No district shall be created unless the creation thereof is approved by the majority of votes cast at the election at which the proposed creation is submitted. Upon the officers canvassing the returns of the election certifying that the creation of the district was approved by the majority of the votes cast at the election, the proposed district shall be created and shall constitute a public corporation.
Structure Code of Alabama
Article 14 - Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services.
Part 2 - Fire Protection Districts.
Section 45-31-141.01 - Definitions.
Section 45-31-141.02 - Establishment of Fire Protection Districts.
Section 45-31-141.03 - Petition for Election.
Section 45-31-141.04 - Time of Election.
Section 45-31-141.05 - Application of Election Laws.
Section 45-31-141.06 - Notice of Election.
Section 45-31-141.07 - Payment of Election Costs.
Section 45-31-141.08 - Approval by Voters.
Section 45-31-141.09 - Board of Directors.
Section 45-31-141.10 - Powers of District; Bylaws.
Section 45-31-141.11 - Fire Protection Fee Levied on Dwellings and Commercial Buildings.