HB518 Alabama 2013 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Jim Patterson
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2013
Title: Madison Co., weeds, Madison Co., Commission authorized to adopt a resolution to provide procedures for the abatement of weeds in platted subdivisions outside the corporate limits of any municipality in the county
Summary: Madison County is allowed to adopt local rules to remove weeds that are a public nuisance in unincorporated, platted subdivisions, with costs potentially recovered by liens on the property.
What This Bill Does
The Madison County Commission may adopt a resolution establishing procedures to abate weeds that are a public nuisance in platted subdivisions outside any city limits. Notice must be given to the property owner listed on county tax records before abatement. The procedures and lien enforcement would mirror existing state municipal weed abatement rules, and the resolution may authorize liens to recover abatement costs. The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects
Property owners of parcels in Madison County's platted subdivisions outside municipal boundaries, who would receive notice and could be subject to weed abatement and liens.
Madison County government and officials who would implement, enforce, and collect on weed abatement procedures and liens.

Key Provisions
Authorization for the Madison County Commission to adopt a resolution providing abatement procedures for weeds that are a public nuisance in unincorporated, platted subdivisions.
Abatement and lien procedures shall be substantially the same as the existing municipal weed abatement procedures and lien enforcement under specified Alabama Code sections.
The resolution may authorize abatement costs to be recovered by liens on the property, and it becomes effective on the 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: Madison County