Bill > HB280

This bill amends Alabama state law regarding public nuisance actions, expanding the ability of municipalities and public higher education institutions to file legal actions to address public nuisances that harm community health, morals, comfort, or welfare. The key change introduces specific provisions for events that were not properly permitted, allowing courts to order event organizers to compensate local governing authorities for expenses related to addressing the nuisance, including public safety, traffic control, and sanitation services. The bill also mandates that courts award court costs and reasonable attorney fees to a prevailing plaintiff. Importantly, the legislation includes a protective clause stating that property owners, business owners, property managers, or landlords who are not directly involved in event promotion cannot be held liable in such actions. The amendment uses more modern language, such as replacing "the State of Alabama" with "this state" and clarifying some grammatical structures. The bill becomes effective immediately upon passage.

Government Affairs, Justice

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