SB357 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Tom Whatley

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

SB357 would let nonresident college students in Alabama buy resident hunting and fishing licenses at resident prices and privileges, under certain conditions.

What This Bill Does

The bill allows a nonresident student enrolled in an Alabama institution of higher education to purchase any noncommercial resident hunting, fishing, or combination license or permit for the same fee as the resident license and to have the same privileges as a resident holder. Lifetime resident licenses would still be unavailable to these students. To qualify, the student must submit proof of nonresident student status according to rules adopted by the Commissioner of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.

Who It Affects

• Nonresident students aged 17–24 who are enrolled full-time at Alabama colleges or universities would be eligible to buy resident hunting and/or fishing licenses at resident prices and enjoy resident privileges, after providing proof of their status.
• The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (via the Commissioner) would establish rules for proving student status, and educational institutions may assist in verification as part of those rules.

Key Provisions

• Adds Section 9-11-73 to authorize nonresident students to purchase resident hunting, fishing, or combination licenses or permits at the same fee as residents and with the same privileges as resident holders, excluding lifetime licenses.
• Defines terms: 'institution of higher education' and 'nonresident student' (ages 17-24, full-time student) for purposes of this section.
• Requires nonresident students to submit proof of nonresident student status under rules adopted by the Commissioner of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
• Effective date: becomes law on the first day of the third month after passage/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