Ala. Code § 45-52-233.04
If abandoned or stolen personal property is of a perishable nature and reasonable attempts to locate and identify the owner of the property are unsuccessful, the property may be sold at once without notice. The sheriff shall attempt to obtain the best possible price for the property. The proceeds from the sale shall be held for a period of six months for the owner. During this period, the proceeds shall be paid to the owner upon demand, less any costs of recovery, storage, maintenance, and sale. If the proceeds are not claimed within six months, after deducting and paying all expenses incurred in the recovery, storage, maintenance, and sale of such property, the net funds shall be paid to the Sheriff of Morgan County.
Ala. Code § 45-52-233.04 (1975)