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AL HB596
Bill
Status
4/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Chris Sells
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 9-11-86 of the Alabama Code to prohibit any person from transporting live catfish (family Ictaluridae) harvested from public waters out of the state.
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Violation of the catfish transport prohibition is classified as a Class B misdemeanor with a minimum fine of $2,000 per violation.
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Maintains existing restrictions on transporting game fish beyond state boundaries limited to one day's creel limit for personal use only, with misdemeanor penalties of $100-$250.
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Becomes effective October 1, 2025.
Legislative Description
Catfish; transfer out of state of those harvested in public waters prohibited; criminal penalties for violations established
Conservation & Natural Resources
Last Action
Currently Indefinitely Postponed
5/6/2025