HB270 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Chad Fincher

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2013

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

HB270 would make violations of State Forestry Commission rules on state forest land punishable as Class C misdemeanors.

What This Bill Does

It adds that violating certain conduct rules on state forests is a Class C misdemeanor. It defines 'state forest' as land owned, leased, or held by the commission and designated as such. It states the bill does not require local government budget approval under Amendment 621 because it creates a new crime, and it becomes law after the governor signs with an effective date on the first day of the third month after passage.

Who It Affects

• People who visit or use state forest land: could be charged with a Class C misdemeanor for rule violations.
• State Forestry Commission and law enforcement: gain authority to enforce rules and penalties.
• Local governments: the bill is designed to avoid triggering local-funding approval requirements by Constitution Amendment 621 because it creates a crime.

Key Provisions

• Section 9-3-9 is amended to make violations of rules about conduct on state forests a Class C misdemeanor.
• Defines 'state forest' as land owned, leased, or held by the commission and designated as state forest.
• Declares the bill is exempt from Amendment 621 local-funds requirements because it creates a new crime.
• Sets an effective date: the first day of the third month after passage and governor's approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Forestry Commission