No district shall be created unless it 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 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.