Ala. Code § 23-1-283

Despite any contrary provisions in this division, no sign shall be required to be removed unless at the time of removal there are sufficient funds, from whatever source, appropriated and immediately made available to the director with which to pay the just compensation required under Sections 23-1-280 through 23-1-282 and unless, at such time, the federal funds required to be contributed to this state under Section 131, Title 23, United States Code, have been appropriated and are immediately available to the state.