Alabama Administrative Code

(1) Purpose. (a) To aid in fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of the Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (Department) for the administration, management and control of State Owned Submerged Lands; (b) To manage State Owned Submerge…

The construction, maintenance, or use of vessel mooring buoys in waters over state-owned submerged lands is prohibited. The construction, maintenance, or use of pilings in waters over state-owned submerged lands by persons without riparian access rights at such locations is prohi…

The State Lands Division may, at such locations as determined by said division, prohibit the use of off-road vehicles or vehicles of any type, on any state-owned lands under the jurisdiction of said division. It shall be a violation of this rule to operate a prohibited vehicle on…

The State Lands Division may, at such locations as determined by said division, prohibit fishing on any state-owned lands under the jurisdiction of said division. It shall be a violation of this rule to fish on any lands subject to such prohibition. The penalty for the violation …

The State Lands Division may, at such locations as determined by said division, prohibit swimming on any state-owned lands under the jurisdiction of said division. It shall be a violation of this rule to swim on any lands subject to such prohibition. The penalty for the violation…

(1) Any person, firm or corporation desiring a right-of-way for pipeline construction purposes across non-submerged state-owned lands under the jurisdiction of the State Lands Division of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources shall make application to the Commissio…

(1) Except as otherwise authorized in writing by the Director of the State Lands Division, it shall be unlawful on any state-owned lands under the jurisdiction of the State Lands Division: (a) To hunt, trap, use dogs, possess firearms, traps, or bow and arrow, without a proper li…

(1) For the purposes of this rule, "shellfish aquaculture" shall mean the off-bottom cultivation and harvesting of shellfish for commercial or research-oriented purposes. "Shellfish" for purposes of this rule shall mean all native to Alabama species of oysters, clams, or mussels …

(1) Definitions. (a) Approved Area. The area approved for the recovery of submerged logs after being nominated pursuant to the requirements of this rule. (b) Cant. A log or portion of a log which has been squared or partially squared and recovered in such condition. (c) Commissio…

(1) Alabama State Law requires that all persons registering at any hotel, motel, cabin or campsite in any State Park shall record the name and address of each responsible party in a registration book or upon a guest register card provided for such use. Persons under eighteen year…

(1) Visitors shall swim only in designated areas and all persons swimming in any of the waters of any State Park shall obey any order of the lifeguard or other Park official in charge. (2) All persons fishing in any of the State Parks shall abide by the fishing regulations promul…

It shall be a violation of this regulation for any person to evade or attempt to evade by any method or means any fee or other charge which may be levied for admission to, or use of, any State Park area or facility contained therein. Author: Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 220-5-.03 Fi…

(1) Driving motor vehicle in excess of posted speed shall be unlawful. (2) Driving any vehicle carelessly and heedlessly disregarding the rights or safety of others, or without due caution and at a speed, or in a manner so as to endanger or be likely to endanger any person or pro…

(1) Bringing a dog, cat or other animal into a State Park unless it is crated, caged or upon a leash not longer than 6 feet or otherwise under physical restrictive control at all times, shall be unlawful. The foregoing shall not apply to areas, rooms, cabins or buildings that hav…

(1) Failure to dispose of all garbage, including paper, cans, bottles, waste materials, and rubbish by removal from the site or area, or disposal at places provided for such disposition shall be unlawful. (2) No person shall dump any refuse or waste from any trailer or other vehi…

(1) It shall be unlawful to incite or participate in riots, indulge in boisterous, abusive, threatening, indecent or disorderly conduct in any State Park area. Anyone in violation of this regulation may be forcibly ejected from the park or arrested and shall not be entitled to a …

(1) For the purposes of this section, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings:(a) "Handgun" is defined as:1. any firearm which has a short stock and is designed to be held and fired by the use of a single hand; and 2. any combination of parts from which …

Building a fire outside of stoves, grills, fireplaces, or other places provided for such purposes shall be unlawful. All fires shall be attended at all times and upon abandonment of same the fire shall be completely extinguished. Author: Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 220-5-.09 Filed …

(1) It shall be unlawful to enter or use a site or area, or portion of a site or area, which is closed to public use. (2) Only registered overnight guest shall be admitted or allowed to remain in any State Park after the designated closing hour unless such person has special writ…

(1) The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources shall not be responsible for any accident or injury to any person while on State Park property or when using any State Park facility. Any person coming within a State Park or using a State Park facility shall by such entran…

Each State Park or recreation area now in existence, and those which may be hereafter designated as same, are hereby designated as game and wildlife sanctuaries, and it shall be unlawful for any person to hunt, trap, pursue, catch or kill any wild bird or wild animal in any of th…

(1) The words "State Park" as used in any regulation shall include and embrace all land or water under the supervision of the Division of State Parks. (2) Failure to comply with reasonable conditions of occupancy and use of Alabama State Park facilities as prescribed and posted b…

(1) General Project Criteria. (a) Purpose. The Recreation Capital Development Assistance Fund (RCDAF) Program authorizes the State to provide financial assistance to Applicants for the acquisition and/or development of public outdoor recreation areas and facilities found to be in…

Author: Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 220-5-.15 Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, PENALTY: As provided by Section 9-2-9, Code of Ala. 1975.

It shall be unlawful to possess or consume any alcoholic beverage at the following State Park areas, except as permitted in writing by the Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources or his designee: (1) The beach area and adjacent parking areas at Lake Lurleen State Park;…

It shall be unlawful to operate any personal watercraft on any fresh water lake within Gulf State Park. Author: James D. Martin Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 220-5-.17 New Rule: Filed September 13, 1995; effective October 19, 1995. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 9-2-3, 9-…

It shall be unlawful to operate any aircraft or seaplane of any type on any Lake within Gulf State Park, including, but not limited to, lake Shelby, Middle Lake, and Little Lake, provided, however, that this prohibition shall not apply to official emergency, governmental, or mili…

(1) Every vessel identification number issued by the State of Alabama shall be divided into three parts. (a) The first part shall consist of the capital letters "AL". The second part shall consist of not more than four arabic numerals. The third part shall consist of not more tha…

(1) All applications for vessel identification numbers issued under the State of Alabama's system shall include the following information and shall be submitted on forms furnished by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Marine Police Division: Name of the owner. …

(1) Each person purchasing a vessel identification number shall place said number on each side of the bow of the vessel for which it was purchased in such position as will make it clearly visible at all times.(a) Such number may be placed on each side of the bow of the vessel by …

(Repealed 8/2/95) Author: James D. Martin Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 220-6-.04 Filed May 9, 1991. Repealed: Filed June 27, 1995; effective August 2, 1995. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 33-5-62; §15 of Act No. 94-652 (Regular Session, 1994). PENALTY: As provided by law.…

(1) The probate judges and license commissioners of the various counties of this state may issue boat transfer certificates, transferring the ownership of a registered boat on forms furnished by the Marine Police Division, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, providi…

(1) Whenever a boating accident results in the (1) loss of life or the disappearance of any person; (2) injury causing any person to remain incapacitated for a period in excess of a seventy-two (72) hours; (3) actual damage to any vessel, or to any other property in excess of two…

(1) The water traffic "Rules of the Road" in the State of Alabama shall be as follows: (a) Vessels passing head-on shall keep to the right. (b) Vessels overtaking another vessel may do so on either side, but must grant the right-of-way to the vessel being overtaken. (c) When vess…

(1) All vessels as hereinafter designated shall be equipped with signal devices for use during night-time operation (sunset to sunrise) and during inclement weather where visibility is greatly reduced. (a) All vessels 4.9 meters [(16) feet] in length but less than 8 meters [(26) …

(1) The following designated vessels shall be required to display, when under way between sunset and sunrise, and also between sunrise and sunset in restricted disability the following specific lights:(a) Manually propelled vessels less than 7 meters [(23) feet] in length shall h…

(1) All vessels hereinafter designated shall be equipped with fire extinguisher equipment which shall be kept in such a workable condition and location as to make it available for immediate and effective use when the vessel is occupied. (a) All inboard and inboard/outboard motor …

(1) Every vessel operated on the waters of this state is required to have on board at least one U. S. Coast Guard approved personal flotation device (PFD) for each occupant aboard the vessel as specified below: Class I less than 4.9 meters (16 feet): a Type I, II, or III. Class I…

(Repealed 8/2/95) Author: James D. Martin Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 220-6-.12 Filed May 9, 1991. Repealed: Filed June 27, 1995; effective August 2, 1995. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 33-5-62; §15 of Act No. 94-652 (Regular Session, 1994).

(1) Every motor boat except those of open construction using as fuel any inflammable or toxic fluid in any enclosure shall be provided with an efficient natural or mechanical ventilation system which is capable of removing inflammable or explosive gases. (2) Rule 220-6-.13, as pr…

(Repealed). Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 220-6-.14 Filed May 9, 1991. Repealed and Replaced: Filed June 27, 1995; effective August 2, 1995. Repealed: Filed October 18, 2004; effective November 22, 2004. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 33-5-62; §15 of Act No. 94-652 (Regula…

(1) No vessel shall be loaded beyond its safe carrying capacity, taking into consideration weather and existing operating conditions. (2) Rule 220-6-.15, as previously promulgated, is hereby expressly repealed in its entirety. Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 220-6-.15 Filed May 9, 1991…

(1) No manufacturer shall offer for sale any vessel without a capacity plate affixed permanently thereto as specified by U. S. Coast Guard standards. (2) Rule 220-6-.16, as previously promulgated, is hereby expressly repealed in its entirety. Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 220-6-.16 F…

(1) No person, organization, or association shall sponsor or hold any marine regatta, race, trial runs, parade, tournament or exhibition that interferes with marine traffic or creates a potential safety hazard until said event has been approved either by the Marine Police Divisio…

(1) No person shall operate or give permission to operate any vessel on the waters of this state towing a person or persons on water skis, surfboard, spinners, or other similar devices unless such person or persons being towed are wearing a type I, II, III or V U.S. Coast Guard a…

(1) Whenever the Director of the Marine Police Division of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources shall determine that, in the interests of public safety, it is necessary to restrict the speed of boats or boating activities on, or prohibit entrance of boats into, ce…

(1) It shall be unlawful for any person to operate any vessel on the waters of this state within 244 meters (800 feet) below a hydroelectric dam and/or navigation lock and dam unless each person aboard, including the operator, is wearing a U. S. Coast Guard approved personal flot…

(1) No person owning or having control of a mechanically propelled vessel shall permit any person under the age of twelve (12) years to operate said vessel on the waters of this state. (a) The provisions of this regulation shall not apply to any person operating a vessel under th…

(1) Every motor boat using gasoline as fuel except outboard motors shall have the carburetor or carburetors of every engine therein equipped with a United States Coast Guard approved flame arrestor or backfire trap. (2) Rule 220-6-.22, as previously promulgated, is hereby express…

(1) It shall be unlawful for any person to operate or give permission to operate any vessel powered by an engine or outboard motor on the waters of this state in such a manner as to exceed a noise level of 86 decibels as measured by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Stati…