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AL HB248
Bill
Status
5/3/2023
Primary Sponsor
Craig Lipscomb
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AI Summary
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Commissioner of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources shall issue a permit to municipalities or private fishing/conservation entities to introduce black bass into the Coosa River if all conditions are met.
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Black bass must be obtained from state-approved fish hatcheries and limited to Northern Largemouth Bass (Micropterus salmoides salmoides), Florida Bass (Micropterus salmoides floridanus), or first-generation offspring of these two subspecies.
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Municipalities or private entities must bear all costs associated with purchase, transport, and introduction of black bass.
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Commissioner may deny permits based on environmental, pathogenic, biological factors, or public health and welfare concerns under existing authority under Code of Alabama 1975 Sections 9-2-2 and 9-2-7.
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Department of Conservation and Natural Resources shall adopt necessary rules for implementation; act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and gubernatorial approval.
Legislative Description
Relating to natural resources; to prohibit a person from introducing or placing fish into the waters of the state without a permit issued by the Commissioner of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources; to provide exceptions; to require the commissioner to issue a permit for the introduction of black bass into the Coosa River in certain circumstances; to provide for penalties; and in connection therewith would have as its purpose or effect the requirement of a new or increased expenditure of local funds within the meaning of Section 111.05 of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022.
Natural resources, introduction of fish into state waters, to require permit, exception
Last Action
Read Second Time in Second House
5/17/2023