SB29 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Tom Whatley

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

SB29 lets nonresident college students in Alabama buy resident hunting and fishing licenses (excluding lifetime licenses) at resident prices and with resident privileges, if they prove their student status.

What This Bill Does

The bill adds a new section that defines nonresident students and authorizes them to purchase noncommercial resident licenses for hunting, fishing, or both, paying the same fees and enjoying the same privileges as resident license holders. To obtain a license, students must provide proof of their nonresident student status under rules set by the Commissioner. It applies to licenses issued under the hunting and fishing chapters, and the law takes effect on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Nonresident students (ages 17-24) enrolled as full-time students at Alabama institutions of higher education, who would be eligible to purchase resident hunting and/or fishing licenses at resident rates and privileges upon providing proof of status.
• The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and license-issuing offices, which must implement the proof requirements and process for issuing licenses under the new section.

Key Provisions

• Adds Section 9-11-73 to authorize nonresident students to purchase resident hunting, fishing, or combination licenses at the same fees and with the same privileges as residents, excluding lifetime 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.
• Defines terms: 'institution of higher education' and 'nonresident student' for purposes of this section.
• Provides that the act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and governor 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