HB786 Summary

• Amends Section 11-45-9 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to consolidate penalties for municipal ordinance violations into a single statute in Title 11.

• Establishes maximum fine of $500 for general municipal ordinance violations and maximum imprisonment or hard labor of six months, except as otherwise provided.

• Sets maximum fine of $5,000 and maximum imprisonment or hard labor of one year for violations enforced under Section 32-5A-191.

• Establishes maximum fine of $1,000 for 13 specific misdemeanor offenses adopted as municipal ordinance violations, including criminal mischief, theft, identity theft, and charitable fraud.

• Repeals Section 13A-5-12.1 of the Code of Alabama 1975 and becomes effective immediately upon passage and Governor approval.