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41-18-1
Section 41-18-1 Text. Article I. Findings and Purposes. (a) The party states find that
the South has a sense of community based on common social, cultural and economic needs and
fostered by a regional tradition. There are vast potentialities for mutual improvement of
each state in the region by cooperative planning for the development, conservation and efficient
utilization of human and natural resources in a geographic area large enough to afford a high
degree of flexibility in identifying and taking maximum advantage of opportunities for healthy
and beneficial growth. The independence of each state and the special needs of subregions
are recognized and are to be safeguarded. Accordingly, the cooperation resulting from this
agreement is intended to assist the states in meeting their own problems by enhancing their
abilities to recognize and analyze regional opportunities and take account of regional influences
in planning and implementing their public policies. (b) The purposes of...
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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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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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34-24-530
Section 34-24-530 Interstate medical licensure compact commission. (a) The member states
hereby create the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission. (b) The purpose of the
interstate commission is the administration of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, which
is a discretionary state function. (c) The interstate commission shall be a body corporate
and joint agency of the member states and shall have all the responsibilities, powers, and
duties set forth in the compact, and such additional powers as may be conferred upon it by
a subsequent concurrent action of the respective legislatures of the member states in accordance
with the terms of the compact. (d) The interstate commission shall consist of two voting representatives
appointed by each member state who shall serve as commissioners. In states where allopathic
and osteopathic physicians are regulated by separate member boards, or if the licensing and
disciplinary authority is split between multiple member boards...
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34-24-540
Section 34-24-540 Withdrawal. (a) Once effective, the compact shall continue in force
and remain binding upon each and every member state; provided that a member state may withdraw
from the compact by specifically repealing the statute which enacted the compact into law.
(b) Withdrawal from the compact shall be by the enactment of a statute repealing the same,
but shall not take effect until one year after the effective date of such statute and until
written notice of the withdrawal has been given by the withdrawing state to the governor of
each other member state. (c) The withdrawing state shall immediately notify the chairperson
of the interstate commission in writing upon the introduction of legislation repealing the
compact in the withdrawing state. (d) The interstate commission shall notify the other member
states of the withdrawing state's intent to withdraw within 60 days of its receipt of notice
provided under subsection (c). (e) The withdrawing state is responsible for all...
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34-24-539
Section 34-24-539 Member states, effective date, and amendment. (a) Any state is eligible
to become a member state of the compact. (b) The compact shall become effective and binding
upon legislative enactment of the compact into law by no less than seven states. Thereafter,
it shall become effective and binding on a state upon enactment of the compact into law by
that state. (c) The governors of nonmember states, or their designees, shall be invited to
participate in the activities of the interstate commission on a nonvoting basis prior to adoption
of the compact by all states. (d) The interstate commission may propose amendments to the
compact for enactment by the member states. No amendment shall become effective and binding
upon the interstate commission and the member states unless and until it is enacted into law
by unanimous consent of the member states. (Act 2015-197, §20.)...
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34-24-538
Section 34-24-538 Dispute resolution. (a) The interstate commission, upon the request
of a member state, shall attempt to resolve disputes which are subject to the compact and
which may arise among member states or member boards. (b) The interstate commission shall
promulgate rules providing for both mediation and binding dispute resolution as appropriate.
(Act 2015-197, §19.)...
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22-21A-1
Section 22-21A-1 Definitions. As used in this compact, unless the context clearly indicates
otherwise: (1) COMMISSION. The Interstate Advisory Health Care Commission. (2) EFFECTIVE DATE.
The date upon which this compact shall become effective for purposes of the operation of state
and federal law in a member state, which shall be the later of: a. The date upon which this
compact shall be adopted under the laws of the member state. b. The date upon which this compact
receives the consent of Congress pursuant to Article I, Section 10, of the United States
Constitution, after at least two member states adopt this compact. (3) HEALTH CARE. Care,
services, supplies, or plans related to the health of an individual and includes, but is not
limited to: a. Preventive, diagnostic, therapeutic, rehabilitative, maintenance, or palliative
care and counseling, service, assessment, or procedure with respect to the physical or mental
condition or functional status of an individual or that affects the...
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34-24-521
Section 34-24-521 Definitions. In this compact, the following terms have the following
meanings: (a) BYLAWS. Those bylaws established by the interstate commission pursuant to Section
34-24-530 for its governance, or for directing and controlling its actions and conduct. (b)
COMMISSIONER. The voting representative appointed by each member board pursuant to Section
34-24-530. (c) CONVICTION. A finding by a court that an individual is guilty of a criminal
offense through adjudication, or entry of a plea of guilty or no contest to the charge by
the offender. Evidence of an entry of a conviction of a criminal offense by the court shall
be considered final for purposes of disciplinary action by a member board. (d) EXPEDITED LICENSE.
A full and unrestricted medical license granted by a member state to an eligible physician
through the process set forth in the compact. (e) INTERSTATE COMMISSION. The interstate commission
created pursuant to Section 34-24-530. (f) LICENSE. Authorization by a...
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34-24-536
Section 34-24-536 Enforcement of interstate compact. (a) The interstate commission,
in the reasonable exercise of its discretion, shall enforce the provisions and rules of the
compact. (b) The interstate commission, by majority vote of the commissioners, may initiate
legal action in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, or, at the
discretion of the interstate commission, in the federal district where the interstate commission
has its principal offices, to enforce compliance with the provisions of the compact, and its
promulgated rules and bylaws, against a member state in default. The relief sought may include
both injunctive relief and damages. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing
party, which is expressly limited to the interstate commission or a member state, shall be
awarded all costs of such litigation including reasonable attorney's fees, but this provision
does not apply to third parties or private citizens. (c) The remedies...
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