SB22 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Larry MeansMayor

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Hunting and fishing, disabled veterans, hunting and fishing license established, continuously valid under certain conditions, issuance fee

Summary

The bill would create a special, continuously valid hunting and fishing license for Alabama veterans who are 100% service-connected and permanently disabled.

What This Bill Does

It establishes a special disabled veteran's hunting and freshwater and saltwater fishing license that remains valid as long as the veteran is 100% service-connected, permanently and totally disabled. Eligible veterans must apply in their county of residence and provide proof from the VA or the U.S. Armed Forces of their disability status, along with residency information. The license would replace the annual resident hunting and fishing licenses, but would not remove other licenses or requirements for state wildlife areas or migratory waterfowl. It would be issued by regular licensing officers (not special agents) with a $1 issuance fee, and the commissioner may adopt rules to implement and administer the program.

Who It Affects

• 100% service-connected, permanently and totally disabled Alabama veterans who are bona fide residents for at least six months prior to applying, because they would be eligible for a continuously valid license.
• County license issuing offices and staff, who would process applications, verify disability proof, collect the $1 issuance fee, and issue the licenses (not through special agents).

Key Provisions

• Establishes a special disabled veteran's hunting and freshwater and saltwater fishing license valid on a continuous basis for veterans with 100% service-connected, permanent and total disability.
• Eligibility requires certification by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces and at least six months of Alabama residency before the date of application.
• Application must be filed in the county of residence with age, residence details, post office address, length of residence in the state, and attached proof of disability.
• Licenses issued under this section replace the annual resident licenses for hunting, freshwater fishing, and saltwater fishing, but do not remove other licenses or requirements for hunting on state wildlife management areas or migratory waterfowl hunting.
• Licenses shall be issued by regular issuing officers; special agents shall not issue these licenses; a $1 issuance fee is allowed.
• The Alabama commissioner may adopt rules necessary to implement and administer this section.
• The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and approval by the Governor.

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

Subjects

Conservation and Natural Resources Department