The Director of the Division of Fish and Game in the Department of Conservation and Economic Development may issue special limited licenses authorizing designated persons or members of an organized group of patients of a duly organized hospital or home, to fish in a specified place or places on a designated date or dates, when such persons or groups are properly escorted and supervised and such activity is part of a program of therapy, rehabilitation or recreation approved by the hospital or home.
Special limited fishing licenses shall be issued upon application therefor made to the Division of Fish and Game in accordance with rules and regulations to be issued by the director. No fee shall be charged for such license or for the issuance thereof.