Alabama § 45-10-180.01 - County Roads - Permit for Certain Activities; Fines and Liability.
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§ 45-10-180.01. County Roads - Permit for Certain Activities; Fines and Liability.
(a) In Cherokee County, any person or entity engaged in construction, excavation, or similar activity resulting in the cutting across or going under a county road or county right-of-way shall obtain a permit from the county commission. The issuance of the permit by the county commission shall be conditioned on the person or entity posting a bond in an amount to be set by the county commission sufficient to cover the costs of the repair of any damage to the county road or county right-of-way from the activity. The county commission may set a reasonable fee not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100) for the issuance of a permit pursuant to this section which shall be deposited in the county road and bridge fund.
(b) Any person or entity which fails to obtain a permit required by this section shall be subject to a civil fine in an amount up to ten thousand dollars ($10,000) which shall be set by the county commission after notice and a hearing concerning the alleged violation. In addition, the person or entity shall be liable for any damages to the county road or county right-of-way from the construction activity. Any fines collected pursuant to this subsection shall be paid into the county road and bridge fund.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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