SB13 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Rusty Glover

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

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

SB13 would allow nonresident students at Alabama colleges to buy resident hunting and fishing licenses (not lifetime licenses) at resident prices, if they prove they are full-time students.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the bill adds a new section (9-11-73) that lets nonresident students purchase any noncommercial resident hunting, fishing, or combination license or permit for the same price as residents and with the same privileges, except for lifetime licenses. It defines who counts as a nonresident student (ages 17-23, enrolled full-time at an Alabama college) and requires proof of student status under rules set by the Commissioner. The measure applies to licenses issued under Chapters 11 and 12 and becomes law after a specified effective date.

Who It Affects

• Nonresident students (ages 17-23) enrolled full-time at Alabama institutions of higher education; they could purchase resident licenses at resident prices and have resident privileges, provided they prove their status and do not use lifetime licenses.
• The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and its licensing process; they would verify student status and issue resident-fee licenses to eligible nonresident students.

Key Provisions

• Adds Section 9-11-73 to define terms: 'institution of higher education' and 'nonresident student' (17+ and under 24, full-time student).
• Allows a nonresident student to purchase noncommercial resident hunting, fishing, or combination licenses or permits for the same fee as a resident and with the same privileges, excluding lifetime resident licenses.
• Requires nonresident students to submit proof of nonresident student status according to rules adopted by the Commissioner of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
• Effective date: the act takes effect on the first day of the third month after its passage and 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