Ala. Code § 45-1-235.03
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Section 45-1-235.03 Notice and Sale of Stolen or Abandoned Property
Official statutory text
(a) At least every six months, the sheriff may sell at public auction or Internet auction provider, such as “GOVDeals.com,” to the highest bidder for cash all abandoned or stolen personal property, other than firearms, which has been recovered by the sheriff and has remained unclaimed by the rightful owner during the preceding six-month period.
(b) Prior to the sale, notice shall be given by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in Autauga County once a week for two successive weeks or by posting notice in a conspicuous place at the Autauga County Courthouse for a period of no less than 20 days. The notice shall contain the place, date, and time of each auction and a description of each item of personal property to be sold at the auction. If publication of notice is made in the newspaper, the first notice shall run not less than 20 days prior to the auction.
(b) Prior to the sale, notice shall be given by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in Autauga County once a week for two successive weeks or by posting notice in a conspicuous place at the Autauga County Courthouse for a period of no less than 20 days. The notice shall contain the place, date, and time of each auction and a description of each item of personal property to be sold at the auction. If publication of notice is made in the newspaper, the first notice shall run not less than 20 days prior to the auction.
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