Wyoming Statutes
Wyo. Stat. § 23-2-416 (2026)
License suspension and revocation; grounds;
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payment of damages; proceedings.
(a) The board may require a licensee to pay damages as
provided by subsection (b) of this section, may refuse to issue
or renew or may suspend or revoke a license issued under this
act or may otherwise discipline a licensee for any of the
following causes:
(i) Fraud or substantial misrepresentation in
obtaining a license under this act;
(ii) Fraudulent advertising;
(iii) Conviction of a felony that relates to the
practice of professional guiding or outfitting or to the ability
to practice as a professional guide or outfitter;
(iv) Violation of any significant federal or state
law or related regulations pertaining to wildlife, game and
fish;
(v) Unethical or dishonorable conduct;
(vi) A substantial breach of contract with any person
using outfitting or professional guiding services of the
licensee;
(vii) Willful violation of the terms and conditions
under which the license is issued;
(viii) Inhumane treatment of any animal;
(ix) Willfully endangering the health and safety of
any person;
(x) Violation of this act or any rule or regulation
of the board.
(b) If a client of an outfitter or professional guide
licensed under this act is injured by any of the causes
specified under subsection (a) of this section, the board may
require the outfitter or guide as a condition of returning his
license, to pay to the client any court ordered damages
including any:
(i) Fees paid by the client to the outfitter or
guide;
(ii) Actual travel and lodging expenses incurred by
the client in attempting to use the outfitter's or guide's
services; and
(iii) Other actual expenses incurred by the client in
attempting to use the outfitter's or guide's services.
(c) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section,
suspension and revocation proceedings under this section shall
be conducted in accordance with the Wyoming Administrative
Procedure Act.
(d) Upon receipt from the department of family services of
a certified copy of an order from a court to withhold, suspend
or otherwise restrict a license issued by the board, the board
shall notify the party named in the court order of the
withholding, suspension or restriction in accordance with the
terms of the court order. No appeal under the Wyoming
Administrative Procedure Act shall be allowed for a license
withheld, suspended or restricted under this subsection.Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2
cases, 1992–2004 · leading case: Billings v. Wyoming Bd. of Outfitters & Prof'l Guides, 2004 WY 42 (Wyo. 2004).
Billings v. Wyoming Bd. of Outfitters & Prof'l Guides, 2004 WY 42 (Wyo. 2004). “Whether Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 23-2-416 (a)(iv) and (ix) and Chapter 3, Section l(n) (1997) of the Board’s rules are unconstitutionally vague? 5.”
Billings v. Wyoming State Bd. of Outfitters & Prof'l Guides, 837 P.2d 84 (Wyo. 1992). “Wyo.Stat. § 23-2-416(a)(iv) (1991) authorizes the Board to suspend or revoke an outfitter's license for violation of a significant wildlife law.”
— Wyo. Stat. § 23-2-416(a)(iv) — 1 case
Billings v. Wyoming State Bd. of Outfitters & Prof'l Guides, 837 P.2d 84 (Wyo. 1992). “Wyo.Stat. § 23-2-416(a)(iv) (1991) authorizes the Board to suspend or revoke an outfitter's license for violation of a significant wildlife law.”
— Wyo. Stat. § 23-2-416(a)(ix) — 1 case
Billings v. Wyoming Bd. of Outfitters & Prof'l Guides, 2004 WY 42 (Wyo. 2004). “Whether Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 23-2-416 (a)(iv) and (ix) and Chapter 3, Section l(n) (1997) of the Board’s rules are unconstitutionally vague? 5.”
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