HB335 Alabama 2019 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Tim WadsworthRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2019

Title

Fishing licenses, provide an exception from licensure to members of a high school fishing team, Secs. 9-11-53, 9-11-53.1 am'd.

Summary

HB 335 would exempt high school fishing team members from needing fishing licenses when they fish under the direct supervision of their coach.

What This Bill Does

The bill amends Alabama fishing license laws to create an exemption for members of public or private high school fishing teams who fish under the direct supervision of their fishing coach. The exemption applies to both freshwater and saltwater licenses. In practice, qualifying students would not need a license while fishing in this supervised team setting.

Who It Affects

• Public or private high school students who are members of a school fishing team would be exempt from freshwater and saltwater license requirements when fishing under their coach's direct supervision.
• The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and license-issuing officers would apply and enforce this exemption when determining license requirements for these student fishers.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 9-11-53 to exempt high school fishing team members from freshwater license requirements if they fish under the direct supervision of the fishing coach.
• Amends Section 9-11-53.1 to exempt high school fishing team members from saltwater license requirements if they fish under the direct supervision of the fishing coach.

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

Subjects

Fishing