Ala. Code § 45-14-230: State Allowance for Feeding Prisoners.

(a) In Clay County, the sheriff shall be entitled to keep and retain the allowances payable by the state, counties, or municipalities for feeding prisoners.

(b) The provisions of this section shall be retroactive to January 18, 1983, and all actions taken by the sheriff in accordance with the provisions of this section are hereby validated and confirmed.