Alabama Code 9-12-113.1. Selling, buying, trading, or bartering certain saltwater game fish prohibited
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Attorney's Note
Under the Alabama Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $6,000 |
| Class B misdemeanor | up to 6 months | up to $3,000 |
Terms Used In Alabama Code 9-12-113.1
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- following: means next after. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
- person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
No person shall do, or attempt to do, any of the following: sell, trade, or barter, or buy, trade for, or barter for, any saltwater game fish specified in Section 9-12-113 or by regulation of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. The first offense of this section shall be a Class B misdemeanor with a mandatory minimum fine of one thousand dollars ($1,000). Any subsequent offenses shall be a Class A misdemeanor with a mandatory minimum fine of two thousand dollars ($2,000), plus forfeiture of vehicle used in transporting the game fish. Any person violating this section or any regulation promulgated pursuant to this section shall be strictly liable and it shall not be necessary to prove any criminal intent for conviction.