 113-270.1B(b) and N.C. Gen. Stat. § 113-270.1B(c). This license shall be issued only to an individual who is not a resident of the State.

(2)        Repealed by Session Laws 2005-455, s. 1.4, effective January 1, 2007.

(3)        Repealed by Session Laws 2005-455, s. 1.4, effective January 1, 2007.

(4)        Ten-Day Resident CRFL. – $5.00. This license is valid for a period of 10 consecutive days, as indicated on the license. This license shall be issued only to an individual who is a resident of the State.

(4a)      Ten-Day Nonresident CRFL. – $10.00. This license is valid for a period of 10 consecutive days, as indicated on the license. This license shall be issued only to an individual who is not a resident of the State.

(5)        Repealed by Session Laws 2005-455, s. 1.4, effective January 1, 2007.

(6)        Lifetime CRFLs. – Except as provided in sub-subdivision j. of this subdivision, CRFLs issued under this subdivision are valid for the lifetime of the licensee.

a. -d.    Repealed by Session Laws 2005-455, s. 1.4, effective January 1, 2007.

e.         Infant Lifetime CRFL. – $100.00. This license shall be issued only to an individual younger than one year of age.

f.          Youth Lifetime CRFL. – $150.00. This license shall be issued only to an individual who is one year of age or older but younger than 12 years of age.

g.         Resident Adult Lifetime CRFL. – $250.00. This license shall be issued only to an individual who is 12 years of age or older but younger than 70 years of age and who is a resident of the State.

h.         Nonresident Adult Lifetime CRFL. – $500.00. This license shall be issued only to an individual who is 12 years of age or older and who is not a resident of the State.

i.          Resident Age 70 Lifetime CRFL. – $15.00. This license shall be issued only to an individual who is 70 years of age or older and who is a resident of the State.

j.          Resident Disabled Veteran CRFL. – $10.00. This license shall be issued only to an individual who is a resident of the State and who is a fifty percent (50%) or more disabled veteran as determined by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or as established by N.C. Gen. Stat. § 113-351(c)(3)(f). This license remains valid for the lifetime of the licensee so long as the licensee remains fifty percent (50%) or more disabled.

k.         Resident Totally Disabled CRFL. – $10.00. This license shall be issued only to an individual who is a resident of the State and who is totally and permanently disabled as determined by the Social Security Administration or as established by N.C. Gen. Stat. § 113-351(c)(3)(g).

(d)       Exemptions. – An individual is exempt from the license requirements of N.C. Gen. Stat. § 113-174.1(a) if the individual either:

(1)        Is under 16 years of age.

(2)        Holds any of the following licenses that were purchased prior to January 1, 2006:

a.         Infant Lifetime Sportsman License issued under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 113-270.1D(b)(1).

b.         Youth Lifetime Sportsman License issued under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 113-270.1D(b)(2).

c.         Adult Resident Lifetime Sportsman License issued under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 113-270.1D(b)(3).

d.         Nonresident Lifetime Sportsman License issued under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 113-270.1D(b)(4).

e.         Age 70 Resident Lifetime Sportsman License issued under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 113-270.1D(b)(5).

f.          Lifetime Resident Comprehensive Fishing License issued under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 113-271(d)(3).

g.         Lifetime Combination Hunting and Fishing License for Disabled Residents issued under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 113-270.1C(b)(4).

h.         Disabled Resident Sportsman License issued under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 113-270.1D(b)(6).

(3)        Holds any of the following licenses:

a.         Lifetime Fishing License for the Legally Blind issued under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 113-271(d)(7).

b.         Adult Care Home Resident Fishing License issued under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 113-271(d)(8). ?(2004-187, s. 2; 2005-455, ss. 1.4, 1.19; 2006-79, s. 1; 2013-283, s. 11; 2014-100, s. 14.25(b).)