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4590R3-1
By Representatives Moore (P), Collins, Stadthagen, Yarbrough
(N & P)
RFD: Local Legislation
First Read: 18-Apr-23
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A BILL
TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
To authorize the Sheriff of Morgan County to establish
procedures to make limited purchases using a credit card or
debit card provided the proper procedures are followed.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA:
Section 1.(a) For purposes of this act, the following
words have the following meanings:
(1) CREDIT CARD. A line of credit issued by a domestic
lender or credit card bank.
(2) DEBIT CARD. A card issued by a bank in relation to
a checking or savings account held by the Morgan County
Sheriff's Office.
(b) To provide for convenience in making purchases of
tangible personal property or services approved by the
sheriff, the Sheriff of Morgan County may establish procedures
to make certain purchases through use of a credit card or
debit card issued to the Morgan County Sheriff's Office. The
sheriff may adopt written policy and procedures governing the
utilization of credit cards or debit cards which, at a
minimum, shall include each of the following:
(1) A monetary limit on the amount of any individual
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purchase which may be made with a credit card or debit card.
(2) A monetary limit on the total monthly amount that
may be purchased with a credit card or debit card taking into
consideration the monetary limit of the discretionary fund
used.
(3) Procedures to ensure that the sheriff has sole
access to any credit card or debit card, credit card or debit
card numbers, access codes, or security codes.
(4) Procedures to keep accurate records of all
purchases made with a credit card or debit card which shall be
periodically reviewed during required audits.
(5) Procedures to ensure that all credit card and debit
card bills are carefully reviewed by the sheriff each month to
make sure that no unauthorized charges appear on the bill.
(6) Procedures to ensure that all credit card and debit
card bills are paid in full on a timely basis each month to
avoid service charges, late fees, or interest payments.
(7) The sheriff shall select the credit card or debit
card provider or providers taking into consideration each of
the following:
a. Whether the credit card or debit card issuer
requires an annual fee for utilizing the card.
b. Whether the credit card or debit card issuer offers
rewards or rebates based upon purchases made utilizing the
account.
c. What interest rates, service charges, finance
charges, or late fees will be assessed in event a bill from
the credit card or debit card issuer is paid late or the
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balance is not paid in full.
d. Whether penalties or fees will be assessed against
the sheriff in the event he or she decides to terminate the
credit card or debit card.
e. Any other consideration deemed relevant by the
sheriff.
(c) In the event the credit card or debit card provides
rewards or rebates based upon the use of the card, any rewards
or rebates earned from the card or cards shall be deposited in
the Sheriff's Discretionary Fund of Morgan County.
Section 2. This act shall become effective immediately
following its passage and approval by the Governor, or its
otherwise becoming law.
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