The bill amends Section 45-38-71.01 of the Code of Alabama 1975, specifically for Lamar County, to revise the process for personal property auctions conducted by the county commission. Key changes include the removal of the publication requirement for online auctions, allowing the county to sell tangible personal property through public auctions either in person or online without the need for extensive advertising. The bill reduces the required advertisement period for public auctions from four weeks to two weeks, and if the auction is online, no public advertisement is necessary. Additionally, it updates the language to reflect current standards and practices.

The bill also modifies the bidding process for the sale or disposal of county-owned property, allowing for a more streamlined approach. It eliminates the requirement for public advertisement in a statewide newspaper and simplifies the conditions under which tangible personal property can be sold. Furthermore, it removes the penalties associated with violations of this section, which previously classified such violations as a Class B felony with significant fines and imprisonment. The act is set to take effect on June 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 45-38-71, 45-38-71