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AL HB312
Bill
Status
2/23/2017
Primary Sponsor
James Hanes
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AI Summary
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Authorizes holders of net and seine permits from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to designate one person to receive a captain's license.
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Permits the designated captain's licensee to operate the vessel without the permit holder being present on the vessel.
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Captain's licensee remains subject to all fishing laws and rules as if the permit holder were present, with any penalties assessed against the permit holder.
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Sets the cost of each captain's license at $100 per license year.
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Becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Commercial fishing, net and seine permits, permittee authorized to designate person for captains license to operate vessel, licensue by Conservation and Natual Resources Dept, Sec. 9-12-113.1 added
Game and Fish
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
2/23/2017