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Alabama Code (Last Updated: November 28, 2014) |
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Title9 CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES. |
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Chapter11. FISH, GAME AND WILDLIFE. |
| Article 1. General Provisions. |
| § 9-11-1. Definitions. |
| § 9-11-2. Acquisition of lands for state game lands; erection, etc., of buildings for propagation of game, birds or fish. |
| § 9-11-2.1. Closing of existing hunting lands; replacement acreage; annual reports. |
| § 9-11-3. Title and deeds to acquired lands; supervision of same. |
| § 9-11-4. State game refuges or sanctuaries; shooting preserves, game refuges, etc., in national forests, etc. |
| § 9-11-5. Commissioner, wardens, etc., constituted peace officers. |
| § 9-11-6. Violations of fish and game laws - Jurisdiction; reporting of convictions and disposition of fines. |
| § 9-11-7. Violations of fish and game laws - District attorneys to prosecute; district attorney's fee. |
| § 9-11-8. Violations of fish and game laws - Authority of enforcement officers, etc., generally; arrest without warrant. |
| § 9-11-9. Violations of fish and game laws - Service and return of warrant as to firms or corporations. |
| § 9-11-10. Violations of fish and game laws - Clerks to report results of prosecutions. |
| § 9-11-11. Violations of fish and game laws - Charging of several offenses. |
| § 9-11-12. Violations of fish and game laws - Fees of arresting officers. |
| § 9-11-13. Violations of fish and game laws - Style of proceedings. |
| § 9-11-14. Violations of fish and game laws - Procedure on appeal. |
| § 9-11-15. Violations of fish and game laws - Judgment on appeal. |
| § 9-11-16. Seizure, forfeiture and disposal of prohibited devices, etc., used in catching, killing, etc., fish or fur-bearing animals. |
| § 9-11-17. Deputy game and fish wardens; appointment; duties; authority; revocation of appointment; compensation and status. |
| § 9-11-18. Furnishing of equipment for game and fish wardens. |
| § 9-11-19. Assent to federal act relating to fish restoration and management projects; disposition of fishing license fees generally. |
| § 9-11-20. Release of turkeys into wild areas of state prohibited; exceptions; penalty. |
| § 9-11-21. Investigation of hunting deaths by grand jury; reporting of such accidents. |
| § 9-11-22. Commercial fishing equipment required to be affixed with tags. |
| § 9-11-23. Alabama Marine Resources Endowment Fund. |
| § 9-11-24. Violation of fish and game laws - Assessment of court costs. |
| § 9-11-25. Licenses and permits not transferable; penalties. |
| § 9-11-26. Penalty for offering to sell shellfish, wild fish, or farm-raised fish processed with certain banned drugs. |
| Article 2. Hunting, Fishing and Trapping Licenses Generally. |
| § 9-11-30. Game breeder's license - Issuance; renewal; expiration; fees. |
| § 9-11-31. Game breeder's license - Sales by licensee; nonindigenous game breeder option. |
| § 9-11-31.1. Game breeder's license - Violations |
| § 9-11-32. Duration and scope of licenses. |
| § 9-11-33. Hunting and fishing licenses generally - Numbering; delivery of blank licenses to issuing authorities; return of unused licenses and stubs. |
| § 9-11-34. Hunting and fishing licenses generally - License cards. |
| § 9-11-35. Hunting or fishing license not required of member of armed forces during war. |
| § 9-11-35.1. Licensing exception for residents on active military duty. |
| § 9-11-36. Issuance of licenses generally - Persons authorized; record. |
| § 9-11-37. Issuance of licenses generally - Issuance fee; reports. |
| § 9-11-38. Special agents for issuing hunting and fishing licenses — Application for appointment; authority. |
| § 9-11-39. Special agents for issuing hunting and fishing licenses - Bond generally; appointment. |
| § 9-11-40. Special agents for issuing hunting and fishing licenses - Bond of agents to be payable to judge of probate or license commissioner. |
| § 9-11-41. Special agents for issuing hunting and fishing licenses - Furnishing of blank licenses to agents. |
| § 9-11-42. Special agents for issuing hunting and fishing licenses - Duties generally; remittance of fees collected, etc., to probate judge or license commissioner. |
| § 9-11-43. Responsibility of judge of probate or license commissioner as to licenses; disposition of fees from sale of licenses. |
| § 9-11-44. Resident license - Hunting. |
| § 9-11-44.1. Certification of completion of approved hunter education course required for issuance of license; penalty; "supervision required" status. |
| § 9-11-45. License to hunt on wildlife management areas; fee; violations. |
| § 9-11-45.1. Use of crossbows for hunting. |
| § 9-11-46. Nonresident hunting licenses - "Small game only." |
| § 9-11-47. Nonresident hunting licenses - "All game." |
| § 9-11-48. Nonresident hunting licenses - "Trip small game." |
| § 9-11-49. Nonresident hunting licenses - "Trip all game." |
| § 9-11-49.1. Establishment of bag limits, etc., for certain nonresidents. |
| § 9-11-50. Hunting by persons under 16 years of age. |
| § 9-11-51. Hunting without license, etc. |
| § 9-11-52. Dog trainer's license. |
| § 9-11-53. Resident license - Freshwater fishing. |
| § 9-11-53.1. Resident license - Saltwater fishing. |
| § 9-11-53.2. Resident annual combination saltwater-freshwater licenses; fee; disposition of fee; additional issuance fees. |
| § 9-11-53.3. Reciprocal agreement with Florida exempting persons 65 years or older from licensing requirements. |
| § 9-11-53.4. Resident seven-day trip freshwater fishing license. |
| § 9-11-53.5. Resident seven-day trip saltwater fishing license. |
| § 9-11-53.6. Resident daily state lake fishing license. |
| § 9-11-54. Special fishing license for totally disabled persons; period of validity; request for recertification of disability; fee of issuing authority; definitions. |
| § 9-11-55. Nonresident freshwater fishing licenses - Annual license; penalty. |
| § 9-11-55.1. Nonresident freshwater fishing licenses - Use of certain trotlines prohibited; inspection of permissible trotlines required; penalties. |
| § 9-11-55.2. Nonresident saltwater fishing license; cost; disposition of fees; penalty for violation. |
| § 9-11-55.3. Combination nonresident saltwater-freshwater license; fee. |
| § 9-11-55.4. Nonresident state lake fishing license. |
| § 9-11-55.5. Nonresident family three-day fishing license. |
| § 9-11-56. Nonresident freshwater fishing licenses - Trip license; penalty. |
| § 9-11-56.1. Nonresident fishing licenses - Commercial license. |
| § 9-11-56.2. Annual "Free Fishing Day." |
| § 9-11-56.3. Public fishing pier license; saltwater pier fishing license; fees. |
| § 9-11-56.4. Disabled three-day fishing event license. |
| § 9-11-57. Fishing without license. |
| § 9-11-58. Licenses of nonresident live fish and minnow dealers; fees of issuing authorities; disposition of fees. |
| § 9-11-59. License to capture or kill fur-bearing animals for commercial purposes; traps. |
| § 9-11-60. Disposition of funds from sale of fur catchers' licenses; report of licenses issued. |
| § 9-11-61. Transporting, etc., furs, skins, or pelts without fur catcher's license. |
| § 9-11-62. Fur dealers defined; presumptions. |
| § 9-11-63. Fur dealer's license; penalty for violations. |
| § 9-11-64. Inspection of books and records of dealers, etc. |
| § 9-11-65. Lifetime resident hunting, freshwater fishing and combination licenses. |
| § 9-11-65.1. Issuance of hunting and fishing licenses on combination license basis; fees. |
| § 9-11-65.2. Lifetime resident saltwater fishing license; combination licenses with freshwater fishing, hunting. |
| § 9-11-66. Fishing in Pike County public lake without paying admission fee. |
| § 9-11-67. Sportsman's license. |
| § 9-11-68. Cost adjustments - Hunting and fishing licenses. |
| § 9-11-69. Cost adjustments - Saltwater fishing licenses. |
| § 9-11-70. Hunting, fishing, or trapping with revoked or suspended license; licenses not transferable; penalties. |
| § 9-11-71. Wildlife heritage license. |
| Article 3. Fishing Laws. |
| § 9-11-80. Public and private waters defined. |
| § 9-11-81. Title to freshwater fish vested in state. |
| § 9-11-82. Game fish designated. |
| § 9-11-83. Commercial or nongame fish designated. |
| § 9-11-84. Sale, transportation, etc., of game fish taken from public or private waters. |
| § 9-11-85. Game fish to be transported openly; confiscation, etc., of game fish taken or transported illegally. |
| § 9-11-86. Limitation on transportation, etc., of game fish beyond boundaries of state. |
| § 9-11-87. Means of catching game fish generally. |
| § 9-11-88. Catching game or nongame fish by use of gill, trammel, etc., nets. |
| § 9-11-89. Use of game fish for bait - Generally. |
| § 9-11-90. Use of game fish for bait - Use of sunfish. |
| § 9-11-91. Catching, etc., of fish in private ponds, lakes, pools, or reservoirs. |
| § 9-11-91.1. Unauthorized fishing from or near fish farm. |
| § 9-11-92. Preventing passage of fish up rivers or creeks. |
| § 9-11-93. Catching, killing, etc., of fish by use of poisons or explosives. |
| § 9-11-94. Catching, killing, etc., of game or nongame fish by means not expressly allowed. |
| § 9-11-94.1. Purchase of tags required for each tarpon taken, killed, or harvested. |
| § 9-11-95. Disposition of fines, forfeitures, etc. |
| Article 4. Commercial Fishing in Public Impounded Waters and Navigable Streams. |
| § 9-11-140. Use of commercial fishing gear in public impounded waters and navigable streams - When, where, and how permitted. |
| § 9-11-141. Use of commercial fishing gear in public impounded waters and navigable streams - License - Required generally. |
| § 9-11-142. Use of commercial fishing gear in public impounded waters and navigable streams - License - Individual licenses required; exception for certain assistants. |
| § 9-11-143. Use of commercial fishing gear in public impounded waters and navigable streams - License - Issuance; fees; records; disposition of fees. |
| § 9-11-144. Use of commercial fishing gear in public impounded waters and navigable streams -License - Expiration. |
| § 9-11-145. Use of commercial fishing gear in public impounded waters and navigable streams - License - Forfeiture. |
| § 9-11-146. Disposition of proceeds from sale of licenses, etc. |
| § 9-11-147. Marking location of and identifying fishing gear. |
| § 9-11-148. Game fish taken to be returned to waters; possession of game fish by commercial fishermen. |
| § 9-11-149. Use of fishing gear within one-half mile below lock or dam. |
| § 9-11-150. Use of fishing gear within 100 yards of mouths of streams, etc., emptying into salt waters or bays. |
| § 9-11-151. Seizure, confiscation and disposition of fishing gear used in violation of article. |
| § 9-11-152. Shipment or transportation of fish taken in violation of article; seizure, confiscation and disposition of fish illegally transported or shipped. |
| § 9-11-153. Wholesale and retail freshwater nongame fish dealers' licenses; commercial paddlefish dealer’s license. |
| § 9-11-154. Records of wholesalers and retailers of freshwater nongame fish; inspection, etc., of records. |
| § 9-11-155. Applicability of provisions of article. |
| § 9-11-156. Penalties for violations of provisions of article. |
| Article 5. Spearfishing. |
| § 9-11-170. Spearing of commercial or nongame fish for sport - When, where and how permitted; notice of competitive events. |
| § 9-11-171. Spearing of commercial or nongame fish for sport - License - Required; issuance; fees; disposition of revenue from sale. |
| § 9-11-172. Spearing of commercial or nongame fish for sport - License - Display. |
| § 9-11-173. Regulation of seasons, hours, etc. |
| § 9-11-174. Compliance with water safety laws. |
| § 9-11-175. Possession of spear, etc., evidence of spearfishing; exception. |
| § 9-11-176. Penalty for violations. |
| Article 6. Catching of Nongame Fish With Wire Baskets. |
| § 9-11-190. Catching of nongame fish from public waters by use of wire baskets - When, where and how permitted. |
| § 9-11-191. Catching of nongame fish from public waters by use of wire baskets - License - Required; issuance; fees; disposition of fees. |
| § 9-11-192. Licenses not to be sold to persons holding commercial fishing licenses, etc.; sale or offer for sale of fish by licensees, etc. |
| § 9-11-193. Obtaining more than four licenses or fishing with more than four baskets. |
| § 9-11-194. Marking of baskets. |
| § 9-11-195. Destruction of unmarked baskets. |
| § 9-11-196. Nongame fish only to be taken, etc., with baskets; return of game fish taken to waters. |
| § 9-11-197. Taking of fish from baskets, etc., by unlicensed persons. |
| § 9-11-198. Penalty for violations of provisions of article; revocation of licenses. |
| Article 7. Reciprocal Agreements as to Freshwater Fishing. |
| § 9-11-210. Agreements as to fishing in waters of Alabama and of bordering states. |
| § 9-11-211. Agreements as to fishing in waters lying between Alabama and adjoining states or partly in Alabama and partly in adjoining state. |
| § 9-11-212. Agreements to apply separately to waters lying between Alabama and each agreeing bordering state. |
| § 9-11-213. Rights and privileges granted to be exercised in accordance with Alabama laws, etc. |
| Article 8. Hunting and Trapping of Birds and Game. |
| § 9-11-230. Title to wild birds and animals vested in state. |
| § 9-11-231. Permits for collection of wild animals, birds, etc., for scientific purposes, etc. |
| § 9-11-232. Possession, sale, purchase, etc., of protected wild birds, etc. |
| § 9-11-233. Enumeration of birds not protected. |
| § 9-11-234. Hunting, etc., of protected birds or animals on state or federal game sanctuaries or refuges. |
| § 9-11-235. Taking, etc., of protected birds or animals, raccoons or opossums at night; nighttime hunting of foxes with dogs. |
| § 9-11-235.1. Taking, etc., raccoons or opossums at night; weapons used. |
| § 9-11-236. Hunting, etc., or possession of protected birds or animals during closed season. |
| § 9-11-237. Sale and purchase of game birds and animals including the meat or other product thereof. |
| § 9-11-238. Hunting, etc., of wild turkeys with dogs. |
| § 9-11-240. Opening of season for hunting, etc., of female deer and unantlered male deer. |
| § 9-11-241. Hunting, trapping, etc., of wild game during day on lands of another without permission. |
| § 9-11-242. Hunting, trapping, etc., of wild game at night on lands of another without permission. |
| § 9-11-243. Hunting, trapping, etc., of fur-bearing animals within 10 feet of banks of waters on property of another without permission. |
| § 9-11-244. Taking, etc., of protected birds or animals by means of bait. |
| § 9-11-245. Unlawful methods of hunting birds or animals protected by law or regulation. |
| § 9-11-246. Penalties for violations of provisions of Sections 9-11-244 and 9-11-245. |
| § 9-11-247. Taking, keeping, etc., of raccoons for use in "coon on the log" contests. |
| § 9-11-248. Permits for holding of "coon on the log" contests. |
| § 9-11-249. Penalty for violations of provisions of Sections 9-11-247 and 9-11-248. |
| § 9-11-250. Taking, etc., of deer from public waters. |
| § 9-11-251. Taking, etc., of deer at night. |
| § 9-11-252. Penalties for violations of provisions of Sections 9-11-250 and 9-11-251. |
| § 9-11-252.1. Motor vehicle, weapons, etc., used in nighttime deer hunting declared contraband; seizure report; condemnation and forfeiture; disposition of proceeds. |
| § 9-11-253. Transportation or shipment of skins or hides of fur-bearing animals without payment of state tax; bonds of dealers. |
| § 9-11-254. Limitation as to number of traps for taking, etc., of fur-bearing animals; penalty. |
| § 9-11-255. Transportation, shipment, etc., of protected birds or game. |
| § 9-11-256. Liability of common carriers, etc., transporting, shipping, etc., protected birds or game. |
| § 9-11-257. Hunting or discharge of firearm from, upon, or across public roads, etc. |
| § 9-11-258. Persons hunting deer at night liable for killing stock. |
| § 9-11-259. Game, birds or animals to be transported openly; confiscation, etc., of game, birds or animals transported or taken illegally. |
| § 9-11-260. Acquisition of lands, expenditure of revenues, etc., by commissioner for propagation of game birds, game and fur-bearing animals. |
| § 9-11-261. Permits for propagation of game birds, and game or fur-bearing animals for private purposes. |
| § 9-11-262. Opening or closing of season for killing of beaver; payment of bounty for killing of beaver. |
| § 9-11-263. Consent to acquisition of lands, etc., for establishment of migratory bird reservations. |
| § 9-11-264. Liability for injury or damage to persons or domestic animals of persons using traps, etc., to take, capture, etc., fur-bearing animals; exemption of Lawrence County. |
| § 9-11-265. Trapping on or from right-of-way of state highway; exemption of Lawrence County. |
| § 9-11-265.1. Sections 9-11-264 and 9-11-265 inapplicable in Limestone County. |
| § 9-11-266. Checking of traps; hanging or suspending of bait over or within 25 feet of steel trap. |
| § 9-11-267. Filing of reports as to animals trapped, purchased, etc., by persons licensed to trap fur-bearing animals and by fur dealers. |
| § 9-11-268. Penalty for violations of provisions of Sections 9-11-265, 9-11-266 and 9-11-267. |
| § 9-11-269. Protection of flattened musk turtle. |
| Article 8A. Interference with Legal Hunting or Fishing. |
| § 9-11-270. Interference with persons legally hunting or fishing. |
| § 9-11-271. Activities prohibited. |
| § 9-11-272. Obeying order of peace officer. |
| § 9-11-273. Limited application. |
| § 9-11-274. Penalties. |
| § 9-11-275. Construction of article. |
| Article 9. Reciprocal Agreements as to Waterfowl Hunting. |
| § 9-11-280. Agreements as to hunting and taking of waterfowl from waters of Alabama and of bordering states. |
| § 9-11-281. Agreements as to hunting and taking of waterfowl from waters lying between Alabama and adjoining states or partly in Alabama and partly in adjoining states. |
| § 9-11-282. Agreements to apply separately to waters lying between Alabama and each agreeing bordering state; hunting privileges limited to waterfowl. |
| § 9-11-283. Rights and privileges granted to be exercised in accordance with Alabama laws, etc. |
| Article 10. Wildlife Management Areas. |
| § 9-11-300. Establishment. |
| § 9-11-301. Fixing of boundaries; promulgation of special rules and regulations for management and protection of areas. |
| § 9-11-302. Closing of land or water in areas to hunting and fishing. |
| § 9-11-303. Searches and seizures. |
| § 9-11-304. Carrying or possession of firearms. |
| § 9-11-305. When dogs permitted in areas; liability of owners of dogs at large in areas. |
| § 9-11-306. Impoundment of dogs; redemption or destruction of impounded dogs. |
| § 9-11-307. Penalties for violations of provisions of article, etc. |
| Article 11. Possession of Wildlife for Public Exhibition Purposes. |
| § 9-11-320. Definitions. |
| § 9-11-321. Possession of wildlife in captivity for public exhibition purposes. |
| § 9-11-322. Appointment of committee to study and recommend standards for care and treatment of captive wildlife. |
| § 9-11-323. Promulgation of regulations prescribing standards for care and treatment of captive wildlife. |
| § 9-11-324. Permits to possess wildlife for public exhibition purposes; contents of applications for permits. |
| § 9-11-325. Condition in permits to allow inspections; notice of and abatement of violations. |
| § 9-11-326. Enforcement of article, standards and provisions of permits. |
| § 9-11-327. Penalties for violations of article, standards or provisions of permits. |
| § 9-11-328. Applicability of provisions of article. |
| Article 12. Commercial Quail Breeding. |
| § 9-11-340. "Pen-raised quail" defined. |
| § 9-11-341. Persons, etc., authorized to engage in propagation, etc., of pen-raised quail. |
| § 9-11-342. Commercial quail breeder's license. |
| § 9-11-343. Licensees to obtain markers or marking devices. |
| § 9-11-344. Carcasses to be marked before sale; quail to be killed otherwise than by shooting. |
| § 9-11-345. Invoices to be attached to packages of carcasses. |
| § 9-11-346. Packages of carcasses to be shipped with invoices attached. |
| § 9-11-347. Invoices to be kept attached to packages of carcasses during storage. |
| § 9-11-348. Resale or disposition of quail by persons other than retail vendors. |
| § 9-11-349. Records of licensees; inspection of records and premises of licensees. |
| § 9-11-350. Article applicable to persons, etc., shipping quail into state. |
| § 9-11-351. Penalty for violations of provisions of article. |
| Article 13. Taking of Mussels or Mollusks From Fresh Waters. |
| § 9-11-370. "Nonresident" defined; burden of proof as to residence. |
| § 9-11-371. Promulgation of rules and regulations as to taking of mussels or mollusks from fresh waters. |
| § 9-11-372. Mussel catcher's license. |
| § 9-11-373. Mussel buyer's license. |
| § 9-11-374. Disposition of proceeds of sale of licenses. |
| § 9-11-375. Charge for buying or otherwise obtaining freshwater mussels; disposition of revenues; violation as a misdemeanor. |
| Article 14. Marine Mammal Protection. |
| § 9-11-390. Short title. |
| § 9-11-391. Definitions. |
| § 9-11-392. Legislative findings and declaration of policy. |
| § 9-11-393. Imposition of moratorium on taking of marine mammals and marine mammal products; exceptions. |
| § 9-11-394. Taking, transportation, sale, etc., of marine mammals, etc., in violation of provisions of article, etc. |
| § 9-11-395. Promulgation of rules and regulations. |
| § 9-11-397. Funding of programs established under article. |
| § 9-11-398. Applicability of provisions of article. |
| Article 15. Commercial Fowl Hunting Preserves. |
| § 9-11-410. License required. |
| § 9-11-411. Site of preserve; marking of boundaries; proximity to other preserves or management areas; turkey shooting prohibited. |
| § 9-11-412. Birds to be hunted. |
| § 9-11-413. License fee; issuance of license; license to operate a commercial bird hunting preserve. |
| § 9-11-414. Limits on harvest; hunting period for "pen-raised birds." |
| § 9-11-415. Tagging of bob-white quail; operators to cooperate with Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources; tagging generally. |
| § 9-11-416. Records of hunters and amount and species of game taken; inspection. |
| § 9-11-417. Hunting licenses required of preserve patrons; seven-day license; operators as agent vendors of licenses. |
| § 9-11-418. Enforcement of game and fish laws; inspection of preserves. |
| § 9-11-419. Violations; license revocation. |
| Article 16. Preservation of Wetlands and Hunting of Migratory Waterfowl. |
| § 9-11-430. Definitions. |
| § 9-11-431. Construction of article; purpose thereof. |
| § 9-11-432. Stamp required for hunting migratory waterfowl; form; procedure. |
| § 9-11-433. Issuance of stamp; cost; disposition of fees; issuing agents; refund for unsold stamps. |
| § 9-11-434. Revenue used in preservation of wetlands; contracts with non-profit organizations for project outside United States. |
| § 9-11-435. Requirements for approval of outside United States projects. |
| Article 17. Commercial Fee Fishing Ponds. |
| § 9-11-450. Permit required; rules and regulations. |
| § 9-11-451. Site of fee fishing ponds; marking of entrance. |
| § 9-11-452. Ponds to be stocked with farm or hatchery produced fish. |
| § 9-11-453. Application procedure. |
| § 9-11-454. Fishing license not required; letter permit prominently displayed. |
| § 9-11-455. Creel limits. |
| § 9-11-456. Selling of fish caught. |
| § 9-11-457. Violations; fines. |
| Article 18. Protection of Black Bears. |
| § 9-11-480. Legislative findings. |
| § 9-11-481. Prohibited activities; exceptions; applicability; penalties. |
| Article 19. Hunting of Native Game Animals and Certain Nonindigenous Animals. |
| § 9-11-500. Definitions. |
| § 9-11-501. Hunting of native game animals under certain conditions prohibited. |
| § 9-11-502. Hunting of tame game animals prohibited. |
| § 9-11-503. Hunting of nonindigenous animals prohibited. |
| § 9-11-504. Hunting of pen-raised birds. |
| § 9-11-505. Penalties. |