Alabama HB284 revises auction procedures for abandoned and stolen personal property in Marshall County.

Alabama HB284 amends existing law to revise the procedures for auctioning abandoned and stolen personal property in Marshall County. The sheriff's department must sell such property at public or Internet auctions if it remains unclaimed for a specified period. The bill mandates that the sheriff attempt to locate the owner of abandoned or stolen firearms, including notifying surrounding counties. It also requires the sheriff to maintain permanent records of firearms not subject to general law disposition.

Alabama HB284 revises auction procedures for abandoned and stolen personal property in Marshall County.

Alabama HB284 amends existing law to revise the procedures for auctioning abandoned and stolen personal property in Marshall County. The sheriff's department must sell such property at public or Internet auctions if it remains unclaimed for a specified period. The bill mandates that the sheriff attempt to locate the owner of abandoned or stolen firearms, including notifying surrounding counties. It also requires the sheriff to maintain permanent records of firearms not subject to general law disposition.