HB341 Alabama 2018 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

David FaulknerRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2018

Title

Conservation and Natural Resources Dept., deputy game and fish wardens, positions abolished, Sec. 9-11-17 repealed; Secs. 9-2-28, 9-2-64, 9-11-1 amd.

Summary

HB 341 would abolish deputy game and fish wardens and remove references to that position from Alabama law.

What This Bill Does

The bill eliminates the deputy game and fish warden position and repeals the authority that created it (Section 9-11-17). It redefines game and fish wardens to mean only conservation officers appointed by the Commissioner, removing deputies from that role. Wardens would still need to take an oath and post a bond, and they would still be reimbursed for certain expenses when performing duties away from headquarters.

Who It Affects

• Deputy game and fish wardens — the position would be abolished and references to deputies would be removed from the law.
• Conservation officers and the Commissioner — the role and definition of wardens would be limited to appointed wardens (no deputies), with existing requirements (oath, bond) and duties staying in place.

Key Provisions

• Abolish the deputy game and fish warden position and delete references to deputies; repeal Section 9-11-17.
• Redefine 'game and fish warden' to refer only to conservation officers appointed by the Commissioner; exclude deputies from the definition.
• Maintain the oath of office and bond requirements for wardens (and remove deputy references once implemented) and provide reimbursements for meals, lodging, and transportation when wardens are away from headquarters.
• Allow the Commissioner to appoint as many game and fish wardens as needed to enforce game and fish laws.

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Subjects

Game and Fish