HB306 Alabama 2012 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Victor Gaston
Republican
Co-Sponsors: Allen Farley John Merrill Becky Nordgren April Weaver Mary Sue McClurkin Allen Treadaway Barry Mask Jim McClendon Harry Shiver Dickie Drake Jack Williams Paul DeMarco Jim Carns
Session: Regular Session 2012
Title: Counties, sewer system, operating, prohibited from charging any fee to person or entity not connected to the sewer system
Summary: This bill would stop counties that own sewer systems from charging sewer fees to people or properties not directly connected to the system.
What This Bill Does
It prevents counties from levying or collecting any sewer service fee from anyone not directly connected to the county's sewer system. The bill allows counties to charge fees only for voluntary agreements to connect to the county sewer system. It also repeals laws that conflict with this act and becomes effective immediately after governor approval.

Who It Affects
Counties that own or operate sewer systems would be restricted from charging sewer fees to non-connected people or properties.
People or entities not directly connected to the county sewer system would not be charged sewer service fees (with fees for voluntary connection agreements still possible).

Key Provisions
Prohibits counties from levying, assessing, or collecting sewer service fees on any person, entity, or property not directly connected to the county's sewer system.
Provides an exception allowing fees related to voluntary agreements to connect to the county sewer system.
Repeals any laws or parts of laws that conflict with this act.
Establishes immediate effectiveness after passage and governor approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Counties