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Senate passes Outdoor Guides and Outfitters Licensing Act after contested floor debate
Summary
Following hours of debate and concerns from guides and several senators, the Utah Senate passed First Substitute House Bill 173 to license guides and outfitters who operate on public lands; supporters said the change brings state oversight and parity with neighboring states, while opponents warned it may add bureaucracy.
After extended debate, the Utah Senate passed First Substitute House Bill 173 on March 11, creating a licensing framework for outdoor guides and outfitters that will apply to services on public land and primarily to big-game guides.
Senator Christiansen, the Senate sponsor, said the bill "applies only to public land, sets a board that will establish a fee for…
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