SB45 Alabama 2024 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

David Sessions Senator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2024

Title

Fish Consumption; to create and provide procedures to implement fish consumption advisories

Description

This bill would require the State Health Officer to issue an advisory regarding the consumption of fish from waters of this state when deemed appropriate.

This bill would require the State Health Officer to establish a panel to review and approve procedures to administer these advisories.

This bill would require the Alabama Department of Environmental Management to post signage at access areas adjacent to waters of this state with an active fish consumption advisory.

This bill would also require the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to notify fishing license purchasers of active fish consumption advisories.

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Subjects

Conservation & Natural Resources; Environmental Protection; Health; Public Safety & Emergencies