HB479 Alabama 2013 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Primary Sponsor: Richard J. Laird
Independent
Session: Regular Session 2013
Title: Clay Co., volunteer fire departments and rescue squads, co. commission authorized to sell fuel to
Summary: HB479 allows Clay County to sell gasoline, diesel fuel, and other petroleum products to volunteer fire departments and rescue squads serving the county for their official operations.
What This Bill Does
If enacted, the Clay County Commission would be allowed to sell fuel to volunteer fire departments and rescue squads. The fuels can only be used for the official business of those departments or squads. The act becomes effective immediately after the Governor signs it (or becomes law by other means).

Who It Affects
Volunteer fire departments and rescue squads serving Clay County can buy gasoline, diesel fuel, and other petroleum products from the county for their official operations.
Clay County Commission and county officials who manage fuel sales are authorized to sell these products to the eligible departments.

Key Provisions
Section 1 authorizes the Clay County Commission to sell gasoline, diesel fuel, and other petroleum products to volunteer fire departments and rescue squads serving the county.
The fuels may only be used for the official business of the recipient department or squad.
Section 2 states the act becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (or otherwise becoming law).

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