The bill amends Section 45-37-233 of the Code of Alabama 1975, specifically addressing pistol permits and their associated fees in Jefferson County. It introduces a new fee structure for one-year and five-year pistol permits. The fee for a one-year permit is set at $7.50, with the distribution of this fee allocated to various funds: $4.50 to the retirement system, $0.50 to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Fund, and $2.50 to the Jefferson County Legislative Delegation Office Fund. Additionally, any unspent amounts from this fund will be transferred to support public school systems in the county, with specific provisions for the City of Gardendale School System.

The bill also establishes a new fee of $37.50 for a five-year pistol permit, which will be distributed in the same manner as the one-year permit fees. The amendments include provisions for the distribution of funds based on student enrollment numbers and stipulate that any excess funds in the Legislative Delegation Office Fund will be used for the operation of a legislative office in Birmingham. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 45-37-233