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 licenses must be dated upon issuance and are valid from September 1 or the date of issuance until the following August 31, while also emphasizing that the individual named on the license is authorized to participate in licensed activities only within the established rules. Additionally, the bill introduces a provision that prohibits individuals from using these licenses as valid or supplemental forms of government-issued identification for purposes outside of the licensed activities.

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 change in terminology from "person" to "individual" and from "regulations" to "rules." The bill also expands the criteria for determining residency status by outlining various connections to the state, such as tax payments, property ownership, and continuous physical presence, while removing references to hunting and fishing licenses in the residency determination process. 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