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23-1-222
Section 23-1-222 Authority of Director of Transportation to acquire land. The Director of Transportation
is hereby authorized to acquire land necessary for the restoration, preservation, and enhancement
of scenic beauty and the establishment of rest areas within, and adjacent to, state and federal-aid
highways of this state, including acquisition of publicly owned and controlled rest and recreation
areas and sanitary and other facilities within, or adjacent to, the highway right-of-way necessary
to accommodate the traveling public. (Acts 1967, No. 432, p. 1101, ยง3.)...
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23-1-271
Section 23-1-271 Definitions. For the purposes of this division, unless otherwise indicated,
the following terms shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section:
(1) ADJACENT AREA. An area which is adjacent to and within 660 feet of the nearest edge of
the right-of-way of any interstate or primary highway, which 660 feet distance shall be measured
horizontally along a line normal or perpendicular to the centerline of the highway. (2) BUSINESS
AREA. Any part of an adjacent area which is zoned for business, industrial, or commercial
activities under the authority of any law of this state or not zoned, but which constitutes
an unzoned commercial or industrial area as defined in this section. (3) CENTERLINE OF THE
HIGHWAY. A line equidistant from the edges of the median separating the main-traveled ways
of a divided highway or the centerline of the main-traveled way of a nondivided highway. (4)
COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITIES FOR PURPOSES OF UNZONED INDUSTRIAL AND...
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23-1-278
Section 23-1-278 Enforcement of division generally. (a) Any sign erected or maintained in an
adjacent area after February 10, 1972, and any outdoor advertising sign, display, or device
erected with the purpose of its message being read from the main-traveled way of any interstate
highway or primary highway outside of an urban area and beyond 660 feet of the right-of-way
after April 11, 1978, in violation of the provisions of this division or the rules and regulations
promulgated under the provisions of this division may be removed by the director upon 30 days'
prior notice by certified or registered mail to the owner thereof and to the owner of the
land on which said sign is located or through court proceedings at the option of the director.
No notice shall be required to be given to the owner of the sign or to a property owner whose
name is not stated on the sign or on the structure on which it is displayed or whose address
is not stated thereon and is not on file with the director....
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23-1-352
Section 23-1-352 Definitions. For the purpose of the laws of this state relating to aeronautics,
the following words, terms, and phrases shall have the meanings herein given, unless otherwise
specifically defined, or unless another intention clearly appears or the context requires
otherwise: (1) AERONAUTICS or AERONAUTICAL ACTIVITIES. The science and art of flight including,
but not limited to, transportation by aircraft; the operation, construction, repair, or maintenance
of aircraft, aircraft power plants and accessories, including the use, repair, packing, and
maintenance of parachutes; the design, establishment, construction, expansion, operation,
improvement, repair, or maintenance of airports, restricted landing areas, or other air navigation
facilities including the aerial and ground approaches thereto; and instruction in flying or
ground subjects pertaining thereto. (2) AERONAUTICAL INSTRUCTION. The imparting of aeronautical
knowledge or information by any aeronautics...
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37-11A-1
Section 37-11A-1 Execution and text of compact. The Governor, on behalf of this state, shall
execute a compact, in substantially the following form, with the State of Mississippi, and
the Legislature approves and ratifies the compact in the form substantially as follows: Northeast
Mississippi - Northwest Alabama Railroad Authority Compact. The contracting states solemnly
agree: Article I. The purpose of this compact is to promote and develop trade, commerce, industry,
and employment opportunities for the public good and welfare in northeast Mississippi and
northwest Alabama through the establishment of a joint interstate authority to acquire certain
railroad properties and facilities which the operator thereof has notified the Interstate
Commerce Commission of an intention to abandon and which are located in any of Franklin, Marion,
or Winston Counties, Alabama or in Alcorn or Tishomingo Counties, Mississippi. Article II.
This compact shall become effective immediately as to the State...
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23-1-358
Section 23-1-358 Director - Powers and duties generally. In addition to all other responsibilities
prescribed for the department by this article, the director shall have the following powers
and duties with respect to aeronautics activities within this state: (1) Cooperate with the
United States government and any agency or department thereof in the acquisition, construction,
improvement, maintenance, and operation of airports and other air navigation facilities in
this state. (2) Comply with the provisions of the laws of the United States and any rules
or regulations made thereunder for the expenditure of federal monies upon airports and air
navigation facilities. (3) Enter or authorize the entering of land for the purpose of making
surveys, inspections, and examinations relative to the establishment, construction, expansion,
improvement, operation, and general safety of airports, restricted landing areas, and other
air navigation facilities. (4) Acquire easements through or other...
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9-16-74
Section 9-16-74 Surface Mining Commission - Powers. In addition to any other powers conferred
on it by law, the commission shall have the power to do all of the following: (1) Adopt, amend,
suspend, repeal, and enforce reasonably necessary rules and regulations, provided such rules
and regulations shall not be more stringent than those promulgated by federal law, or rule
or regulation, to control surface coal mining operations consistent with this article including
the declaration of public policy and legislative intent contained in Section 9-16-71. Such
rules and regulations may be for the state as a whole or may vary from area to area, as may
be appropriate to accomplish the policy and intent of this article and in order to take into
account varying local conditions. (2) Hold public hearings as may be specified by law relating
to any aspect or matter in the administration of this article and, in connection therewith,
administer oaths and compel the attendance of witnesses and the...
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45-46-90.06
Section 45-46-90.06 Powers of the authority. (a) The authority shall have the following powers,
together with all powers incidental thereto or necessary to the discharge thereof in corporate
form: (1) To have succession by its corporate name for the duration of time which may be perpetuity,
subject to Section 45-46-90.18, specified in its certificate of incorporation. (2) To sue
and be sued in its own name in civil suits and actions, excepting actions in tort, and to
defend suits against it. (3) To adopt and make use of a corporate seal and to alter the same
at pleasure. (4) To adopt and alter bylaws for the regulation and conduct of its affairs and
business. (5) To acquire, receive, and take, by purchase, gift, lease, devise, or otherwise,
and to hold property of every description, real, personal, or mixed. (6) To make, enter into,
and execute such contracts, agreements, leases, and other instruments and to take such other
actions as may be necessary or convenient to accomplish any...
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4-3-47
Section 4-3-47 Powers of authority generally. The authority shall have the following powers,
together with all powers incidental thereto or necessary to the discharge thereof in corporate
form: (1) To have succession by its corporate name for the duration of time (which may be
in perpetuity) specified in its certificate of incorporation; (2) To sue and be sued in its
own name in civil actions, excepting actions in tort against the authority; (3) To adopt and
make use of a corporate seal and to alter the same at pleasure; (4) To adopt and alter bylaws
for the regulation and conduct of its affairs and business; (5) To acquire, receive, take
and hold, whether by purchase, option to purchase, gift, lease, devise or otherwise, property
of every description, whether real, personal or mixed, whether in one or more counties and
whether within or without the corporate limits of any authorizing subdivision, and to manage
said property and to develop any property and to sell, exchange, lease or...
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41-23-140
Section 41-23-140 Definitions; commission created; composition; staff; duties; annual report.
(a) For the purposes of this article, the term trail means any form of paved or unpaved trail
including freshwater and saltwater paddling trails. The term trail user community includes,
but is not limited to, the following: Paved and unpaved trail users, hikers, bicyclists, users
of off-highway vehicles, paddlers, equestrians, disabled outdoor recreational users, and commercial
recreational interests. (b) There is created within the Alabama Department of Economic and
Community Affairs, the Alabama Trails Commission which shall advance development, interconnection,
and use of trails in this state and as further provided in this article. The commission shall
be composed of the following members: (1) Two members recognized for expertise in trail development,
management, or use, appointed by the Governor and representing the trail user community. (2)
One member recognized for expertise in trail...
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