40-9-19
Section 40-9-19 Homesteads. (a)(1) Homesteads, as defined by the Constitution and laws of Alabama, are exempt from all state ad valorem taxes. In no case shall the exemption apply to more than one person or head of the family, nor shall the exemption exceed $4,000 in assessed value or 160 acres in area for any resident of this state who is not over 65 years of age. (2) The homesteads of residents of this state, over 65 years of age, or who are retired due to permanent and total disability, regardless of age, or who are blind as defined in Section 1-1-3, regardless of age or whether such person is retired, shall be exempt from all state ad valorem taxes. (3) The state Commissioner of Revenue may define and specify the condition or state of health that makes a person "permanently and totally disabled" and may issue certificates of disability to the person as he or she may find meets such specifications. Any person who is drawing any pension or annuity from the armed services or a company...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/40-9-19.htm - 6K - Match Info - Similar pages
34-27-50
Section 34-27-50 Definitions. For the purposes of this article, the following terms shall have the meaning respectively ascribed to them by this section: (1) ACCOMMODATIONS. Any hotel or motel room, condominium, or cooperative unit, cabin, lodge, apartment, or any other private or commercial structure designed for occupancy by one or more individuals or any recreational vehicle campsite or campground. (2) BUSINESS ENTITY. Any individual, corporation, firm, association, joint venture, partnership, trust, estate, business trust, syndicate, fiduciary, and any other group or combination which engages in acts or practices in any trade or commerce. (3) CONTRACT. Any contract, promissory note, credit agreement, negotiable instrument, lease, use agreement, license, security, or other muniment conferring on the purchaser the rights, benefits, and obligations of a vacation time-sharing plan. (4) COMMISSION. The Alabama Real Estate Commission. (5) COMMISSIONER. A member of the Alabama Real Estate...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/34-27-50.htm - 7K - Match Info - Similar pages
41-8-21
Section 41-8-21 Enactment of compact; form. The Interstate Library Compact is hereby enacted into law and entered into by this state with all states legally joining therein in the form substantially as follows: INTERSTATE LIBRARY COMPACT. Article I. Policy and Purpose. Because the desire for the services provided by libraries transcends governmental boundaries and can most effectively be satisfied by giving such services to communities and people regardless of jurisdictional lines, it is the policy of the states party to this compact to cooperate and share their responsibilities; to authorize cooperation and sharing with respect to those types of library facilities and services which can be more economically or efficiently developed and maintained on a cooperative basis and to authorize cooperation and sharing among localities, states and others in providing joint or cooperative library services in areas where the distribution of population or of existing and potential library...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/41-8-21.htm - 13K - Match Info - Similar pages
11-54-127
Section 11-54-127 Additional powers of boards. (a) In addition to all other powers conferred on it by law, and subject to any express provisions of its certificate of incorporation to the contrary, any industrial development board shall have all of the following powers, together with all powers incidental thereto or necessary to the discharge thereof in corporate form: (1) To create or establish one or more endowment trust funds. (2) To receive and accept from any private source, for the account of any endowment trust fund so created or established by it, contributions in the form of gifts of money, stocks, bonds, and other debt securities, other personal property, whether tangible or intangible, and real property of any description, subject, in the case of any such contribution, to any lawful condition to the use thereof that is specified by the donor thereof and that is not inconsistent with the provisions of this division. (3) To deposit, or to cause to be deposited, into any...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/11-54-127.htm - 4K - Match Info - Similar pages
40-23-4
Section 40-23-4 Exemptions. (a) There are exempted from the provisions of this division and from the computation of the amount of the tax levied, assessed, or payable under this division the following: (1) The gross proceeds of the sales of lubricating oil and gasoline as defined in Sections 40-17-30 and 40-17-170 and the gross proceeds from those sales of lubricating oil destined for out-of-state use which are transacted in a manner whereby an out-of-state purchaser takes delivery of such oil at a distributor's plant within this state and transports it out-of-state, which are otherwise taxed. (2) The gross proceeds of the sale, or sales, of fertilizer when used for agricultural purposes. The word "fertilizer" shall not be construed to include cottonseed meal, when not in combination with other materials. (3) The gross proceeds of the sale, or sales, of seeds for planting purposes and baby chicks and poults. Nothing herein shall be construed to exempt or exclude from the computation of...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/40-23-4.htm - 34K - Match Info - Similar pages
13A-1-2
Section 13A-1-2 Definitions. Unless different meanings are expressly specified in subsequent provisions of this title, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) BOOBY TRAP. Any concealed or camouflaged device designed to cause bodily injury when triggered by any action of a person making contact with the device. This term includes guns, ammunition, or explosive devices attached to trip wires or other triggering mechanisms, sharpened stakes, nails, spikes, electrical devices, lines or wires with hooks attached, and devices for the production of toxic fumes or gases. (2) BURDEN OF INJECTING THE ISSUE. The term means that the defendant must offer some competent evidence relating to all matters subject to the burden, except that the defendant may rely upon evidence presented by the prosecution in meeting the burden. (3) CLANDESTINE LABORATORY OPERATION. Any of the following: a. Purchase or procurement of chemicals, supplies, equipment, or laboratory location for the...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/13A-1-2.htm - 4K - Match Info - Similar pages
23-7-2
Section 23-7-2 Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings: (1) BANK. The Alabama Transportation Infrastructure Bank. (2) BOARD. The board of directors of the bank. (3) BONDS. Includes bonds, notes, or other evidence of indebtedness except as otherwise provided in this chapter. (4) DEPARTMENT or DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. The Alabama Department of Transportation. (5) ELIGIBLE COST. As applied to a qualified project to be financed from the federal highway account, the costs that are permitted under applicable federal laws, requirements, procedures, and guidelines in regard to establishing, operating, and providing assistance from the bank. As applied to a qualified project to be financed from the state highway account, these costs include the costs of preliminary engineering, traffic, and revenue studies; environmental studies; right-of-way acquisition; legal and financial services associated with the development of the...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/23-7-2.htm - 9K - Match Info - Similar pages
41-9-432
Section 41-9-432 Powers generally. The commission shall be authorized: (1) To investigate and select an available site for housing the exhibits, including the surrounding grounds, in cooperation with the Department of the Army and the community, taking into consideration all pertinent factors affecting the suitability of such site; (2) To acquire by rent or lease agreement or otherwise the necessary housing facilities and to establish, improve and enlarge the available facility, including providing it with necessary equipment, furnishings, landscaping and related facilities, including parking areas and ramps, roadways, sewers, curbs and gutters; (3) To enter into such contracts and cooperative agreements with the local, state and federal governments, with agencies of such governments, including the Department of the Army and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, with private individuals, corporations, associations and other organizations as the commission may deem...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/41-9-432.htm - 8K - Match Info - Similar pages
33-12-5
Section 33-12-5 Powers, duties and functions. The powers, duties and functions of the agency shall be as follows: (1) GENERALLY. The agency a. Shall have perpetual succession in its corporate name. b. May sue and be sued in its corporate name. c. May adopt, use and alter a corporate seal, which shall be judicially noticed. d. May enter into such contracts and cooperative agreements with the federal, state and local governments, with agencies of such governments, with private individuals, corporations, associations, trusts and other organizations as the board may deem necessary or convenient to enable it to carry out the purposes of this chapter, including the planned, orderly residential development of the area. e. May adopt, amend and repeal bylaws. f. May appoint such managers, officers, employees, attorneys and agents as the board deems necessary for the transaction of its business, fix their compensation, define their duties, require bonds of such of them as the board may...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/33-12-5.htm - 18K - Match Info - Similar pages
45-42-162.17
Section 45-42-162.17 Transition. (a) The transition period shall be directed by the provisions contained herein. The level of services during transition shall not be below the level of service previously provided by the respective government. (b)(1) Not later than six months after assuming office, the commission shall adopt a plan for the reorganization of service operations on a countywide basis, so that the general service district shall receive services, (including, but not limited to: streets and roads, refuse disposal, police, parks, and recreation), which are customarily furnished by a county government in a metropolitan area, and the urban service district shall receive services, (including, but not limited to: additional police protection, additional transportation, street lighting, and street cleaning) which are customarily furnished by a city in a metropolitan area. The plan to combine services and functions should aim toward effectiveness, efficiency, and equity in the...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/45-42-162.17.htm - 8K - Match Info - Similar pages
|