This bill amends Section 45-49-140.10 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to enhance the collection of fire service fees for maintaining firefighting districts in Mobile County. A key insertion in the bill is the definition of "residence," which clarifies the types of properties subject to service fees. The bill specifies that service charges will be levied on various types of residential properties, including single-family homes, duplexes, apartments, and manufactured homes. Additionally, it allows property owners of certain structures located on county lines to avoid service charges under specific conditions, such as not being assessed for taxes in Mobile County during a defined period and providing proof of agreements for fire and emergency services with other districts.

The bill also makes several nonsubstantive updates to the existing legal language, including the removal of outdated terms and phrases. For instance, the phrase "which lien" replaces "which lien" in the context of securing service charge collections, and the term "fire" is removed from references to firefighting services in certain contexts. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 45-49-140