The proceeds from the tax hereby authorized less the actual cost of collection, not to exceed 10 percent, shall be paid by the State Department of Revenue to the Alabama Forestry Commission on a monthly basis. The proceeds are to be used for the purposes of fire protection in Henry County. These funds shall be payable on a quarterly or monthly basis and shall be expended solely for purposes of fire protection, prevention, fire safety, education, and in order to encourage a strong volunteer firefighters network in Henry County. The proceeds paid by the Department of Revenue to the Alabama Forestry Commission shall be distributed by the Alabama Forestry Commission to volunteer fire departments in the county as determined by the Alabama Forestry Commission in consultation with the Henry County Volunteer Fire Department Association on an equal basis, share and share alike.
Last modified: May 3, 2021