The powers authorized under this chapter shall be effective in a county only after an affirmative vote of a majority of the qualified electors of the county residing in the unincorporated areas of the county and voting in a referendum election held on the question of whether the powers authorized under this chapter shall be effective in the county. Except as provided in subsection (h) of Section 11-3A-2, the election shall be called upon resolution adopted by affirmative vote of the majority of the members of the county commission. The referendum election shall be conducted in accordance with the election laws of the state and may be held only in conjunction with a primary, general, or special election held for another purpose in the county. In no case may any election authorized by this chapter be held more often than once every 48 months.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 11 - Counties and Municipal Corporations.
Title 1 - Provisions Applicable to Counties Only.
Chapter 3A - Alabama Limited Self-Governance Act.
Section 11-3A-1 - Short Title.
Section 11-3A-2 - Powers for Public Welfare, Health, and Safety; Authorization; Scope.
Section 11-3A-3 - Adoption Procedures for Ordinances; Administrative Fees; Penalties.
Section 11-3A-5 - Referendum Election to Approve Application of Powers.
Section 11-3A-6 - Referendum Election to Repeal Application of Powers.