SB246 Alabama 2017 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Primary Sponsor: Paul Bussman
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2017
Title: Cullman Co., parks owned by county, Cullman Co. Park Event Disbursement Fund, remaining funds after disbursement to event winners made, further provided for, Sec. 45-22-222 am'd.
Summary: SB246 changes how Cullman County handles money from county park events, including what happens to leftover funds after prize payments.
What This Bill Does
The bill requires establishing a Cullman County Park Event Disbursement Fund in a local bank and depositing all event fees into it. The fund can be used to pay winners of events. After prize payments, any remaining money can be transferred to the individual park fund for that event (and then becomes public funds) or kept in the disbursement fund as a reserve for future payouts. The county must maintain records and have the fund audited by the Department of Examiners of Public Accounts, and the act takes effect immediately after governor approval.

Who It Affects
Cullman County Commission and its authorized agents, who manage the Park Event Disbursement Fund, authorize disbursements to winners, and decide on handling leftover funds.
Park users and Cullman County residents who participate in or benefit from county parks, who gain from clear rules on event funding and potential future disbursements.

Key Provisions
Establish and maintain the Cullman County Park Event Disbursement Fund in a bank located in Cullman County; all event fees collected are deposited into this fund.
The fund may be drawn upon to disburse winnings to the winners of conducted events.
Any funds remaining after disbursement to winners may be transferred to the individual park fund responsible for the event (thereafter considered public funds) or held in reserve in the Disbursement Fund for future disbursements.
The Cullman County Commission must keep an account of all fees collected and disbursements; the fund is audited by the Department of Examiners of Public Accounts, alongside other county accounts.
The act specifies the parks involved: Agricultural Trade Center, Clarkson Covered Bridge, Smith Lake Park, Sportsman Lake Park, and Stony Lonesome OHV Park.
The act becomes effective immediately following its passage and approval by the Governor.

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Subjects: Cullman County