SB 7

Relating to Lee County; relating to individuals charged or convicted of driving under the influence; to require and provide for the use of an ignition interlock device or any other device approved for alcohol monitoring under certain circumstances.

Section 1

(a) This section shall only apply to Lee County. (b) The Legislature finds and declares that it is the intent of this act to further provide for the safety of the residents of Lee County. (c)(1) For purposes of this act, in Sections 32-5A-191 and 32-5A-191.4, Code of Alabama 1975, any reference to an ignition interlock device shall also include any other alcohol monitoring device approved and ordered by a municipal, district, or circuit court of Lee County. (2) In the administration and enforcement of Sections 32-5A-191 and 32-5A-191.4, Code of Alabama 1975, the municipal, district, or circuit court of Lee County may authorize the use of any other alcohol monitoring device ordered by a court in lieu of an ignition interlock device. (d) This act is cumulative and supplemental and is in addition to Sections 32-5A-191 and 32-5A-191.4, Code of Alabama 1975.

Section 2

This act shall become effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and approval by the Governor, or its otherwise becoming law.