The bill amends Section 9-12-125 of the Code of Alabama 1975, primarily increasing the seafood dealer licensure fee from $200 to $465 for Alabama residents and from $400 to $730 for non-residents. Additionally, it introduces a reduced fee of $265 for state residents who possess a valid license or permit under Section 9-12-113. The bill also updates the language to reflect current style, removing terms like "firm" and "corporation" in favor of more inclusive language. It specifies that seafood dealers must present proof of a business license, tax identification number, and health permit to obtain a license, and outlines the licensing requirements for multiple business locations and vehicles used for seafood transactions.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources remit $200 from each seafood dealer license fee to the nonprofit corporation Sweet Grown Alabama to promote the state's seafood products. It establishes penalties for violations of the licensing requirements, classifying them as Class A misdemeanors with escalating fines for repeat offenses. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 9-12-125, 9-12-125
Engrossed: 9-12-125, 9-12-125
Enrolled: 9-12-125, 9-12-125