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 requirement for public advertisement in a statewide newspaper and the reduction of the advertisement period from four weeks to two weeks for local newspapers. Additionally, the bill allows for the sale of tangible personal property through online auctions without the need for public advertisement, which is a significant shift from the previous requirement for physical auctions to be advertised extensively.

Furthermore, the bill updates the language regarding the disposal of county property, replacing terms like "equipment or other items" with "tangible personal property" and clarifying that the county commission can sell property either in person or online. It also modifies the penalties for violations of this section, removing the previous Class B felony designation and associated fines and imprisonment. The act is set to take effect on June 1, 2026.

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