Class 2 municipalities; authorized to declare abandoned debris a public nuisance; abatement and removal procedures provided

HB 104 allows Class 2 municipalities in Alabama to declare abandoned or discarded debris (such as furniture, trash, tires, or metal) a public nuisance if it poses a fire risk, breeds pests, or is otherwise dangerous. This expands existing law, which previously only covered certain weeds, to include specific debris types. The bill requires municipalities to follow the same process as for weeds: issue a public notice, hold a hearing, and give property owners 30 days to remove the debris before the municipality can order abatement at the owner’s expense. Property owners would be responsible for costs, and the law makes minor technical updates to align with current code formatting.