The bill amends Sections 9-11-32 and 16-64-3 of the Code of Alabama 1975, which pertain to wildlife heritage, hunting, and fishing licenses, and establishes new regulations regarding the use of these licenses. Specifically, it clarifies that all annual licenses will be valid from September 1 or the date of issuance until the following August 31, and emphasizes that these licenses are only valid for the activities authorized by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Additionally, the bill prohibits the use of these licenses as valid or supplemental forms of government-issued identification for any purpose outside of the licensed activities. The Department is also granted the authority to adopt rules to implement this new provision.

Furthermore, the bill repeals Section 9-11-33, which previously related to hunting and fishing licenses, and modifies the residency certification requirements in Section 16-64-3. The amendments include a more detailed evaluation of an individual's connections to Alabama when determining residency status, such as high school graduation location, tax payments, property ownership, and continuous physical presence in the state. The term "person" is replaced with "individual" in the context of license issuance, and references to "driver's licenses" and "hunting and fishing licenses" are updated to reflect the new legal language. The act is set to take effect on June 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 9-11-32, 16-64-3
Enrolled: 9-11-32, 16-64-3