HB607 Summary

• Proposes a constitutional amendment applying only to Cullman County prohibiting the sheriff from charging any fee to residents for issuance, renewal, or replacement of pistol permits.

• Allows pistol permit applicants to voluntarily make donations of any amount to the sheriff's office at time of application, with donations deposited into a discretionary fund for law enforcement purposes.

• Exempts the Cullman County Sheriff from the requirement to send any person information relating to pistol permits or persons prohibited from firearm possession, except when required by federal law or court order.

• Amendment does not create any requirement for residents to possess a pistol permit nor authorize the sheriff to issue permits other than those established by general law.

• Election on the proposed amendment shall be held in accordance with Alabama constitutional procedures and state election laws.