This bill establishes regulations for the sale, use, and destruction of abandoned, stolen, and unclaimed property specifically by the Etowah County Drug Enforcement Unit. It mandates that the unit maintain detailed records of all recovered property, including descriptions and identifying numbers, which must be open to public inspection. The bill allows the unit to sell unclaimed property at public auctions, including online, after a minimum holding period of six months. Special provisions are included for firearms, requiring the auctioneer to hold a federal firearm license and comply with federal transfer laws. Additionally, the bill outlines the notification process for auctions and allows for immediate sale of perishable items without notice.

The bill also stipulates that owners can reclaim their property by providing proof of ownership before the sale, and if the property is sold, the proceeds must be held for six months for the owner to claim. If unclaimed after this period, the net proceeds will be deposited into the Drug Enforcement Forfeiture Account for law enforcement purposes. Furthermore, the bill allows the drug enforcement unit to use or destroy unclaimed firearms after six months. The act will take effect on October 1, 2025, and applies to any abandoned or stolen property held on or after that date.