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AL SB296
Bill
Status
6/1/2023
Primary Sponsor
Linda Coleman-Madison
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AI Summary
SB296 Summary
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Amends zoning violation penalties in counties with populations of 400,000 or more by changing the offense classification from a misdemeanor with a maximum fine of $100 and 10 days imprisonment to a Class B misdemeanor.
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Requires the County Building Commissioner to provide written notice or citation to violators before criminal prosecution, stating the violated regulation and demanding immediate cessation of the violation.
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Authorizes the Building Commissioner to file injunction, mandamus, abatement, or other legal actions to prevent, enjoin, abate, or remove unlawful construction, alteration, maintenance, or land use violations.
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Allows the Building Commissioner to intervene in any action or lawsuit involving zoning violations and grants them treatment as an original party to the proceedings.
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Takes effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
To amend Section 2 of Act 634 of the 1951 Regular Session (Acts 1951, p. 1089), as amended by Act 630 of the 1967 Regular Session (Acts 1967, p. 1435), relating to zoning regulations of the county commission in the unincorporated area of the county in all counties having a population of 400,000 or more according to the 1940 or any succeeding Federal census; and to further provide the remedies and penalties for violations.
Penalties increased for zoning ordinance violations.
Last Action
Enacted
6/1/2023