HB386 Summary

• Authorizes nonresidents to purchase annual saltwater pier fishing licenses for $10, while residents ages 16-64 pay $5, with exemptions for current saltwater fishing license holders and those under 16 or over 65.

• Changes the expiration date for public pier fishing licenses and saltwater pier fishing licenses from July 31 to August 31 of each year.

• Maintains the $1,000 annual fee for operators of public fishing piers open to the general public in Alabama's inside waters and allows residents to fish from licensed public piers without purchasing an individual fishing license.

• Establishes that licenses are purchased through judges of probate, license commissioners, revenue commissioners, or other authorized officers, with a $1 issuance fee added to the license cost.

• Creates penalties for violations as Class C misdemeanors with a minimum $50 fine, plus an additional mandatory fine of twice the license amount for violations of public pier licensing requirements.