HB469 Alabama 2020 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Andrew SorrellAuditor

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2020

Title

Colbert Co., co. health dept., authorized fee for site evaluations for repair of existing system

Summary

In Colbert County, the county health department cannot require a site evaluation test before repairing or replacing an existing conventional septic system.

What This Bill Does

It prevents the Colbert County health department and its agents from requiring a site evaluation test for repairing or replacing an existing conventional septic system. It states that this prohibition applies despite other laws or rules. It becomes effective immediately after the governor signs off.

Who It Affects

• Colbert County residents and property owners who need to repair or replace an existing conventional septic system, because they won’t have to do a site evaluation test.
• The Colbert County health department and its agents/contractors, who are prohibited from requiring a site evaluation test in these repair or replacement cases.

Key Provisions

• Notwithstanding any law or rule to the contrary, the county health department or its duly appointed agents shall not require a site evaluation test for the repair or replacement of an existing conventional septic tank effluent disposal field.
• This act becomes effective immediately following its passage and approval by the Governor, or upon becoming law otherwise.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Colbert County