SB81 Alabama 2019 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Chris ElliottSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2019

Title

Conservation and Natural Resources Dept., illegal parking on department property, fine established, Sec. 9-2-30 added.

Summary

SB 81 would punish illegal parking on Conservation Department property with civil fines, a presumption that the vehicle registrant is responsible, and possible vehicle removal.

What This Bill Does

It makes it illegal to park a motor vehicle on any street or property controlled by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources in violation of department rules. It establishes a civil fine for violations, set between $100 and $500. It creates a prima facie presumption that the vehicle registrant committed the parking violation, placing the burden on the registrant to prove otherwise. It allows the department to remove the vehicle in addition to imposing the fine.

Who It Affects

• Vehicle owners or operators (registrants) whose parked vehicles violate department rules and could face civil fines and possible removal.
• The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, which would enforce the rule, collect fines, and use the funds for department purposes.

Key Provisions

• Defines registrant as the motor vehicle owner or operator who is issued a registration.
• Prohibits parking, causing to be parked, or knowingly permitting a motor vehicle owned by the registrant to be parked on department streets or property in violation of department rules, including parking to avoid admission fees.
• Creates a prima facie presumption that the registrant committed the violation; burden to prove otherwise rests with the registrant.
• Imposes a civil fine on the registrant of $100 to $500, with fines deposited into a department fund in the State Treasury as designated by the department.
• Allows vehicle removal under Section 32-13-2 in addition to the fine.
• Effective date: becomes law on the first day of the third month after passage/approval.

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Subjects

Conservation and Natural Resources Department