Ala. Code § 45-2-231.20: Private Contributions to Support Official Programs.

The Sheriff of Baldwin County is hereby authorized to accept private contributions of money to support programs under the official auspices of the sheriff’s department. Provided, such contributions shall be expended only for operations directly related to the operation of the sheriff’s department; including but not limited to: Drug prevention, crime prevention, and education. The contributions shall be deposited into the Sheriff’s Pistol Permit Fund and audited in the same manner as other such funds are audited.