HB56 Alabama 2015 1st Special Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Tommy Hanes

Republican

Session

First Special Session 2015

Title

Conservation and Natural Resources Department, commercial fishing, net and seine permits, transfers for physical hardship authorized, renewal without regard to certain income requirements for certain license years, Sec. 9-12-113 am'd.

Summary

The bill changes renewal rules for Alabama net and seine commercial fishing permits by removing income proof requirements and allowing renewal for people who previously failed to meet income standards, effective once the act becomes law.

What This Bill Does

It deletes the requirement to prove income when renewing net and seine permits in subsequent years. It also authorizes renewal for individuals who did not meet income requirements beginning October 1, 2014, and removes certain income verification provisions related to renewal.

Who It Affects

• Net and seine commercial fishing permit holders in Alabama (both residents and nonresidents) who renew their permits, who will no longer have to provide income proof for renewal.
• Individuals who previously failed to meet the income requirements (as of October 1, 2014) and are seeking renewal of their net or seine permits, who become eligible to renew under the new rules.

Key Provisions

• Deletes the proof-of-income requirements for renewal of net and seine permits in subsequent renewal years.
• Authorizes renewal of net or seine permits for persons who failed to meet income requirements beginning October 1, 2014.
• Deletes certain income verification provisions related to permit renewal (e.g., requirements tied to income tax returns).

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

Subjects

Conservation and Natural Resources Department