SB233 Alabama 2017 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2017
Title
Conservation and Natural Resources Dept., oysters and certain other seafood, cause of action for damages created, treble damages, affirmative defense
Description
This bill would specify that the owner or lessee of a private reef, bed, or bottom has a cause of action against a person who takes oysters, or who damages, by pollution or otherwise, the reef, bed, or bottom
This bill would provide for treble damages and payment of attorney's fees
This bill would create an affirmative defense
Relating to marine resources; to provide a cause of action by the owner or lessee of a private reef, bed, or bottom against a person who takes oysters, or who damages, by pollution or otherwise, the reef, bed, or bottom; to provide for treble damages and the payment of attorney's fees; and to provide for an affirmative defense.
Subjects
Oysters
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| February 23, 2017 | S | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry |
Bill Calendar
| Type | Date | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearing | April 12, 2017 | RM316 at 14:30 | Senate AC&F Hearing |
| Hearing | March 1, 2017 | RM316 Added a PH at 14:30 | Senate AC&F Public Hearing |
| Hearing | March 1, 2017 | RM316 Added a PH at 14:30 | Senate AC&F Hearing |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | SB233 Alabama 2017 Session - Introduced |