SB200 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Steve LivingstonSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

Motor fuels, consigned, taking without consent of owner of consignor or written agreement constitutes theft, penalties, Secs. 13A-8-75 to 13A-8-77, inclusive, added

Summary

SB200 creates a new theft crime for fuels that are consigned to a merchant and the proceeds from their sale, with penalties tied to the value stolen.

What This Bill Does

It defines consigned motor fuels as fuels delivered to a merchant for sale but owned by the consignor, with title and proceeds remaining with the consignor. It requires a written consignment agreement showing that the title to the fuels and the proceeds stays with the consignor. It makes taking, using, selling, or disposing of consigned fuels or their proceeds without the owner's consent and a written agreement illegal, and those who do it could be charged with theft of property. Penalties depend on the value of what was taken, using existing theft penalty sections, and the act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval; the bill is exempt from certain local-funding requirements because it creates or amends a crime.

Who It Affects

• Consignors (fuel suppliers): their fuels and the proceeds from sales remain their property, and theft of those fuels or proceeds can be charged as a crime.
• Merchants/consignees (fuel dealers): must operate under a written consignment agreement stating that title to the fuels and proceeds stays with the consignor, or they may face theft charges if they improperly take or dispose of the fuels or proceeds.

Key Provisions

• Adds Article 3B to Chapter 8 of Title 13A, Sections 13A-8-75 to 13A-8-77, defining consigned motor fuels and the consignment relationship.
• Requires a written consignment agreement showing that title to fuels and their proceeds remains with the consignor.
• Prohibits taking, using, selling, or disposing of consigned fuels or proceeds without the owner's consent and in violation of the written agreement.
• Puts the offense under the theft of property penalties based on value, and sets the effective date and Amendment 621 exemption.

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

Subjects

Motor Fuel