(a) The Escambia County Commission may employ one or more individuals to act as inspector or inspectors and otherwise to assist the judge of probate in the enforcement of the county’s beer tax.
(b) Expenses incurred pursuant to subsection (a), including salaries, shall not exceed five hundred dollars ($500) per month and shall be paid from the county general fund. However, the county general fund shall be reimbursed for all monies expended in connection with the administration and enforcement of the beer tax as provided by general law.