The bill amends Section 35-2-57 of the Code of Alabama 1975, specifically addressing the procedures for judges of probate when recording the vacation of a map or plat. The new legal language specifies that when a map or plat is vacated, the judge must take one of two actions: if the most recent record is a tangible map or plat, the judge must write "vacated" across the record and reference the volume and page of the vacation instrument. Alternatively, if the most recent record is an electronic or digital image, the judge must record a certificate indicating the vacation, which will be included in the property records.

The bill introduces several insertions to clarify these procedures, including the requirement for a certificate for electronic records and the specific actions to be taken for tangible records. There are no deletions from the current law noted in the text. The act is set to become effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 35-2-57
Enrolled: 35-2-57