The bill amends Section 6 of Act 2003-213, which governs the distribution of the county tobacco tax in Randolph County, Alabama. Key changes include the reallocation of funds previously designated for the Randolph County Industrial Development Council, which will now be used for tourism or economic development in the county. Additionally, the bill specifies that the funds distributed to the Randolph County Equine and Agricultural Center, Inc. will be used to promote agricultural education and activities, rather than for salaries, and clarifies that the funds for volunteer fire departments and the Randolph County Rescue Squad must be used strictly for fire protection and emergency services.

The bill also establishes that the proceeds from the tobacco tax will be distributed as follows: 32% to volunteer fire departments and the rescue squad, 24% for tourism or economic development, 24% retained in the county general fund, 10% to the Equine and Agricultural Center, and 10% to the Randolph County Animal Shelter. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 45-56-243
Enrolled: 45-56-243