SB314 Alabama 2019 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Bobby D. SingletonSenator

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2019

Title

Conservation and Natural Resources, wildlife, possession for public exhibition purposes, importing of cervidae, prohibited, Sec. 9-11-328 am'd.

Summary

SB 314 bans the import of any Cervidae species (deer family) into Alabama by publicly owned zoos or wildlife exhibits and privately owned traveling zoos, circuses, or pet shops, while preserving existing possession rules for public exhibition.

What This Bill Does

The bill changes the law to prohibit importing Cervidae into Alabama by the specified public and private exhibitors. It clarifies that while these entities are generally not subject to the rest of the animal-exhibit provisions, they may not bring cervids into the state. The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after the Governor approves it.

Who It Affects

• Municipal, county, state, or other publicly owned zoos or wildlife exhibits — cannot import Cervidae into Alabama.
• Privately owned traveling zoos, circuses, or pet shops — cannot import Cervidae into Alabama.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 9-11-328 to prohibit import of any Cervidae species by public or private exhibitors (zoos/exhibits, traveling zoos, circuses, pet shops).
• Specifies that these entities are not swept under the article in general, but are prohibited from importing cervids into the state.
• Effective date: the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Conservation and Natural Resources Department