HB142 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Tommy Hanes

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Hunting and fishing licenses, nonresidents enrolled in college or university, authorized to purchase resident licenses except for lifetime licenses, Sec. 9-11-73 added

Summary

The bill lets nonresident students at Alabama colleges buy resident hunting and fishing licenses at resident prices and with resident privileges, under defined conditions.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, a nonresident student enrolled full-time at an Alabama institution can purchase noncommercial resident hunting, fishing, or combo licenses for the same price as residents and receive the same privileges as a resident license holder, except they cannot buy lifetime resident licenses. The student must prove their nonresident student status according to rules set by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. The bill adds a new section to define terms and apply these rules, and the changes take effect on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Nonresident students (ages 17-24) enrolled full-time at an Alabama institution of higher education who hunt or fish in Alabama, who may purchase resident licenses instead of nonresident licenses at resident prices and with resident privileges.
• The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and license vendors, which must verify nonresident student status and issue licenses under the new rules.

Key Provisions

• Adds Section 9-11-73 authorizing nonresident students to purchase resident hunting, fishing, or combination licenses for the same fee as residents and with the same privileges, excluding lifetime licenses.
• Defines 'institution of higher education' (per federal HEA standards) and 'nonresident student' (17 years or older, under 24, enrolled full-time).
• Requires nonresident students to submit proof of nonresident status to obtain licenses, under rules adopted by the Commissioner of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
• Effective date: 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

Game and Fish