HB127 Alabama 2018 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Adline ClarkeRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2018

Title

Class 2 municipalities (Mobile), motor vehicles, inoperable, procedure to abate as nuisances

Summary

Allows Class 2 municipalities in Mobile to abate and remove inoperable motor vehicles from private property as public nuisances, with defined notice, hearing, and cost rules.

What This Bill Does

It lets Mobile Class 2 municipalities create procedures to remove inoperable vehicles from private property when they are visible and meet certain criteria. It defines what counts as an inoperable vehicle and lists exceptions. It allows removal costs to be charged to the vehicle owner or the landowner, requires notices and a possible hearing before removal, and sets rules for selling the vehicle and handling any proceeds. It also lets landowners defend themselves at hearings and lets them remove the vehicle themselves to avoid municipal costs.

Who It Affects

• Vehicle owners, lienholders, and last registered owners: may be charged for removal costs and must receive notices; may request a hearing.
• Property landowners where the vehicle is located: may be charged removal costs if ownership cannot be determined; may attend hearings or present statements; may remove the vehicle themselves to avoid municipal costs.

Key Provisions

• Specific provision 1: Defines 'inoperable motor vehicle' and its exemptions, and states the act applies only to Class 2 municipalities.
• Specific provision 2: Creates the abatement/removal process, including notices and hearings, cost assignments to vehicle owners or landowners, disposal procedures, handling of sale proceeds, and contractor rotation.

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

Subjects

Mobile County