Alabama HB414 removes criminal penalties for transporting live feral swine and prohibits the conservation department from restricting such transport.

Alabama HB414 amends Section 9-11-72 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to remove criminal penalties for the transportation of live feral swine. The bill specifies that the transportation of live feral swine is not a criminal offense and prohibits the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources from restricting such transport. This change eliminates the Class B misdemeanor status and the mandatory minimum fine of $2,500 previously associated with the transportation of live feral swine.

Alabama HB414 removes criminal penalties for transporting live feral swine and prohibits the conservation department from restricting such transport.

Alabama HB414 amends Section 9-11-72 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to remove criminal penalties for the transportation of live feral swine. The bill specifies that the transportation of live feral swine is not a criminal offense and prohibits the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources from restricting such transport. This change eliminates the Class B misdemeanor status and the mandatory minimum fine of $2,500 previously associated with the transportation of live feral swine.