Section 45-40-141 – Applicability.

Section 45-40-141 Applicability. This part shall apply to Lawrence County. (Act 92-409, p. 838, §1.)

Section 45-40-141.01 – Volunteer Fire Departments Declared Public in Nature.

Section 45-40-141.01 Volunteer fire departments declared public in nature. The Legislature declares that all volunteer fire departments, including volunteer fire departments that have emergency medical technicians that are members, are organizations that are public in nature and serve to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the county. (Act 92-409, p. 838, […]

Section 45-40-141.02 – Definitions.

Section 45-40-141.02 Definitions. For the purposes of this part the following words shall have the following meanings: (1) COMMERCIAL BUILDING. Any building that houses one or more separate business enterprise that are required by law to purchase and display a business license applicable to each business enterprise. In the case of a commercial building with […]

Section 45-40-141.03 – Levy of Fee Authorized.

Section 45-40-141.03 Levy of fee authorized. The governing body of Lawrence County is authorized, in its discretion, to levy, in addition to any and all taxes or fees levied prior to the effective date of this part, a fee in the amount of twenty-five dollars ($25) per year on each dwelling and commercial building in […]

Section 45-40-141.04 – Collection and Administration of Fee; Disposition of Funds.

Section 45-40-141.04 Collection and administration of fee; disposition of funds. The fee provided in this part shall be levied, collected, administered, and enforced at the same time, in the same manner, and under the same requirements and laws as state ad valorem taxes. The officials collecting or assessing the fee shall be entitled to the […]

Section 45-40-141.06 – Use of Funds.

Section 45-40-141.06 Use of funds. Funds disbursed to eligible volunteer fire departments pursuant to this part shall be expended only for fire protection and emergency medical services, including training, supplies, buildings, capital improvements, equipment, insurance, professional services, and dues. The funds shall not be expended for salaries, food, drink, social activities, or fund-raising activities. After […]

Section 45-40-141.07 – Dissolution or Abandonment of Eligible Volunteer Fire Department.

Section 45-40-141.07 Dissolution or abandonment of eligible volunteer fire department. Upon the dissolution or abandonment of any eligible volunteer fire department, any remaining funds derived from this part or any assets purchased with any funds derived from this part shall be transferred to the county association. (Act 92-409, p. 838, §8.)

Section 45-40-141.08 – Volunteer Fire Department Personnel; Liability of County Employees.

Section 45-40-141.08 Volunteer fire department personnel; liability of county employees. The personnel of volunteer fire departments and emergency medical technicians that are members of volunteer fire departments funded as provided for in this part shall not be considered employees, servants, or agents of the county and the members of the county commission and the employees […]