The association may, after approval by a majority vote of member departments in good standing, establish and define the boundaries of one or more districts within the boundaries of the county for purposes of collection and distribution of the fire protection fee. Upon creation of a district, or districts, the association shall, within a reasonable period of time, file in the office of the judge of probate a description or map clearly showing the boundaries of the districts. Municipalities may establish their own districts at the discretion of the governing body of each municipality. Municipal districts shall include the corporate limits and police jurisdiction unless the governing body of the municipality elects not to provide fire protection services in the police jurisdiction and notifies the association, in writing, for purposes of collection and distribution of the fire protection fees.
Structure Code of Alabama
Article 14 - Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services.
Part 2 - Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Service Districts and Fee.
Section 45-19-141 - Applicability.
Section 45-19-141.01 - Legislative Intent.
Section 45-19-141.02 - Definitions.
Section 45-19-141.03 - Fire Protection Fee - Levy, Collection, and Enforcement.
Section 45-19-141.04 - Fire Protection Fee - Eligibility to Receive Proceeds.
Section 45-19-141.05 - Fire Protection Fee - Use of Proceeds.
Section 45-19-141.06 - Establishment of Districts.
Section 45-19-141.07 - Alteration of District Boundaries.
Section 45-19-141.08 - Effect of Annexation.
Section 45-19-141.09 - Exemptions From Fire Protection Fee.
Section 45-19-141.10 - Payment of Fee.
Section 45-19-141.11 - Disposition of Funds.
Section 45-19-141.12 - Volunteer Fire Department Personnel; Liability of County Employees.