SB248 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Steve LivingstonSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

DeKalb Co. Septic Tank Bond Fund, repealed, distrib. of existing funds to co. bd. of health, Sec. 45-25-170 repealed

Summary

SB248 repeals the DeKalb County Septic Tank Bond Fund and the $100 permit fee, with any existing funds reverting to the DeKalb County Health Department.

What This Bill Does

Repeals the requirement to establish and maintain the DeKalb County Septic Tank Bond Fund and to collect a $100 fee before issuing septic tank permits. Any money currently in the Septic Tank Bond Fund on the act's effective date reverts to the DeKalb County Health Department for its use. The act becomes effective immediately after the governor approves it, ending the fund and fee in DeKalb County.

Who It Affects

• DeKalb County Health Department, which will receive any existing funds from the repealed fund and use them for its operations.
• DeKalb County residents and businesses applying for septic tank permits, who will no longer pay the $100 permit fee.

Key Provisions

• Repeals Section 45-25-170, Code of Alabama 1975, which required the DeKalb County Health Department to establish and maintain the DeKalb County Septic Tank Bond Fund and collect a $100 fee before issuing septic tank permits.
• Directs that any moneys in the DeKalb County Septic Tank Bond Fund on the act's effective date revert to the DeKalb County Health Department for its operation.
• Provides that the act becomes effective immediately following its passage and approval by the Governor.

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Subjects

DeKalb County