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AL HB397

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/23/2012

Primary Sponsor

Steve McMillan

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2012

AI Summary

HB 397 Summary

  • Amends Section 40-10-28 of the Alabama Code to require excess funds from tax sale of real estate be held in escrow in the county treasury until applied to redemption or the 3-year redemption period expires.

  • After the 3-year redemption period lapses, the county commission shall order payment of excess to the property owner or any person who obtained title from the owner since the tax sale.

  • Excess funds unclaimed within 10 years of the tax sale shall be transferred to the county general fund and become permanent county property.

  • The bill becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.

Legislative Description

Property sold for taxes, excess amount paid at redemption to be held in escrow in county treasury, Sec. 40-10-28 am'd.

Property, Real and Personal

Last Action

Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on County and Municipal Government

2/23/2012

Committee Referrals

County and Municipal Government2/23/2012

Full Bill Text

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