HB476 Alabama 2023 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Matthew HammettRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2023

Title

Relating to Covington County; to amend Section 45-20-232, Code of Alabama 1975, to further provide for pistol permit fees; and to provide for lifetime permits.

Summary

HB476 changes Covington County pistol permit fees, introduces lifetime permits, and provides fee exemptions for certain service members and law enforcement, with funds directed to a Sheriff's Fund.

What This Bill Does

The bill updates the fee schedule for issuing concealed pistol permits in Covington County, creating separate prices for annual and lifetime permits based on the holder’s age. It also waives fees for active military, veterans with non-dishonorable discharges, and active or retired law enforcement officers. All collected fees go into a Sheriff’s Fund to be used only for law enforcement and the sheriff’s office, and this fund does not replace other revenue sources. The changes take effect on the first day of the first month after the Governor signs the act.

Who It Affects

• Covington County residents who apply for concealed pistol permits will be subject to the new fee schedule (including annual and lifetime options) unless they qualify for a fee exemption.
• Active military personnel, veterans (non-dishonorable discharge), active law enforcement officers, and retired law enforcement officers will not be charged permit fees when presenting proper proof.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 45-20-232 to set new permit fees in Covington County: $20 base issuance fee; $25 annual permit for ages 19-59; $20 annual permit for age 60+; $300 lifetime permit for ages 19-59; $150 lifetime permit for age 60+.
• No charge for individuals showing proof of active military status, veteran status with non-dishonorable discharge, active law enforcement, or retired law enforcement.
• All collected fees are deposited into the Sheriff’s Fund and used exclusively for law enforcement purposes and the operation of the sheriff’s office; the fund does not replace other income or reimbursements.
• Effective date: the first day of the first month after the Governor signs the act.

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Subjects

Covington County, further provided for pistol permit fees.