SB104 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Will BarfootSenator

Republican

Co-Sponsor

Tom Butler

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Conservation and Natural Resources Dept., disabled veteran lifetime hunting and fishing licenses, fees, disposition, Sec. 9-11-65.3 added.

Summary

The bill creates resident lifetime hunting and fishing licenses for Alabama’s disabled U.S. military veterans, with set fees and endowment funding.

What This Bill Does

Starting with the 2021 license year, the Department will issue resident lifetime hunting and fishing licenses to Alabama residents who are disabled U.S. military veterans. Fees for hunting and fishing licenses depend on disability rating and age, with specific amounts for each category and a $1.10 issuance fee. The licenses may be bought as a combination package, funds go to designated endowment funds, licenses are nontransferable, and nonresidents cannot purchase.

Who It Affects

• Alabama residents who are disabled U.S. military veterans (eligible for lifetime hunting and/or fishing licenses with reduced fees based on disability rating and age).
• Nonresidents of Alabama (not eligible to purchase these licenses).

Key Provisions

• Adds Section 9-11-65.3 to authorize resident lifetime hunting and fishing licenses for disabled U.S. military veterans starting with the 2021-2022 license year.
• Hunting licenses: 40% or more physically disabled veterans under 50 may pay $60; 40%+ and 50 or older may pay $30; 100% disabled veterans under 50 may pay $45; 100% disabled veterans 50 or older may pay $25; licenses deposited into the Alabama Game and Fish Endowment Fund.
• Freshwater fishing licenses: under 50 pay $45; 50 or older pay $25; deposits go to the Alabama Game and Fish Endowment Fund.
• Saltwater fishing licenses: under 50 pay $45; 50 or older pay $25; deposits go to the Marine Resources Endowment Fund.
• Combination lifetime license option may be offered for hunting, freshwater fishing, and saltwater fishing for the total of the applicable fees.
• Issuance fee of $1.10 is charged with license applications.
• Fees may be adjusted per sections 9-11-68 and 9-11-69; applications filed with the Commissioner or prescribed forms; licenses are nontransferable and only available to Alabama residents.
• Holder of a disabled veteran’s hunting or freshwater fishing license also receives privileges of the wildlife heritage license.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Conservation and Natural Resources Department