HB386 Alabama 2010 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Primary Sponsor: Thomas JacksonRepresentative
Democrat
Co-Sponsors: Steve McMillan Howard Sanderford Frank McDaniel
Session: Regular Session 2010
Title: Saltwater pier fishing licenses, nonresident license provided for, expiration date altered for public fishing pier license and saltwater pier fishing license, Sec. 9-11-56.3 am'd.
Summary: HB386 creates a public fishing pier license for operators, allows nonresidents to buy a saltwater pier license for anglers, and sets August 31 as the annual expiration date for both licenses.
What This Bill Does
It requires pier operators to obtain a public fishing pier license costing $1,000 per year to run piers open to the public. It adds a saltwater pier fishing license for anglers, with a $5 fee for Alabama residents and $10 for nonresidents, with exemptions for certain youth and seniors or those who already hold a current saltwater license. Licenses are issued annually and expire on August 31; revenue from licenses goes to the Marine Resources Fund, and issuance is handled by designated local and state officers. Violations are Class C misdemeanors with a minimum $50 fine, plus an additional fine equal to twice the license amount for violating the pier license requirement.

Who It Affects
Public fishing pier operators: must obtain a $1,000/year license to operate piers open to the public, and may charge a fee for pier use.
Pier anglers (residents 16-64 and nonresidents): must purchase a saltwater pier license to fish from piers in Gulf/inside waters, with $5 for residents and $10 for nonresidents, plus exemptions for those under 16, 65+, or those with a current saltwater license.

Key Provisions
Authorizes nonresidents to purchase a saltwater pier fishing license; license cost is $10; licenses apply to Gulf of Mexico or inside waters as defined by Rule 220-3-.04.
Public fishing pier license: price $1,000 per year; issued by the Marine Resources Division; allows operation of piers open to the public; pier operators may charge usage fees.
License expiration: licenses (both public pier and saltwater pier) expire August 31 each year.
Licensing process: licenses may be purchased through probate judges, license commissioners, revenue commissioners, or other officers; $1 issuance fee included.
Revenue handling: license revenue remitted on the first day of each month to the Department and deposited to the Marine Resources Fund.
Violations: Class C misdemeanor with minimum $50 fine; for violating the pier license requirement, an additional mandatory fine equal to twice the license amount.

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Subjects: Conservation and Natural Resources Department