HB542 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Steve ClouseRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Agriculture and Industries Department, weighmasters, appointed by Commissioner, bond requirement deleted, Sec. 8-16-52 repealed

Summary

HB542 repeals the section creating public weighmasters and removes the bond requirement for weighmasters appointed by the Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries.

What This Bill Does

The bill repeals Section 8-16-52 of the Alabama Code, which established public weighmasters and required them to post a bond. Because the section is repealed, the bond requirement for weighmasters is eliminated. The changes become effective immediately after the Governor signs the bill into law.

Who It Affects

• Public weighmasters and the Department of Agriculture and Industries, as the regulatory framework and bond requirement for weighmasters are removed.
• Businesses and individuals who rely on weighmaster services, who are affected by the removal of the bond requirement and the repeal of the associated statute.

Key Provisions

• Repeals Section 8-16-52 of the Code of Alabama 1975 relating to public weighmasters.
• Eliminates the bond requirement for weighmasters under the repealed section.
• Effective date: immediate upon the Governor's approval/signature.

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Subjects

Agriculture and Industries Department