SB241 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

William “Bill” M. BeasleySenator

Democrat

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

SB241 would make violations of certain State Forestry Commission rules on state forests a Class C misdemeanor and clarifies its funding-related and effective-date provisions.

What This Bill Does

It amends Section 9-3-9 to categorize violations of specific administrative rules about conduct on state forests as Class C misdemeanors. It defines 'state forest' as land owned, leased, or held by the Commission and designated as a state forest, and confirms that existing forestry rules remain in effect until amended. It also notes the bill creates a new crime and, as such, is exempt from certain local-funding requirements, with an effective date set for the first day of the third month after the Governor signs it.

Who It Affects

• Individuals who visit or use land designated as a state forest would be subject to criminal penalties (Class C misdemeanor) for violating the Commission's rules.
• The State Forestry Commission and its enforcement staff would have the authority to promulgate and enforce these rules, with violations carrying Class C misdemeanor penalties.

Key Provisions

• Amends §9-3-9 to make violations of certain administrative rules on conduct in state forests a Class C misdemeanor.
• Defines 'state forest' as land owned, leased, or held by the Commission and designated as a state forest.
• Keeps existing Division of Forestry rules in effect until repealed or amended by the Commission.
• States that the bill creates a new crime and is exempt from local-funding requirements under Amendment 621; establishes the act's effective date as the first day of the third month after the Governor's approval.

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Subjects

Forestry Commission