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AL HB481
Bill
Status
4/14/2015
Primary Sponsor
David Sessions
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AI Summary
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Repeals the Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources' authority to set minimum weight requirements for shrimp caught in Alabama territorial waters.
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Authorizes the commissioner to establish areas closed to commercial and recreational shrimping, including all inside waters from May 1 to June 1 each year and Mobile Bay (Mayday Park to Great Point Clear) from August 15 to October 1 each year.
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Allows the commissioner to declare emergency open or closed seasons for shrimp harvesting due to biological, technical, environmental factors, or public health and welfare concerns.
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Establishes violation as a Class C misdemeanor punishable as provided by law, replacing the previous penalty structure of $25-$100 per offense.
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Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Harvesting of shrimp, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources authorized to establish areas that are closed to the commercial and recreational harvesting of shrimp, emergency ruling authority
Fish and Wildlife
Last Action
Indefinitely Postponed
6/3/2015