Powers and Obligations of Existing Fire Districts

(a) The powers and obligations of any fire district existing in the county on October 1, 2025, as specified in its certificate of incorporation, bylaws, existing contracts, and debts, and as provided under Chapter 89, Title 11, shall not be affected or impaired by this part. (b) Notwithstanding Section 45-40-142.09(b), the established annual amount of any fire protection fee or service fee assessed by a fire district that is in existence on October 1, 2025, remains in effect, and the fee may be assessed and collected pursuant to Section 45-40-142.09(c) and (d). (Act 2025-185, §13.)