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AL HB219

Bill

Status

Passed

5/7/2019

Primary Sponsor

Chris Pringle

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2019

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 32-13-6 of the Code of Alabama 1975 regarding proceeds from the sale of abandoned motor vehicles.

  • Class 2 municipalities that own and operate an impound facility may retain proceeds from public auction sales of abandoned motor vehicles in their general fund, rather than remitting to the county.

  • Entities selling abandoned vehicles must still deduct reasonable costs for repair, towing, storage, and expenses related to the sale before retaining or distributing remaining proceeds.

  • Deducted costs cannot exceed customary charges for like services in the community where the sale is made.

  • Act became effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor on May 2, 2019.

Legislative Description

Class 2 municipalities (Mobile), abandoned motor vehicles, operating city impound lot, authorized to retain balance of sale proceeds, Sec. 32-13-6 am'd.

Class 2 Municipalities

Last Action

Delivered to Governor at 3:53 p.m. on May 7, 2019.

5/7/2019

Committee Referrals

Mobile County Legislation4/18/2019
Mobile County Legislation3/19/2019

Full Bill Text

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