Class 1 municipalities; vacant property registration authorized

HB 331 allows Alabama's largest cities (Class 1 municipalities) to require property owners to register vacant buildings within 30 days of vacancy or ownership change. Owners would pay registration fees and maintain properties to prevent blight, with cities creating databases to track vacant properties and enforce standards like addressing overgrown vegetation or trash. The bill aims to address safety risks, declining property values, and public costs (e.g., inspections, police calls) linked to neglected properties. It applies to residential and commercial buildings but excludes government-owned properties.