Alabama Administrative Code Title 220 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Here’s a comprehensive overview of Title 220 — the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources — under the Alabama Administrative Code:
📁 Overview: Title & Scope
Title 220 governs regulations issued by the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR). It's divided into chapters regulating operations, wildlife management, marine resources, parks, lands, and boating. (regulations.justia.com)
🏛️ Chapter Breakdown
1. Chapters 220‑1 Series — General Provisions
220‑1‑1: Organization
Defines ADCNR’s structure: led by a Governor‑appointed Commissioner with an Advisory Board. The department has five divisions—Administrative, Game & Fish, Marine Resources, State Lands, and State Parks. (admincode.legislature.state.al.us)
220‑1‑2: Rules of Practice
Establishes procedural norms for rulemaking, hearings, filings, and appeals. (regulations.justia.com)
220‑1‑4: Parking Rules
Details parking policy enforcement on ADCNR-controlled land. (regulations.justia.com)
220‑1‑5: Reservoir Management Grants
Outlines grant eligibility, funding distribution, and reporting for reservoir conservation. (regulations.justia.com)
2. Chapter 220‑2 — Game & Fish Division
Covers freshwater wildlife/fisheries:
Licensing, fishing seasons, bag limits, and wildlife management areas.
Specific regulation: e.g., § 220‑2‑.21 bans firearms or bows in wildlife management areas, refuges, or sanctuaries. (admincode.legislature.state.al.us, casetext.com)
3. Chapter 220‑2‑A — Appendix A
Provides supplemental material like maps, seasonal tables, and permit forms. Recently amended effective August 14, 2024. (admincode.legislature.state.al.us)
4. Chapter 220‑3 — Marine Resources Division
Addresses coastal and marine resource regulation:
Saltwater fishing rules, licensing, vessel enforcement, and conservation measures. (admincode.legislature.state.al.us)
5. Chapter 220‑4 — State Lands Division
Regulates public land management:
Leasing, mineral rights, easements, disposal, and revenue distribution. (regulations.justia.com)
6. Chapter 220‑5 — State Parks Division
Parks operations and visitor conduct:
Use of facilities, boating, swimming, pets, sanitation, fires, operating hours, liability, alcohol, and vehicle rules. (regulations.justia.com)
7. Chapter 220‑6 — Boat Registration & Numbering
Defines requirements for vessel registration, numbering, and associated penalties.
🛠️ Administrative Details
Updated quarterly to reflect legislative changes.
Chapter 220‑1‑1 was last amended on July 18, 2016, including organizational clarifications. (admincode.legislature.state.al.us)
✅ Summary
Title 220 sets detailed administrative, operational, and regulatory frameworks across five core areas:
General structure and procedures (Ch. 1)
Wildlife & fish (Chs. 2 / 2‑A)
Marine resources (Ch. 3)
Public lands (Ch. 4)
State parks (Ch. 5)
Boating rules (Ch. 6)
RELATED Blog
0 comments