HB244 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Spencer Collier

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Shrimp, saltwater bait shrimp license, regulation of shrimping areas for bait and the number of shrimp baskets licensee may have in his or her possession, Sec. 9-12-54.4 am'd.

Summary

HB244 would narrow the net restriction to temporarily closed areas and increase the number of standard shrimp baskets a live saltwater bait licensee may possess.

What This Bill Does

It changes the net-width restriction so it applies only in areas temporarily closed to commercial shrimping, not in all areas closed to shrimping. It increases the allowed number of shrimp baskets a licensee may have: two on the boat, two on the truck, and four at the place of business (eight total). It maintains the standard basket sizes and other existing rules, including packaging requirements for dead shrimp.

Who It Affects

• Licensed live saltwater bait catchers, who would be allowed more baskets at various locations and face the narrower net restriction only in temporary closures.
• Businesses that handle or sell live bait, which would need to accommodate more baskets at their place of business and ensure compliance with the new limits.

Key Provisions

• The restriction on using a seine or travel net wider than 16 feet applies only in areas temporarily closed to commercial shrimping, not in all areas permanently or otherwise closed.
• Licensees may possess up to two standard shrimp baskets on their boat, up to two on their truck, and up to four at their place of business (total up to eight baskets per licensee).
• Standard shrimp baskets are defined as 17 inches in diameter at the top, 13.5 inches at the bottom, and 14 inches in height.
• Dead shrimp must be packaged and sold with the head attached in lots of no more than one pound.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Conservation and Natural Resources Department