SB454 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Paul Sanford

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Conservation and Natural Resources Department, administrative rule implementing a check system to record harvest of deer and turkeys, prohibited

Summary

SB454 would stop the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources from creating a rule that requires hunters to report deer or turkey harvests to the department.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the bill would forbid the department from adopting any administrative rule that forces hunters to report each deer or turkey harvest within a set time. It would not prevent tagging or ticketing harvested wildlife for the purpose of limiting harvests. The law would take effect on the first day of the third month after it is approved by the Governor.

Who It Affects

• Hunters of deer and turkeys: would not be required to report their harvests to the department under a check system.
• Department of Conservation and Natural Resources: would be restricted from creating rules that require harvest reporting, but could still require tagging or ticketing of wildlife.

Key Provisions

• Section 1(a): The department may not adopt any administrative rule implementing a check system that requires a hunter to report each deer or turkey harvest within a specified time.
• Section 1(b): The prohibition does not stop the department from tagging or ticketing harvested wildlife to limit harvests.
• Section 2: The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after its passage and 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

Conservation and Natural Resources Department