HB576 Alabama 2013 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Jim Patterson
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2013
Title: Madison Co., co. commission, fees for burial or burning of dead animals
Summary: HB576 authorizes Madison County to dispose of certain dead animals when the owner does not, and allows charging a disposal fee.
What This Bill Does
The Madison County Commission would be able to arrange for the burial, burning, or other disposition of dead cattle, swine, livestock, or other animals on public or private property if the owner or custodian fails to do so. The county can set and collect a disposal fee from the known owner. The law takes effect immediately after the Governor signs it.

Who It Affects
Owners or custodians of dead cattle, swine, livestock, or other animals who may be charged a disposal fee if the county disposes of the carcass.
Madison County Commission (county government), which gains authority to establish disposal procedures and to levy disposal fees.

Key Provisions
Authorizes the Madison County Commission to provide for burial, burning, or other disposition of dead animals on public or private property when the owner/custodian fails to dispose of them.
Allows the county to levy a fee to the known owner for the disposal.
Becomes effective immediately after the Governor signs it into 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: Madison County