Upon dissolution or abandonment of any eligible volunteer fire department or emergency medical service squad, any remaining funds derived from this part or any assets purchased with funds derived from this part, after all lawful indebtedness has been satisfied, shall be transferred to the county commission. The county commission shall transfer the funds in the following manner: If a volunteer fire department is abandoned or dissolved, funds shall be transferred to the county firefighters association. If an emergency medical service squad is abandoned or dissolved, funds shall be transferred to the county rescue squad association. Those associations shall distribute remaining funds in the best interest of providing emergency medical services and fire protection in the area once served by the abandoned or dissolved fire department or emergency medical service squad. In the event there are no volunteer fire departments or emergency medical service squads, the funds or assets shall be placed in the county general fund.
Structure Code of Alabama
Article 14 - Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services.
Part 2 - Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services Fee.
Section 45-23-141 - Applicability.
Section 45-23-141.01 - Public Organizations.
Section 45-23-141.02 - Fee - Levy.
Section 45-23-141.03 - Fee - Exemptions.
Section 45-23-141.04 - Fee - Collection, Administration, and Enforcement.
Section 45-23-141.05 - Eligible Volunteer Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Service Squads.
Section 45-23-141.06 - Disposition of Funds.
Section 45-23-141.07 - Transfer of Funds Upon Dissolution or Abandonment.
Section 45-23-141.08 - States of Personnel.