The bill, applicable specifically to Shelby County, Alabama, authorizes the Shelby County Manager to void various types of licenses, including motor vehicle licenses, if the payment for such licenses is found to be non-collectible. This includes situations where checks, credit cards, or other forms of payment are not honored. The bill also allows for the Shelby County License Department to be reimbursed for losses due to errors, mistakes, or omissions up to $3,000 per year or an adjusted amount as determined by the county commission. This reimbursement is to come from the General Fund of Shelby County.
The bill outlines the process for voiding registrations or licenses and for the Shelby County License Department to receive credit for costs associated with non-collectible payments. It also requires the appropriate state office to mark records of voided licenses and notify law enforcement agencies upon inquiry. The bill emphasizes that employees of the license department must exercise due care and make efforts to correct any errors and collect potential losses immediately. It does not apply to deliberate misuse or misappropriation of funds by the department or its employees. The bill is supplemental and should be construed in conjunction with other laws regarding the Shelby County License Department. It repeals any conflicting laws and is set to become effective on June 1, 2024. An insertion in the text indicates that the Senate passed the bill on May 2, 2024.