HB398 Alabama 2013 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Richard J. Laird
Independent
Session: Regular Session 2013
Title: Randolph Co., sheriff's pistol permit fee, waiver for active or retired law enforcement officers, Act 89-446, 1989 Reg. Sess., am'd.
Summary: Randolph County sheriff can waive the $20 pistol permit fee for active or retired law enforcement officers.
What This Bill Does
The bill keeps the standard $20 permit fee for pistol permits issued by the Randolph County sheriff. It adds authority for the sheriff to waive this fee for active law enforcement officers or for retired officers who retired in good standing. It amends Act 89-446 (1989) as amended by Act 2011-327 to include this waiver option, for permits to carry a pistol in a vehicle or concealed on the person under Section 13A-11-75.

Who It Affects
Active law enforcement officers in Randolph County, who may have the pistol permit fee waived.
Retired law enforcement officers who retired in good standing, who may have the pistol permit fee waived.

Key Provisions
Sets the pistol permit fee at $20, to be collected by the Randolph County sheriff.
Authorizes the sheriff to waive the $20 fee for active law enforcement officers.
Authorizes the sheriff to waive the $20 fee for retired law enforcement officers who retired in good standing.
Amends Act 89-446 (1989) and its amendments (Act 2011-327) to reflect the waiver authority.
Effective date: first day of the third month 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: Randolph County