HB607 Alabama 2019 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Phillip PettusRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2019

Title

Lauderdale Co., authorize local board of health to perform soil percolation tests

Summary

Lauderdale County authorizes the county health department or its agent to perform site evaluation tests before repairing an existing conventional septic system, upon property owner request, for a fee of up to $250.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the county health department or its appointed agent must perform a site evaluation test when a property owner requests it, and the test is tied to repairing an existing conventional septic tank effluent disposal field. The test is available for a fee not to exceed $250. The act becomes effective immediately after it is passed and approved by the Governor, or otherwise becomes law.

Who It Affects

• Property owners in Lauderdale County who plan to repair an existing conventional septic system and may request a site evaluation test for the repair.
• The Lauderdale County Health Department or its duly appointed agent, which will perform the site evaluation test.

Key Provisions

• Section 1: Upon request by a property owner, the county health department or its agent shall perform a site evaluation test for a fee of not more than $250 when such test is required for the repair of an existing conventional septic tank effluent disposal field.
• Section 2: This act becomes effective immediately following its passage and approval by the Governor, or its otherwise becoming law.

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

Subjects

Lauderdale County