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AL SB185
Bill
Status
4/14/2010
Primary Sponsor
Wendell Mitchell
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AI Summary
SB185 Summary
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Authorizes sheriffs, police officers, forestry officers, and other law enforcement to seize vehicles and equipment used in crimes involving theft of timber harvesting equipment, harvesting, removal, transportation, or disposal of forest products, or violations of Section 9-13-60.
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Requires delivery of seized vehicles and equipment to the regional forester of the forestry region where the arrest was made, with the receiver responsible for keeping property in safe condition.
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Requires the person receiving seized property to report to the district attorney or prosecuting official within five days after arrest, including detailed descriptions, identification numbers, owner information, and circumstances of seizure.
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Requires similar reporting to the district attorney within five days after final conviction, with the same detailed documentation requirements.
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Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Timber and forestry supplies, theft of timber or harvesting equipment and any felony involving unauthorized harvesting, removal, transportation, or disposal of forest products, procedures relating to seizure of certain motor vehicles and equipment further provided for, delivery to regional forester, Secs. 9-13-221, 9-13-222, 9-13-223 am'd.
Forestry Commission
Last Action
Delivered to Governor at 5:05 p.m. on April 14, 2010
4/14/2010