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Committee approves HB596 imposing $2,000 fine for hauling live catfish out of state
3102418 · April 23, 2025
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Summary
The committee approved HB596 to fine $2,000 per live catfish taken out of state for sale; sponsor said the measure targets trafficking of large trophy catfish mainly from North Alabama.
The State Government Committee approved HB596, which creates a $2,000 fine for each live catfish transported out of state for sale.
A presenter described the problem as concentrated in North Alabama, where "trophy catfish" are reportedly being caught and hauled out of state for sale. The presenter said out-of-state buyers and out-of-state fishers take live…
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