The bill establishes a framework for the abatement of plant-related nuisances in the City of Alabaster. It designates a city official as the enforcing official responsible for notifying property owners of nuisances and ordering their abatement. Property owners are given a written notice requiring them to abate the nuisance within 14 days, with the possibility of an extension up to 28 days under certain circumstances. The notice also informs owners of their right to request a hearing to contest the nuisance designation. The bill outlines the procedures for serving notice, conducting hearings, and the appeals process to the circuit court.
Additionally, if the nuisance is not abated within the specified time, the city may intervene to abate the nuisance and assess the costs incurred. These costs will be documented and presented to the city council, which can adopt a resolution to create a lien on the property, referred to as a "weed lien." This lien will be added to the property owner's tax bill and collected in the same manner as municipal taxes. The bill also stipulates that the lien remains enforceable until paid and outlines the process for extinguishing the lien upon payment during property redemption or sale. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2026.