SB282 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

J.T. WaggonerSenator

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Del MarshBen H. BrooksPaul SanfordRusty GloverHenry Eugene “Hank” Erwin Jr.Larry DixonScott BeasonJimmy Holley

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Hunting, veterans with disabilities hunting license established, continuously valid with proof of permanent and total disability, issuance fee

Summary

SB282 would create a special, continuously valid hunting license for Alabama veterans who are 100% service-connected, permanently and totally disabled.

What This Bill Does

It allows eligible disabled veterans to obtain a special hunting license that stays valid without renewing every year. To qualify, the veteran must be a Alabama resident for at least six months and provide proof of 100% service-connected, permanent and total disability from the VA or armed forces, submitted to the county license issuer, who charges a $1 issuance fee. The license replaces the need for an annual resident license for hunting but does not remove other licensing requirements for state wildlife areas or migratory waterfowl, and is issued under rules set by the commissioner rather than by special agents.

Who It Affects

• Alabama veterans certified as 100% service-connected, permanently and totally disabled who are Alabama residents for at least six months; they would be eligible to obtain the special disabled veteran's hunting license that is valid continuously.
• County license issuing officers (and their offices) authorized to issue licenses; they must verify eligibility, collect the $1 issuance fee, and issue the license (not issued by special agents).

Key Provisions

• Creates a special disabled veteran's hunting license valid on a continuous basis for veterans with 100% service-connected, permanent and total disability.
• Eligibility includes certification by VA or U.S. Armed Forces, Alabama residency for at least six months, and filing with a county issuing officer with proof of disability.
• Licenses require a $1 issuance fee and are issued by designated county offices, not by special agents.
• The special license substitutes for the annual resident hunting license for purposes of hunting but does not remove other licensing requirements for wildlife management areas or migratory waterfowl.
• The Department/commissioner may adopt rules necessary to implement this section.
• Effective date: on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

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Subjects

Conservation and Natural Resources Department