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AL SB284
Bill
Status
2/28/2013
Primary Sponsor
George Keahey
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AI Summary
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Expands permit requirements to cover any wild invertebrate or vertebrate species and their eggs, in addition to protected wild animals and birds.
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Establishes three permit types with increased fees: general permit for individuals ($50), educational permit for professors/teachers and their students ($10), and master collecting permit for organizations/entities ($100), replacing the previous $1 flat fee.
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Changes violation penalties from a fine of $10-$25 to a fine equal to three times the amount of the applicable permit fee.
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Makes violation of permit requirements a misdemeanor offense for any person, firm, association, or corporation possessing protected species without proper authorization.
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Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Conservation and Natural Resources Department, wild animal or birds or bird eggs, permits and fees to collect for scientific or educational purposes, law to apply to wild invertebrate or vertebrate species, fines, Sec. 9-11-231 am'd.
Conservation and Natural Resources Department
Last Action
Indefinitely Postponed
5/7/2013