HB574 Alabama 2011 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Mike Hill
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2011
Title: Shelby Co., county commission, ordinances relating to county property, adoption, criminal penalties
Summary: HB574 lets Shelby County set rules for using county property and makes violations into a misdemeanor with possible court appearances.
What This Bill Does
The Shelby County Commission would be allowed to create ordinances or resolutions that regulate how county-owned or leased property—like parks, public buildings, and other real property—can be used. Local law enforcement or the county manager would enforce these rules. Violations could be charged as Class C misdemeanors, and the rules may allow non-traffic citations to be filed in district court. The ordinances must not conflict with state law, and copies must be publicly available; the act becomes effective on the date stated in the bill.

Who It Affects
Residents and visitors who use Shelby County property will be subject to the new rules and potential penalties for violations.
Shelby County law enforcement, the county manager, and other county staff who implement and enforce the ordinances.

Key Provisions
Allows the Shelby County Commission to adopt ordinances or resolutions regulating the use of county property.
Covers property owned, leased, or under possession by Shelby County, including parks, recreational areas, buildings, facilities, and other real property.
Violations are Class C misdemeanors punishable as provided by law.
Ordinances may provide non-traffic citations to appear in the county's district court.
No ordinance may conflict with state law.
A copy of all ordinances must be available for public inspection at the county manager's office.
Effective date is the first day of the third month after passage and Governor approval (or when it becomes law by other means).
Enacted under constitutional authority.

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Subjects: Shelby County