HB312 Alabama 2015 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: David SessionsSenator
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2015
Title: Conservation and Natural Resources, marine resources, add endorsements, stamps, or licenses, commissioner authorized to provide by rule, add'l fees
Summary: HB312 lets Alabama require endorsements or stamps to harvest certain marine resources, with fees dedicated to managing those species.
What This Bill Does
If passed, the commissioner can require people who harvest or attempt to harvest certain marine resources to have an endorsement, stamp, or special license. The specific endorsement requirements and fees are set by rule. Fees collected go into the Marine Resources Fund and must be used only for the management and development of the affected species. The endorsement is in addition to any other licenses or fees that may be required by law.

Who It Affects
Harvesters and prospective harvesters of defined marine resources, who must obtain the endorsement/stamp/license and pay any fees.
The Marine Resources Fund and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, which collect these fees and use them specifically for managing and developing the targeted species.

Key Provisions
The commissioner may require possession of an endorsement, stamp, or special license to harvest specified marine resources.
Requirements and fees for endorsements/stamps/licenses are established by rule, and fees go to the Marine Resources Fund for management and development of the targeted species.
Any endorsement or stamp required is in addition to existing licenses or fees.
Marine resources are defined as those under the Division of Marine Resources; the act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and Governor 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: Conservation and Natural Resources Department