SB153 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Cam Ward

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Bryan TaylorGerald O. DialClay ScofieldPhillip W. WilliamsBill HoltzclawPaul BussmanShadrack McGillJimmy HolleyScott BeasonRusty GloverPaul SanfordGerald H. AllenTom Whatley

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Agricultural tourist attractions, to be defined by rule and approved by Agriculture and Industries Department, application and renewal fees, directional signs under certain conditions

Summary

The bill would create a program to define and approve agricultural tourist attractions, charge fees, and allow directional signs to guide visitors to those attractions.

What This Bill Does

The Department of Agriculture and Industries would define criteria for agricultural tourist attractions by rule and approve those that meet the criteria, creating a registry of approved attractions. Each attraction would pay a one-time application fee and an annual renewal fee set by the department. After approval, directional signs could be placed to direct traffic to the attraction, either by the department/transportation officials or by the attraction itself, with the attraction potentially paying sign costs. The department would coordinate with the State Department of Transportation and county engineers to ensure signs are appropriate and safe, and signs could be removed as needed. The act would take effect on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Agricultural tourist attractions (businesses): must apply for approval, pay fees, and may receive approved directional signs to direct visitors.
• Department of Agriculture and Industries, Department of Transportation, and county engineers: responsible for defining criteria, approving attractions, managing the registry, coordinating sign placement, ensuring safety, and removing signs when appropriate.

Key Provisions

• The department shall define criteria and establish an application process for agricultural tourist attractions by rule, and maintain a registry of approved attractions.
• Each approved attraction must pay a one-time application fee and an annual renewal fee, with amounts set by the department.
• Directional signs may be placed to direct traffic to approved attractions, by the department or by the attraction with approval, and the attraction may cover related sign costs.
• The department will consult with the State Department of Transportation and local county engineers to ensure signs are appropriate and safe, with removal of signs as needed.
• The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and governor approval.

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Subjects

Agriculture and Industries Department