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33-5-51
Section 33-5-51 Operation of personal watercraft. (a) As used in this section,
"personal watercraft" means a vessel which uses an inboard motor powering a water
jet pump as its primary source of motive power and which is designed to be operated by a person
sitting, standing, or kneeling on the vessel, rather than the conventional manner of sitting
or standing inside the vessel. (b) A person may not operate a personal watercraft on the waters
of this state, as waters are defined in Section 33-5-3, unless each person operating,
riding on, or being towed by the vessel is wearing a personal flotation device approved by
the United States Coast Guard, in accordance with rules and regulations by the Commissioner
of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. (c) A person operating a personal
watercraft on the waters of this state that does not have self circling capability, shall
have a lanyard type engine cutoff switch and must attach the lanyard to the person, clothing,
or...
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33-5-75
a plea of guilty or a finding of guilt of a boating or vessel operation violation charge, shall
be equivalent to a conviction regardless of whether the penalty is rebated, suspended, or
probated. (j) The commissioner shall forthwith revoke the certification or vessel operating
privilege of any person upon receiving a record of the person's conviction of any of the following
offenses: (1) Manslaughter or homicide by vehicle or vessel resulting from the operation of
a vessel. (2) Any violation of Section 32-5A-191.3 which requires revocation.
(3) Any offense of any law or regulation for which mandatory revocation is required upon conviction.
(4) Any felony in the commission of which a vessel is used. (5) Failure to stop, render aid,
or identify the person as required under the laws of this state in the event of a boating
accident resulting in the death or personal injury of another. (6) Perjury or the making of
a false affidavit or statement under oath to the Director of Public Safety or...
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33-5-3
Section 33-5-3 Definitions. As used in this article, the following terms shall have
the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section, unless the context clearly
requires a different meaning: (1) VESSEL. Every description of watercraft, other than a seaplane,
capable of being used as a means of transportation on the water, but such term shall not include
vessels 12 feet in length or less when used solely on farm ponds of less than 50 acres in
size. (2) WATERS OF THIS STATE. Any waters within the territorial limits of this state and
the marginal sea adjacent to this state and the high seas when navigated as a part of a journey
or ride to and from the shore of this state; provided, however, that "waters of this
state" shall not be interpreted to mean any private pond which is not used for boat rentals
or the charging of fees for fishing therein. (3) OWNER. A person, other than a lienholder,
having the property in or title to a vessel. The term includes a person entitled to the...
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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...
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33-5-26
Section 33-5-26 Water skis and aquaplanes. (a) No person shall operate a vessel on any
waters of this state for towing a person or persons, on water skis, or an aquaplane or any
other recreational device, unless there is in the vessel a person, in addition to the operator,
who is at least 12 years of age and is observing and is capable of communicating to the operator
of the vessel the progress and safety of the person or persons being towed, or the vessel
is equipped with a wide angle mirror with a viewing surface of at least 78 square inches and
a field of vision of at least 170 degrees. (b) No person shall operate a vessel on any waters
of this state towing a person or persons on water skis, aquaplane or any other recreational
device, nor shall any person engage in water skiing, aquaplaning, or similar activity, at
any time between the hours from one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise. (c) Subsections
(a) and (b) of this section do not apply to a performer engaged in a...
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32-5A-191.3
Section 32-5A-191.3 Operation of vessel and other marine devices while under
influence of alcohol or controlled substances. (a) A person shall not operate or be in actual
physical control of any vessel, or manipulate any water skis, aquaplane, or any other marine
transportation device on the waters of this state, as the waters are defined in Section
33-5-3, under any condition in which a person would be guilty of driving under the influence
of alcohol or drugs pursuant to Section 32-5A-191 if the person was driving
or controlling a motor vehicle. (b) In the case of a vessel or other marine device described
in subsection (a), where a law enforcement officer has probable cause to believe that the
operator of the vessel or other marine device is operating in violation of this section,
the law enforcement officer is authorized to administer and may test the operator, at the
scene, by using a field breathalyzer or other approved device, as a screening device, to determine
if the operator...
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33-5-66
Section 33-5-66 Violations; penalties. (a) Any person of whom a boater safety certification
is required, who operates a motorized vessel on the waters of this state as the terms are
defined in Section 33-5-3, without first complying with this article, or the rules
and regulations promulgated, shall be guilty of a Class B misdemeanor, and, upon conviction
is punishable as provided in Sections 13A-5-7 and 13A-5-12. Any person so convicted shall
be fined not less than twenty-five dollars ($25). (b) Any person who knowingly gives permission
to operate a motorized vessel on the waters of this state, as the terms are defined in Section
33-5-3, to another person who is required to have a boater safety certification pursuant to
this article and who does not have a boater safety certification in compliance with this article,
or to another person required to be accompanied pursuant to this article and who is not accompanied
in compliance with this article, shall be guilty of a Class C...
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33-5-15
Section 33-5-15 Certificates of registration and numbers generally - Foreign vessels;
change of ownership. (a) Any vessel already covered by a number in full force and effect which
has been awarded to it pursuant to the operative federal law or federally approved numbering
system of another state may be operated on the waters of this state for a period of 90 consecutive
days without being licensed under the provisions of this article. Any vessel operating for
more than 90 consecutive days must then be registered and licensed in the same manner as other
vessels are required to be licensed under this article. (b) Should the ownership of a vessel
change, a new application form with a fee of three dollars ($3) for change in registration
shall be filed with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and a new certificate
issued transferring the original vessel number to the new owner; provided, however, that the
Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources may at his or her...
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40-11-1
Section 40-11-1 Enumeration of subjects of taxation. (a) As used in this section
the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed herein: (1) CONSTRUCTION PURPOSES. The
normal and ordinary meaning of the words, except that mining activities or the transportation
of materials used in or produced by mining or forestry activities shall not be construed to
be included; (2) HEAVY DUTY EQUIPMENT. Any motor vehicle used primarily off the open road
for construction purposes, including all road construction equipment whose gross weight exceeds
16,000 pounds, but not including inventory on hand for sale by duly licensed equipment dealers.
(b) The subjects of ad valorem taxation, except as exempted by law, shall be as follows: (1)
Every piece, parcel, tract, or lot of land in this state, including therein all things pertaining
to such land, and all structures and other things so annexed or attached thereto as to pass
to a vendee by conveyance of such land; and every separate or special...
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33-18-1
Section 33-18-1 Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa River Basin Compact. The State of Alabama hereby
agrees to the following interstate compact known as the Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa River Basin
Compact: Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa River Basin Compact The States of Alabama and Georgia and
the United States of America hereby agree to the following compact which shall become effective
upon enactment of concurrent legislation by each respective state legislature and the Congress
of the United States. Short Title This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa
River Basin Compact" and shall be referred to hereafter in this document as the "ACT
Compact" or "compact." Article I Compact Purposes This compact among the States
of Alabama and Georgia and the United States of America has been entered into for the purposes
of promoting interstate comity, removing causes of present and future controversies, equitably
apportioning the surface waters of the ACT, engaging in water planning,...
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