The bill amends Section 45-17-233 of the Code of Alabama 1975, specifically addressing the fees associated with obtaining a pistol permit in Colbert County. The previous fee structure, which charged a flat rate of fifteen dollars ($15) for all applicants and five dollars ($5) for individuals aged 60 and over, is replaced with a tiered fee system. Under the new provisions, individuals aged 60 and older will pay five dollars ($5) for a one-year permit, while those younger than 60 will pay fifteen dollars ($15) for the same duration. Additionally, a five-year permit will cost twenty-five dollars ($25) for seniors and seventy-five dollars ($75) for younger applicants.

Furthermore, the bill updates the name of the fund where the collected fees will be deposited from the "sheriff's law enforcement pistol permits fund" to the "Sheriff's Law Enforcement Pistol Permits Fund." It stipulates that one dollar ($1) from each fee will be allocated to the county general fund, while the remaining funds will be available for law enforcement purposes as determined by the sheriff or their authorized agent. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 45-17-233, 45-17-233
Enrolled: 45-17-233, 45-17-233