There is a newer version
of
this Section
2018 Code of Alabama
Title 45 - LOCAL LAWS.
Chapter 35 - HOUSTON COUNTY.
Article 14 - Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services.
Section 45-35-140.08 - Purpose.
Universal Citation: AL Code § 45-35-140.08 (2018)
Section 45-35-140.08Purpose.
The primary purpose and use of funds generated by this article is to enable all volunteer fire departments in Houston County to lower their ISO ratings, thus lowering insurance costs to the citizens of the county. All departments are required to attain and maintain an ISO of 7/9 (seven slash nine) or below within four years of November 7, 2000, per Section 45-35-140.09. Any department not attaining this level or failing to maintain this level shall forfeit funds generated by this article until such time as the 7/9 rating is attained or reattained. Forfeited funds per this section shall be used or designated for use by the county commission for fire protection related purposes.
(Act 2000-473, p. 900, §9.)
Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. Alabama may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google
Privacy Policy and
Terms of Service apply.
