HB511 Alabama 2019 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Shane StringerRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2019

Title

Conservation and Natural Resources Dept., wildlife management areas, penalties for violating laws and rules, classification of offense, Sec. 9-11-307 am'd.

Summary

HB 511 would upgrade penalties for wildlife management area violations to a Class C misdemeanor and set new fines and jail terms, with an added note about local-funding provisions.

What This Bill Does

It changes the penalty for violating wildlife management area laws from an unclassified misdemeanor to a Class C misdemeanor. It sets a minimum fine of $100 (up to $100) and jail time of 30 days to 12 months, or both. It also references local-funding rules related to Amendment 621 and indicates the bill is exempt from those requirements due to specified exceptions. The act would take effect on the first day of the third month after it is passed and approved by the governor.

Who It Affects

• People who violate wildlife management area laws (they would face Class C misdemeanor penalties with the specified fines and jail time).
• Local governmental entities or authorities (the bill discusses local-fund expenditure rules and provides an exemption from Amendment 621 requirements).

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 9-11-307 to classify violations of wildlife management area laws as a Class C misdemeanor and to set penalties (minimum $100 fine; maximum $100 fine; imprisonment 30 days to 12 months; or both).
• Establishes the act's effective date as the first day of the third month following 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

Conservation and Natural Resources Department