Bill > HB39

This bill modifies Alabama's seafood dealer licensing regulations by expanding the list of licenses that qualify for a reduced license fee. Specifically, seafood dealers who already hold certain other seafood-related licenses (such as those under Sections 9-12-82, 9-12-87, 9-12-93, 9-12-113, and 9-12-124) will be eligible to purchase a seafood dealer license for $265 instead of the standard $465 for residents or $730 for non-residents. The bill clarifies licensing requirements, including the need for a business license, tax identification number, and appropriate health permits. It maintains existing penalties for operating without a license, which include fines ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 and potential jail time for repeat offenders. The bill also preserves the provision that requires the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to annually remit $200 from each seafood dealer license to the nonprofit Sweet Grown Alabama for seafood product promotion. Additionally, the bill is retroactively applied to licenses issued on or after October 1, 2025, and takes effect immediately upon passage.

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