Alabama § 45-20-232 - Fees; Disposition of Funds.
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§ 45-20-232. Fees; Disposition of Funds.
(a) In Covington County, the fee for issuance of a permit to carry a pistol concealed on or about the person or in a vehicle shall be collected by the sheriff as follows:
(1) Twenty-five dollars ($25) for an annual permit for any individual 19 years of age through 59 years of age.
(2) Twenty dollars ($20) for an annual permit for any individual 60 years of age or older.
(3) Three hundred dollars ($300) for a lifetime permit for any individual 19 years of age through 59 years of age.
(4) One hundred fifty dollars ($150) for a lifetime permit for any individual 60 years of age or older.
(5) No charge for any individual presenting proof of their status as any of the following:
a. An active member of the military.
b. A veteran of the military who was discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable.
c. An active law enforcement officer.
d. A retired law enforcement officer.
(b) All fees collected pursuant to subsection (a) shall be deposited into a fund to be designated as the Sheriff’s Fund. The fund shall be drawn upon by the sheriff of the county or his or her appointed agent and shall be used exclusively for law enforcement purposes and in the discharge of the sheriff’s office as he or she sees fit. The establishment of the Sheriff’s Fund and the use of such funds shall in no way diminish or take the place of any source of income established for the sheriff or for the operation of his or her office.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 45-20-232 ("Fees; Disposition of Funds.") 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.
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