Except as otherwise provided in this section, beginning July 1, 2027, an individual may not, for consideration, act as a fishing guide or represent to the public that the individual is a fishing guide, without first obtaining an annual guide license from the Department of Game, Fish and Parks. The licensure requirement does not apply to an individual providing guide services on a body of water located entirely within the boundaries of property that the individual owns. Any individual who provides fishing guide services without a license, or while under a suspended license, is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. Each client who receives service under these conditions constitutes a distinct and separate offense.