HB15 Summary

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

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

• Sets maximum fine of $5,000 and maximum imprisonment of one year for enforcement of traffic-related penalties under Section 32-5A-191.

• Establishes a $1,000 maximum fine for 13 specified misdemeanor offenses adopted as municipal ordinances, including criminal mischief, theft, identity theft, and charitable fraud.

• Repeals Section 13A-5-12.1 of the Alabama Code and specifies the act takes effect immediately upon passage and gubernatorial approval.