Ala. Code § 45-58-170.50: Legislative Findings.

The regulation of the accumulation and storage of junk, inoperable motor vehicles, parts of inoperable motor vehicles, and other litter within the unincorporated areas of Shelby County, and licensing the operation of junkyards within the unincorporated areas of Shelby County is declared to be in the public interest and necessary to promote the public safety, health, welfare, convenience, enjoyment of public travel, to protect the public investment in public highways, to preserve and enhance the scenic beauty of lands and the environment, and to promote the conservation of natural mineral resources. The Legislature finds and declares that within the unincorporated areas of Shelby County the accumulation and storage of junk, inoperable motor vehicles, parts of inoperable motor vehicles, and other litter and the operation of junkyards which do not conform to the requirements of this subpart are a public nuisance.