SB79 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Gerald O. Dial

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Boats and vessels, registration, Law Enforcement Agency., number sticker provided by dept., distinctive registration decals, distinctive letters authorized in lieu of numbers, fees, distrib. of part of fees to State Parks, Sec. 33-5-11am'd.

Summary

SB79 would replace annual vessel number stickers with five-year identification stickers, changing how fees are collected and where some revenues go, with oversight on sticker designs.

What This Bill Does

The bill would require the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency to issue five-year identification stickers for vessels to be placed on both sides of the bow. Standard five-year stickers would cost $20 per set plus a $2 issuance fee, with proceeds directed to the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for state parks. It also allows vessel owners to buy distinctive identification stickers supporting certain organizations, at a $50 cost, with $25 going to the sponsoring organization and $25 to state parks; the sticker designs must be approved by the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on License Tags and the agency secretary. The measure would take effect for the 2016-2017 registration year and would amend existing vessel numbering rules accordingly.

Who It Affects

• Vessel owners in Alabama who must register their vessels and would now use five-year identification stickers on the bow, paying standard sticker fees or opting for distinctive stickers to support organizations.
• State agencies and organizations that would receive revenue from sticker sales, including the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (state parks) and eligible sponsoring organizations for distinctive license tags; sticker design and revenue use are subject to oversight and approval.

Key Provisions

• Replace annual identification numbers with five-year identification number stickers placed on both sides of the bow, issued by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.
• Standard five-year stickers cost $20 per pair plus a $2 issuance fee, with proceeds to the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources earmarked for state parks.
• Allow distinctive five-year identification stickers supporting organizations eligible for distinctive motor vehicle license tags, costing $50 with $25 to the sponsoring organization and $25 to state parks (subject to production costs).
• Sticker designs require approval by the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on License Tags and the agency secretary; the first issuance period aligns with the current motor vehicle tag cycle and can be renewed every five years.
• Implemented for the 2016-2017 registration year; related laws and conflicts repealed as needed.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Law Enforcement Agency