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22-22-9
Section 22-22-9 Powers and duties; enforcement of orders; permits; civil penalties for violations.
(a) It shall be the duty of the commission to control pollution in the waters of the state,
and it shall specifically have the following powers: (1) To study and investigate all problems
concerned with the improvement and conservation of the waters of the state; (2) To conduct,
independently and in cooperation with others, studies, investigation and research and to prepare,
or in cooperation with others prepare, a program or programs, any or all of which shall pertain
to the purity and conservation of the waters of the state or to the treatment and disposal
of pollutants or other wastes, which studies, investigations, research and program or programs
shall be intended to result in the reduction of pollution of the waters of the state according
to the conditions and particular circumstances existing in the various communities throughout
the state; and (3) To propose remedial measures...
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13A-10-190
Section 13A-10-190 Definitions. As used in this article, Section 13A-11-11, and Section 36-19-2.1,
the following words shall have the following meanings: (1) BACTERIOLOGICAL WEAPON or BIOLOGICAL
WEAPON. A device which is designed in a manner to permit the intentional release onto any
person, into the population or environment of microbial, or other biological agents or toxins
or viral agents whatever their origin or method of production in a manner not otherwise authorized
by law or any device the development, production, or stockpiling of which is prohibited pursuant
to the "Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, and Stockpiling
of Bacteriological (Biological) and Toxin Weapons and Their Destruction," 26 U.S.T. 583,
TIAS 8063. The microbial or biological agents or viral agents shall include, but not be limited
to, any of the following: Anthrax or any variation thereof, smallpox or any variation thereof.
(2) CONVICTION. An adjudication of guilt of or a plea of...
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25-4-51
Section 25-4-51 Rates of contributions, etc., by employers. (a) Contributions. Except as hereinafter
provided and subject to the provisions of Section 25-4-54, every employer shall pay contributions,
or payments in lieu of contributions, equal to the percentages of wages payable or paid as
hereinafter set out, with respect to employment by him. (1) With respect to employment during
calendar years after December 31, 1975, every employer who has been liable to the provisions
of this chapter during a period of time sufficient to have his rate of contribution determined
under the experience rating provisions of Section 25-4-54 shall pay contributions at the rate
prescribed thereby. (2) With respect to employment after December 31, 1975, every employer
who has not been liable to the provisions of this chapter for a sufficient length of time
to have his rate determined under the experience rating provisions of Section 25-4-54 shall
pay contributions at the rate of 2.70 percent of such wages...
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27-1-17
Section 27-1-17 Limitation periods for payment of claims; overdue claims; retroactive denials,
adjustments, etc.; penalties. (a) Each insurer, health service corporation, and health benefit
plan that issues or renews any policy of accident or health insurance providing benefits for
medical or hospital expenses for its insured persons shall pay for services rendered by Alabama
health care providers within 45 calendar days upon receipt of a clean written claim or 30
calendar days upon receipt of a clean electronic claim. If the insurer, health service corporation,
or health benefit plan is denying or pending the claim, the insurer, health service corporation,
or health benefit plan shall, within 45 calendar days for a written claim and 30 calendar
days for an electronic claim, notify the health care provider or certificate holder of the
reason for denying or pending the claim and what, if any, additional information is required
to process the claim. Any undisputed portion of the claim...
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40-2B-2
Section 40-2B-2 Alabama Tax Tribunal. (a) Statement of Purpose. To increase public confidence
in the fairness of the state tax system, the state shall provide an independent agency with
tax expertise to resolve disputes between the Department of Revenue and taxpayers, prior to
requiring the payment of the amounts in issue or the posting of a bond, but after the taxpayer
has had a full opportunity to attempt settlement with the Department of Revenue based, among
other things, on the hazards of litigation. By establishing an independent Alabama Tax Tribunal
within the executive branch of government, this chapter provides taxpayers with a means of
resolving controversies that insures both the appearance and the reality of due process and
fundamental fairness. The tax tribunal shall provide hearings in all tax matters, except those
specified by statute, and render decisions and orders relating thereto. A tax tribunal hearing
shall be commenced by the filing of a notice of appeal protesting...
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27-17A-2
Section 27-17A-2 Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following
meanings: (1) ALTERNATIVE CONTAINER. A nonmetal receptacle or enclosure, without ornamentation
or a fixed interior lining, which is designed for the encasement of human remains and which
is made of cardboard, pressed-wood, composition materials (with or without an outside covering),
or pouches of canvas or other materials. (2) ARRANGEMENT CONFERENCE. The meeting occurring
either at need or preneed between the seller and the purchaser during which funeral or cemetery
merchandise and services are discussed. (3) ARRANGEMENT CONFERENCE FEE. The charge to the
purchaser in conjunction with the arrangement conference. (4) AT NEED. At the time of death,
or immediately following death. (5) AUTHORIZING AGENT. One who is lawfully authorized to control
the final disposition of human remains. (6) BELOW-GROUND CRYPT. A preplaced enclosed chamber,
which is usually constructed of reinforced concrete,...
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32-6-56
Section 32-6-56 Powers of Commissioner of Revenue as to reciprocal agreements with other states,
etc., for registration of vehicles on an apportionment or allocation basis. Notwithstanding
any other provisions of this Code, the Commissioner of the Department of Revenue is hereby
authorized and empowered to enter into reciprocal agreements on behalf of this state with
the duly authorized representatives of any of the states of the United States, the District
of Columbia, or a state or province of a foreign country or a territory or possession of either
the United States or of a foreign country providing for the registration of vehicles on an
apportionment or allocation basis. In exercising the authority granted to him or her by this
section, the commissioner is expressly authorized and empowered to enter into and to become
a member of the International Registration Plan or such other designation that may, from time
to time, be given to such plan, developed by the American Association of...
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2-17-25
Section 2-17-25 Designation and powers of commissioner as state agency for cooperating with
Secretary of Agriculture; jurisdiction of commissioner exclusive as to activities covered
by chapter; cooperation with other governmental branches and agencies. (a) The commissioner
is hereby designated as the state agency which shall be responsible for cooperating with the
Secretary of Agriculture of the United States under the provisions of the federal Meat Inspection
Act and the federal Poultry Products Inspection Act, and such agency is hereby directed to
cooperate with the Secretary of Agriculture of the United States in developing and administering
the meat and poultry inspection program of this state under this chapter to assure that its
requirements will be at least equal to those imposed by the applicable provisions of the federal
Meat Inspection Act and the federal Poultry Products Inspection Act and in developing and
administering the program of this state under this chapter in such...
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22-30-11
Section 22-30-11 Adoption of regulations, guidelines, criteria and standards by State Department;
states from which hazardous wastes cannot be accepted; penalty; contracts to satisfy federal
capacity assurance programs limited. (a) The department, acting through the commission, is
authorized to promulgate, and may revise when appropriate, rules and regulations, guidelines,
criteria and standards for all hazardous waste management practices. (b) It is unlawful for
any person who owns or operates a commercial hazardous waste treatment or disposal facility
within this state to dispose or treat any hazardous wastes generated in any state outside
the State of Alabama which: (1) Prohibits by law or regulation the treatment or disposal of
hazardous wastes within that state and which has no facility permitted or existing within
that state for the treatment or disposal of hazardous wastes; or (2) Has no facility permitted
or existing within that state for the treatment or disposal of hazardous...
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23-1-1
Section 23-1-1 Contracts and regulations relative to federal assistance. The State Department
of Transportation, by and through the director, is hereby authorized to enter into all necessary
contracts and agreements with the United States government or any agency or officer thereof
in accordance with any act of Congress relating to the construction, maintenance, and beautification
of highways, bridges, tunnels or ferries, or other matters relating thereto, to establish,
promulgate, and enforce all reasonable rules and regulations which may be necessary for the
effective implementation and cooperation with the provisions of such acts and to do all other
things necessary to secure to the state and its counties and municipalities the full benefits
provided by such acts. (Acts 1977, No. 20, p. 28.)...
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