HB264 Alabama 2024 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Parker MooreRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2024

Title

Limestone County; rock quarries; certain blasting operations prohibited.

Summary

HB264 would ban rock-quarry blasting outside Limestone County city limits within two miles of designated historical buildings, with the act taking effect immediately and the ban starting June 1, 2024.

What This Bill Does

The bill prohibits blasting by Limestone County rock quarries that are outside municipal boundaries and within two miles of any building or site designated as historical under Alabama law (Section 40-8-1). The restriction applies only to blasting outside city limits and within the two-mile radius; blasting inside city limits or farther than two miles is not restricted. The act itself is effective immediately, and the blasting ban takes effect on June 1, 2024.

Who It Affects

• Rock quarry operators in Limestone County that operate outside the boundaries of municipalities and are within two miles of a designated historical building or site, who would be prohibited from blasting in those areas.
• Residents and members of the public living near such quarries within two miles of designated historical buildings/sites, who may experience reduced blasting activity near their properties.

Key Provisions

• Section 1: Prohibits rock-quarry blasting outside the corporate limits of any municipality within two miles of any building, structure, or portion thereof designated as a historical building or site as defined in Section 40-8-1.
• Section 2: The act becomes effective immediately; the blasting prohibition applies starting June 1, 2024.

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

Subjects

Limestone County