HB190 Alabama 2019 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Steve McMillan
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2019
Title: Conservation and Natural Resources Dept., illegal parking on department property, fine established, Sec. 9-2-30 added.
Summary: HB 190 would let the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issue Uniform Traffic Tickets for parking violations on its property, set fines, and establish enforcement rules and funding.
What This Bill Does
If passed, the department can issue UTTCs to people who park illegally on its property. The base fine is $50 ($250 for handicapped parking). No court costs are charged. Half of the fines go to the DCNR Administrative Fund and half to the Clerks Judicial Administration Fund. Vehicles can be removed, and violations are heard in district court. The department will adopt rules to implement this, and a nonpayment can lead to license suspension. Special officers may issue UTTCs without needing POST certification. The law becomes effective after a short delay from passage.

Who It Affects
Vehicle owners or drivers who park on Department of Conservation and Natural Resources property, who would receive UTTCs, face fines ($50 general, $250 for handicapped spaces), potential vehicle removal, and possible license suspension for nonpayment.
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, its special officers, the district courts, and clerks of court, who enforce the rules, issue UTTCs, adjudicate violations, and receive (or distribute) the collected fines.

Key Provisions
Defines property under the department's control and prohibits parking violations on that property unless allowed by department rules, with a prima facie presumption that the vehicle registrant committed the violation if a vehicle is unattended in violation.
Authorizes the department to issue Uniform Traffic Tickets by its special officers (not requiring POST certification) and assigns district courts exclusive jurisdiction for these violations; outlines ticket delivery and notice to the vehicle owner.
Sets fines: $50 for most violations and $250 for handicapped parking violations; no court costs; regulates how fines are distributed (50% to DCNR Administrative Fund and 50% to Clerks Judicial Administration Fund); allows for vehicle removal and license suspension for nonpayment; and requires department rulemaking for implementation.

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