SB314 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

George M. “Marc” Keahey

Democrat

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

SB314 would make violations of certain State Forestry Commission rules on state forests a Class C misdemeanor and addresses related local-funding rules.

What This Bill Does

It adds criminal penalties by making a violation of certain administrative rules about conduct on state forest land a Class C misdemeanor. It confirms the Forestry Commission can adopt and enforce rules, and those rules have the force of law. It also discusses local-funding requirements under Amendment 621, noting the bill would involve local funds but includes an exception that it does not require local approval since it defines a new crime (or amends an existing crime). The act would take effect on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Individuals who are on land designated as state forests, who could face a Class C misdemeanor for violating the specific conduct rules promulgated by the State Forestry Commission.
• Local governmental entities (counties/cities) in Alabama, which could be affected by local-funding rules under Amendment 621; the bill states it is exempt from those requirements because it creates a new crime or changes an existing crime.

Key Provisions

• The State Forestry Commission may adopt and promulgate rules; violations of certain rules about conduct on state forest land are designated as Class C misdemeanors.
• All existing rules of the Division of Forestry remain in effect until repealed or amended by the commission; such rules have the force of law when adopted.
• The bill triggers local-funding considerations under Amendment 621 but is exempt from those requirements because it defines a new crime or amends the definition of an existing crime.
• The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following its 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