HB564 Summary

• Sets the fee for pistol permits in Butler County at $20 per year, collected by the Sheriff, under Section 13A-11-75 of the Alabama Code.

• Allocates $5 of each permit fee to the county treasury and $15 to a "Sheriff's Fund" deposited in a Butler County bank selected by the Sheriff.

• Restricts the Sheriff's Fund to be used exclusively for law enforcement purposes and discharge of the Sheriff's Office duties at the Sheriff's discretion.

• Specifies that the Sheriff's Fund does not replace or diminish any other reimbursement or income sources for the Sheriff's Office.

• Repeals Act No. 97-594 (H. 977, 1997 Regular Session) and becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.