SB439 Alabama 2015 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Paul Bussman
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2015
Title: Cullman Co., parks, fees, and prizes for contests authorized, Cullman Co. Park Event Disbursement Fund established
Summary: SB439 allows Cullman County to run parks and hold fee-based events, with a separate Park Event Disbursement Fund to pay prize winners and handle leftover funds.
What This Bill Does
The bill authorizes Cullman County and its agents to operate county parks and hold events that collect fees. It creates the Cullman County Park Event Disbursement Fund in a local bank to hold collected fees and pay event winners. Any funds left after paying winners are moved to the specific park's fund and then become public funds; the county must keep clear accounts and audit the funds. The act takes effect immediately after the Governor approves it, and it does not affect county immunity or severability is provided.

Who It Affects
Cullman County residents and park users, who may experience park operations and events that involve fees and prize distributions, with leftover funds benefiting the park programs.
Event organizers and prize winners, who may receive prize payments from the Park Event Disbursement Fund established by the county.

Key Provisions
Authorization for Cullman County to operate parks and conduct events that require fee collection and disbursement of prizes to winners.
Establishment of the Cullman County Park Event Disbursement Fund in a Cullman County bank, into which all event fees are deposited and from which winners are paid; leftover funds are transferred to the respective park fund and become public funds.
Requirement for the county to maintain accounting of all fees and disbursements and to audit the fund along with other county accounts by the Department of Examiners of Public Accounts.
Immediate effectiveness upon passage and governor's approval; preservation of county immunity; provisions are severable.

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