(a) Where an election is held on the question of the establishment of a district, the county commission shall pay for the necessary expense of advertising and conducting the election out of the general funds of the county. Provided, however, that if the district is established, the district shall reimburse the county for the expenses incurred by the county in respect to the election.
(b) After a district has been established, the district shall pay the expense of any election held in the district or held in any area which it is proposed be added to the district.
Structure Code of Alabama
Article 14 - Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services.
Part 1 - Fire Fighting and Emergency Medical Services Districts.
Section 45-49-140 - Definitions.
Section 45-49-140.01 - Establishment of Districts.
Section 45-49-140.02 - Petition for Elections.
Section 45-49-140.03 - Timing of Elections.
Section 45-49-140.04 - Application of Election Laws.
Section 45-49-140.05 - Notice of Election.
Section 45-49-140.06 - Payment of Election Expenses.
Section 45-49-140.07 - Approval by Voters.
Section 45-49-140.08 - Board of Trustees.
Section 45-49-140.09 - Powers of District; Taxation Exemption.
Section 45-49-140.10 - Service Charges - Levy and Collection.
Section 45-49-140.11 - Service Charges - Election.