SB317 Summary

• Imposes a uniform statewide prepaid wireless 911 charge on retail sales of prepaid wireless telecommunications services, with the charge rate specified in existing Section 11-98-7(b)(1).

• Requires sellers to collect the charge from consumers at point of sale and remit collected charges to the Department of Revenue, with sellers retaining 4% of collections and the department retaining up to 2% for administrative costs.

• Prohibits any other state, local, or intergovernmental 911 or E911 charges on prepaid wireless services, making the prepaid wireless 911 charge the exclusive 911 funding obligation for such services.

• Implementation is contingent upon the Alabama Supreme Court affirming a Circuit Court decision in T-Mobile South LLC v. Leslie Bonet (Madison County case CV-2008-900128), with the law taking effect 150 days after the Supreme Court's final disposition if affirmed.

• Provides liability protection for providers and sellers from damages related to 911/E911 service provision or failure to provide such service, and establishes procedures for documentation of non-retail transactions.