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AL HB44
Bill
Status
2/2/2016
Primary Sponsor
Steve McMillan
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AI Summary
HB44 Summary
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Expands existing permit requirements to include all wild invertebrate and vertebrate species and their eggs, not just birds and animals.
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Establishes three permit types with specific fees: general permit for individuals ($50), educational permit for professors or teachers and their students ($10), and master collecting permit for firms or agencies ($100).
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Increases violation fines from a range of $10-$25 to three times the cost of the applicable permit.
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Permits are issued annually by the Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources for propagation or scientific purposes to properly accredited persons or institutions.
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Act 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
McMillan motion to Substitute SB106 for HB44 adopted Voice Vote
4/27/2016