Alabama HB612 proposes a constitutional amendment to authorize Covington County sheriff to sell abandoned, stolen, and unclaimed personal property.

Alabama HB612 proposes an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 2022, authorizing the Covington County sheriff to sell abandoned, stolen, and unclaimed personal property and firearms. The sheriff can sell these items at public or internet auctions, with proceeds deposited into a sheriff's fund for law enforcement purposes. The bill outlines procedures for property recovery, storage, and sale, including notice requirements and the handling of firearms. The amendment requires approval by a majority of qualified electors.

Alabama HB612 proposes a constitutional amendment to authorize Covington County sheriff to sell abandoned, stolen, and unclaimed personal property.

Alabama HB612 proposes an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 2022, authorizing the Covington County sheriff to sell abandoned, stolen, and unclaimed personal property and firearms. The sheriff can sell these items at public or internet auctions, with proceeds deposited into a sheriff's fund for law enforcement purposes. The bill outlines procedures for property recovery, storage, and sale, including notice requirements and the handling of firearms. The amendment requires approval by a majority of qualified electors.