(a) The qualified electors of a fire district may file a petition, signed by at least 50 registered voters in the fire district, with the office of the judge of probate, who shall then order a referendum to be held in the fire district on the question of establishing a fire protection service fee for the fire district. Section 45-30-140.08 shall apply to all elections provided for by this article.
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Terms Used In Alabama Code 45-30-140.04

(b) The petition shall contain the name and description of the fire district area and shall request the judge of probate to call an election on the following question:

“Do you favor the assessment of a fire protection service fee in the amount of $____ a month collected annually with property tax payments for the purpose of funding fire protection services in this volunteer fire district? Yes __ No __.”

(c) The fee may not exceed six dollars ($6) a month.
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