Alabama § 17-7-1 - Payment for Machines.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 17-7-1 — Payment for Machines., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17-7-1. Payment for Machines.
The county commission or city commission or such other authority as levies the taxes for county or city purposes of any county or city which adopts the use of electronic voting machines, shall, upon the purchase, rental, or lease thereof, provide for payment therefor by the county or city; provided, that bonds or other evidences of indebtedness, payable not later than 15 years from their dates of issuance, may be issued in accordance with the provisions of law relating to the increase of indebtedness of counties or cities, to meet all or any part of the cost of the electronic voting machines.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 17-7-1
What does Code of Alabama § 17-7-1 cover?
Section 17-7-1 ("Payment for Machines.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Alabama § 17-7-1?
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Is this the official text of Alabama law?
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