The bill amends Section 45-17-233 of the Code of Alabama 1975, specifically regarding the fees for pistol permits 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 or twenty-five dollars ($25) for a five-year permit. Conversely, individuals younger than 60 will pay fifteen dollars ($15) for a one-year permit or seventy-five dollars ($75) for a five-year permit.

Additionally, the bill updates the name of the fund where the fees are 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 collected 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