NY S05917

Expands guide licensing requirements to include snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and kayaking in addition to existing activities like fishing, hunting, camping, and rock climbing.

Creates new "outfitter" definition for persons who receive compensation for arranging guide services and prohibits outfitters from providing unlicensed guides.

Requires guides and outfitters to provide written disclosure to clients before guiding services begin, including date, time period, cost, and character of services, with two-year retention requirement.

Establishes penalties for guides operating while intoxicated or impaired, with department authority to immediately suspend licenses for up to two years or revoke them, plus misdemeanor charges with fines up to $2,000 and up to one year imprisonment for repeat violations.

Increases guide license fee caps to $200 for residents or $500 for non-residents and requires the department to maintain a current list of licensed guides on its website.