HB482 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

David SessionsSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Commercial fishing, net and seine permits, permittee authorized to designate person for captains license to operate vessel, licensue by Conservation and Natual Resources Dept, Sec. 9-12-113.1 added

Summary

Allows net and seine fishing permit holders to designate one person to hold a captain’s license to operate the vessel when the permittee is not present.

What This Bill Does

The bill creates a mechanism for permit holders to designate a single individual who can obtain a captain’s license from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. This licensed person would be allowed to operate the permit vessel when the permittee is absent, but must follow all applicable laws as if the permittee were present. Any penalties for the operation would be charged to the permittee, and each captain’s license would cost $100 per year. The change becomes effective immediately after the governor signs it into law.

Who It Affects

• Net and seine permit holders: may designate one person to obtain a captain’s license to operate their vessel in the permittee’s absence.
• Designated captain licensees: individuals who receive the captain’s license to operate the vessel when the permittee is not present and must comply with laws; penalties are issued to the permittee.

Key Provisions

• Adds Section 9-12-113.1 authorizing net or seine permit holders to designate one person to be issued a captain's license by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
• The designated captain's license allows the licensee to operate the permit vessel when the permittee is not present on board.
• The licensee must comply with all laws and rules as if the permittee were present; any penalties are assessed against the permittee.
• Each captain's license costs $100 per license year.
• The act becomes effective immediately following the governor's 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