Title 45

The following words and phrases used in this article shall have the following respective meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) BINGO. That game commonly known as bingo where numbers or symbols on a card are matched with numbers or symbols selected at random…

The operation of bingo games for prizes or money by qualified organizations for bona fide charitable, educational, or other lawful purposes shall be legal in St. Clair County, subject to this article. (Act 91–710, p. 1378, § 3.)

(a) No qualified organization shall be permitted to operate a bingo game unless the sheriff first issues a permit to the organization authorizing it to do so. The permit described in this article is in addition to, and not in lieu of, any other business licenses which may be requ…

(a) A qualified organization which does not hold a permit pursuant to Section 45–59–150.03 may apply for a special permit for conducting a bingo session at a designated location for a special occasion. Such an applicant shall submit to the sheriff a written application prepared i…

(a) Each bingo permit shall contain the name and address of the permit holder, the location at which the permit holder is permitted to conduct bingo, and the day(s) of the week on which the permit holder is permitted to conduct bingo. (b) The permit holder shall display the permi…

(a) It is the intention of the Legislature that only qualified organizations which are properly issued permits or licenses, pursuant to this article, shall be allowed to operate bingo games. A qualified organization shall not lend its name or allow its identity to be used by any …

All fees collected by the sheriff under this article shall be paid into the county general fund, and all necessary expenses incurred by the sheriff in the administration and enforcement of this article shall be financed from the county general fund. (Act 2017–265, § 8.)

The net proceeds of a bingo game shall be devoted to the charitable, educational, and other lawful purposes of the permit holder; provided, however, all reasonable expenses incurred or paid in connection with the holding, operating, or conducting of bingo, including the following…

(a) Bingo may not be conducted with any equipment which is not owned, being purchased, or being rented at a reasonable rate by the permit holder, except as otherwise provided in Section 45–59–150.06(b). (b) Prizes given by any organization for the playing of bingo games shall not…

Each permit holder shall maintain the following records pertaining to each bingo session for at least one year from the date of the session: (1) An itemized list of gross receipts for each session. (2) An itemized list of all expenses, including the name of each person to whom th…

(a) After this article has been in effect for one year, on or before April 15 and on or before April 15 of each calendar year thereafter, each permit holder shall file with the sheriff a copy of the records required in Section 45–59–150.10 relating to the operation of bingo sessi…

For good cause shown, the sheriff may revoke any permit issued pursuant to this article if the permit holder or any officer, director, agent, member, or employee of the permit holder violates this article or rule promulgated hereunder. The revocation by the sheriff shall become e…

(a) A permit holder whose permit is revoked in consequence of a violation of this article or a rule promulgated under this article is ineligible to apply for a permit for a period of one year after the revocation. (b) A person convicted of an offense under Section 45–59–150.15 or…

The Circuit Court of St. Clair County shall have jurisdiction to restrain or enjoin violations of this article and shall afford trial by jury for all appeals directed to it for alleged violations of this article leading to revocations of existing permits. (Act 2017–265, § 15.)

Any person who violates this article shall be guilty of a Class C misdemeanor upon first conviction hereunder. Any subsequent conviction hereunder shall be a Class A misdemeanor. Any person who is convicted pursuant to this section shall be punished as provided by law. (Act 2017–…

Any device, equipment, record, money, or stakes used in any bingo game or operation in violation of this article, may be contraband and may be seized and is forfeited. Property forfeited may be sold, destroyed, or retained for official use by the state or county law enforcement a…

Any other law providing a penalty or disability upon a person who conducts or participates in bingo games, who possesses equipment used in conducting bingo, who permits bingo to be conducted on his or her premises, or who does other acts in connection with bingo, shall not apply …

(a) The St. Clair County Commission shall reimburse the offices of judge of probate, revenue commissioner, and sheriff from the general fund in the amount of any monetary loss not to exceed two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) per fiscal year, or a greater amount as may be …

(a) In St. Clair County any county health officer or administrator is authorized to issue an official death certificate in any case within the county, except where an autopsy is required. Data obtained from the attending physician or funeral director shall be kept on file for one…

(a) The Board of Health of St. Clair County may fix a schedule of fees which shall cover the actual cost or a portion thereof involved in the performance of services rendered pursuant to the duties, functions, and programs required by law or by regulation or of the county or Stat…

(a)(1) In addition to any filing or recording fee currently assessed, the Probate Office of St. Clair County shall charge an additional fee of six dollars fifty cents ($6.50) for each matter filed or recorded in the probate office. After August 1, 2021, the St. Clair County Menta…

(a) The advisory board shall establish the duties, education, qualifications, training, and experience requirements of the mental health officer, assistant mental health officers, and support staff. (b) The advisory board may appoint an individual to serve as mental health office…

(a) For purposes of this section, “mental health officer” includes the St. Clair County Mental Health Officer and any assistant mental health officer. (b) In St. Clair County, when a law enforcement officer is confronted with circumstances that give the law enforcement officer re…

(a) In order to establish effective E-911 service in St. Clair County, it is necessary for various streets and roads to be renamed and for new street and road signs to be purchased and erected so that those providing emergency services may be able to quickly identify and find the…

(a) After July 1, 2023, any individual qualifying for election to the office of sheriff or any individual appointed to serve as sheriff, in addition to any other qualifications required by law, shall meet all of the following qualifications: (1) The individual is a citizen of the…

(a) Commencing June 1, 2026, the Sheriff of St. Clair County, in addition to the compensation the sheriff received on May 31, 2026, shall receive an additional expense allowance in an amount that brings the sheriff’s total annual compensation to one hundred sixty thousand dollars…

(a)(1) In addition to all other charges, fees, judgments, and costs of court, in the civil division and in the criminal division of the District Court and the Circuit Court of St. Clair County, a service of process fee of twenty-five dollars ($25) shall be collected for service o…

(a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have the following meanings: (1) CREDIT CARD. A line of credit issued by a domestic lender or credit card bank. (2) DEBIT CARD. A card issued by a bank in relation to a checking or savings account authorized by law to be expen…

(a) All laws to the contrary notwithstanding, the Sheriff of St. Clair County may employ the following personnel: (1) One chief deputy. (2) One under sheriff. (3) Other supervisory personnel as approved by the county commission. (4) Deputies as approved by the county commission. …

(a) The Sheriff of St. Clair County or the authorized agents of the sheriff may operate a jail store and a telephone system for prisoners within the confines of the county jail. The jail store and telephone system shall be operated to serve the needs of the jail population. (b)(1…

Each member of the Board of Equalization of St. Clair County shall be paid a total of thirty dollars ($30) per diem for each day’s attendance upon the session of the board. Any portion of this amount not paid by the state shall be paid from the general fund of the county. (Act 81…

After September 30, 1991, or upon occurrence of a vacancy in either the office of tax assessor or tax collector, there shall be a county revenue commissioner in St. Clair County. A commissioner shall be elected at the general election in 1990 and at the general election every six…

The county revenue commissioner shall do and perform all acts, duties, and functions required by law to be performed either by the tax assessor or by the tax collector of the county relative to the assessment of property for taxation, the collection of taxes, the keeping of recor…

Subject to the approval of the county commission, the county revenue commissioner shall appoint and fix the duties and compensation of a sufficient number of deputies, clerks, and assistants to perform properly the duties of the office. The acts of deputies shall have the same fo…

Before entering upon the duties of office, the county revenue commissioner shall take the oath of office prescribed by Article XVI of the Constitution of Alabama, and execute a bond in such sum as may be fixed by Section 40–5–3 for tax collectors in Alabama, giving as security th…

The county commission shall provide the necessary offices for the county revenue commissioner, and shall provide all stationery, equipment, and office supplies, not otherwise furnished by law, needed for the efficient performance of the duties of the office. (Act 88–316, p. 478, …

The county revenue commissioner shall collect and pay into the general fund of the county all fees, percentages, commissions, and other allowances which the tax assessor or the tax collector of the county are now or hereafter may be by law authorized and directed to charge or col…

The offices of the Tax Assessor and Tax Collector of St. Clair County are hereby abolished effective the first day of October 1991, or upon the occurrence of a vacancy in the office of tax assessor or tax collector. In the event that the office of tax assessor or tax collector be…

It is the purpose of this subpart to promote the public convenience in St. Clair County by consolidating the offices of tax assessor and tax collector into one office. (Act 88–316, p. 478, § 9.)

(a) Commencing June 1, 2026, the Revenue Commissioner of St. Clair County, in addition to the compensation the revenue commissioner received on May 31, 2026, shall receive an additional expense allowance in an amount that brings the revenue commissioner’s total annual compensatio…

(a) The St. Clair County Revenue Commissioner may establish procedures for electronic filing for the reporting, assessment, and payment of business personal property taxes pursuant to Section 40–7–14. A complete business personal property tax return filed electronically shall be …

(a) The one and a half percent sales taxes levied by the St. Clair County Commission shall constitute a debt due St. Clair County and may be collected as provided by law. The taxes, together with interest and penalties with respect thereto, shall constitute and be secured by a li…