HB293 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

David FaulknerRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

State Fire Marshal, permit fees, collected for permit to manufacture a destructive device or biological weapon be deposited in State Fire Marshal's Fund, Act 2016-414, 2016 Reg. Sess., am'd; Sec. 36-19-2.1 am'd.

Summary

HB293 changes where permit fees for manufacturing destructive devices or biological weapons go, directing them to the State Fire Marshal's Fund.

What This Bill Does

The bill amends the law to require that all permit fees collected for manufacturing a destructive device or bacteriological/biological weapon be deposited in the State Fire Marshal's Fund. It clarifies that these fees are used to operate the State Fire Marshal's Office. It preserves the established permit process, including rulemaking on applications, qualifications, and related fees, a 30-day review period, and a one-year permit term with renewal by paying the applicable fee.

Who It Affects

• Individuals or organizations seeking a permit to manufacture a destructive device or biological weapon, who would pay permit-related fees (application, issuance, renewal, etc.).
• The State Fire Marshal's Office and state government, which would receive funding from the State Fire Marshal's Fund to operate the Office.

Key Provisions

• Permit fees for manufacturing a destructive device or bacteriological/biological weapon must be deposited in the State Fire Marshal's Fund.
• All fees collected under this section shall be deposited in the State Fire Marshal's Fund and used for the operation of the Fire Marshal's Office.
• The Fire Marshal may adopt rules for permit applications, qualifications, and related fees (including application, issuance, renewal, and reinstatement).
• The office has 30 days to investigate and issue or deny a permit; a denial must state reasons and any corrective actions.
• Permits expire one year after issuance or renewal and must be renewed by paying the applicable fee.
• The act becomes effective immediately after adoption by the Governor.

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Subjects

Fire Marshal