HB452 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Steve McMillan

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Forestry Commission, administrative rules, violations pertaining to conduct of persons on land designated as state forest, penalties, Sec. 9-3-9 am'd.

Summary

HB452 would make violations of State Forestry Commission rules on state forest land a Class C misdemeanor.

What This Bill Does

The bill would allow the State Forestry Commission to adopt and enforce rules about conduct on state forests, with violations becoming Class C misdemeanors. It amends Section 9-3-9 to put these rules into law and to keep existing rules in effect until they are changed. It also explains how this interacts with Amendment 621 about local funding, noting an exemption from the usual local-funding approval process. The measure becomes effective on the first day of the third month after it passes and the Governor signs it.

Who It Affects

• Individuals who visit or use state forests: could be charged with a Class C misdemeanor for violating forestry rules.
• Local governments and taxpayers: potential local funding implications are addressed by an exemption from the typical local-funding approval process.

Key Provisions

• Violations of certain State Forestry Commission rules on state forest land become Class C misdemeanors.
• Section 9-3-9 is amended to authorize the Commission to adopt and promulgate rules with the force of law and to keep existing rules in effect until amended.
• The bill acknowledges local-funding concerns under Amendment 621 but provides that the local-expenditure issue is exempt from the usual 2/3 vote/approval requirement due to specified exceptions.
• Effective date: the first day of the third month following passage and governor’s approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Forestry Commission