Section 20.1-03-01.5 - Apprentice hunter validation1. An individual born after December 31, 1961, who is twelve years of age or older, and who does not possess a hunter safety education course certificate of completion may be issued an apprentice hunter validation. Except as provided in subsection 2, an apprentice hunter validation is valid for only one license year in a lifetime. An individual in possession of an apprentice hunter validation may hunt small game and deer only when accompanied by an adult licensed to hunt in this state whose license was not obtained using an apprentice hunter validation. An apprentice hunter validation holder must obtain all required licenses and stamps. For purposes of this section, "accompanied" means to stay within a distance of another individual that permits uninterrupted visual contact in unaided verbal communication.2. An individual who was issued an apprentice hunter validation for the 2020-21 license year may receive another apprentice hunter validation for one additional license year in the individual's lifetime.Amended by S.L. 2021, ch. 185 (HB 1242),§ 1, eff. 8/1/2021.Amended by S.L. 2017, ch. 172 (HB 1204),§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.