Section 9-12-94 – Persons Taking Oysters or Shrimp to Have Licenses in Possession.
Section 9-12-94 Persons taking oysters or shrimp to have licenses in possession. All persons to whom a license is issued to catch oysters or shrimp must have the same constantly in their possession while taking oysters or shrimp, and it shall be unlawful to take oysters or shrimp unless a properly issued license to do […]
Section 9-12-123 – License for Use of Gill Net.
Section 9-12-123 License for use of gill net. A recreational gill net license may be issued to anyone wishing to utilize a 300-foot or less gill net for noncommercial purposes for a fee of $50.00. Persons taking fish from Alabama waters under the auspices of the recreational gill net license may not sell, barter, or […]
Section 9-12-184 – Annual Appropriation for Operating Expenses of Commission.
Section 9-12-184 Annual appropriation for operating expenses of commission. There is hereby appropriated annually out of the Seafood Fund of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources the sum of $3,500.00 to the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission as the State of Alabama’s prorated share of said commission’s annual operating expenses as provided in the […]
Section 9-12-230 – Definitions.
Section 9-12-230 Definitions. For purposes of this article, the words Alabama salt and brackish waters means the waters of the Gulf of Mexico and any other salt and brackish bodies of water under the jurisdiction of the State of Alabama, whether coastal, intercoastal, or inland, and any part thereof. (Act 2008-467, p. 1022, §1.)
Section 9-12-95 – Commercial Party Boat License; Fee; Requirements; Expiration; Penalty.
Section 9-12-95 Commercial party boat license; fee; requirements; expiration; penalty. (a) Any person, firm, or corporation who engages in the business of carrying one or more persons fishing in salt and brackish waters of the State of Alabama for a fee shall purchase a commercial party boat license. The fee for a commercial party boat […]
Section 9-12-123.1 – Hardship Gill Net Licenses; Renewal and Transfer.
Section 9-12-123.1 Hardship gill net licenses; renewal and transfer. (a) The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources shall immediately approve the hardship licenses selected on November 17, 1995, pursuant to Executive Order No. 12. (b) An individual approved pursuant to subsection (a) shall be subject to the same renewal qualifications as persons licensed under Act […]
Section 9-12-200 – Definitions.
Section 9-12-200 Definitions. For the purposes of this article, the following terms shall have the meanings described herein, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) ALLIGATOR FARM. An enclosed area not located on public lands or waters, constructed so as to prevent the ingress and egress of alligators from surrounding public or private lands or waters […]
Section 9-12-231 – Nets and Similar Devices Permitted in Salt and Brackish Waters.
Section 9-12-231 Nets and similar devices permitted in salt and brackish waters. (a) The following nets or similar devices may be used in Alabama salt and brackish waters: (1) A landing net, which is a net commonly used to land fish while hook-and-line fishing. (2) A dip or crab net, which may not exceed three […]
Section 9-12-110 – Size of Mesh of Seines, Nets or Trawls Used for Taking of Saltwater Fish, Baits, Etc.
Section 9-12-110 Size of mesh of seines, nets or trawls used for taking of saltwater fish, baits, etc. It shall be unlawful to have in possession or use for the taking of saltwater fish or other seafoods seines, nets or trawls with a mesh of a size other than that prescribed by the rules and […]
Section 9-12-124 – “Crab Catcher” License for Use of More Than Five Crab Traps; Rules and Regulations.
Section 9-12-124 “Crab catcher” license for use of more than five crab traps; rules and regulations. (a) Any person taking crabs for commercial purposes or using more than five crab traps for personal, noncommercial purposes must first obtain and have in possession a “crab catcher’s” license. The fee for said license shall be $50.00 and […]