SB425 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Greg AlbrittonSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

Conservation and Natural Resources Department, rule prohibiting transportation and release of feral swine, penalty increased, mandatory minimum fine, Sec. 9-11-72 added

Summary

SB425 would raise penalties for illegally transporting or releasing live feral swine, making violations a Class B misdemeanor with a mandatory minimum $2,500 fine.

What This Bill Does

It adds a new Section 9-11-72 to Alabama law. It makes any violation of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources rules that prohibit transporting or releasing live feral swine a Class B misdemeanor. It requires a mandatory minimum fine of $2,500 for violators, replacing the previous lower penalties. The bill takes effect on the first day of the third month after it becomes law.

Who It Affects

• Individuals or entities that illegally transport or release live feral swine would face a Class B misdemeanor and a mandatory minimum fine of at least $2,500.
• The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and state courts would enforce and apply the new penalty when such rules are violated.

Key Provisions

• Adds Section 9-11-72: violation of any rule prohibiting the transportation and release of live feral swine is a Class B misdemeanor.
• Imposes a mandatory minimum fine of not less than $2,500 for violators.
• Covers violations of any department rule prohibiting the transportation and release of live feral swine.
• Effective date: the first day of the third month following passage and approval (or becoming law).

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Subjects

Conservation and Natural Resources Department