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34-23-92.1
Section 34-23-92.1 Legislative findings; rulemaking authority; construction of section. (a)
The Legislature finds and declares all of the following: (1) The power to make rules regulating
the practice of pharmacy includes the power to prohibit unlicensed persons from practicing
pharmacy and the power to regulate how licensed persons practice pharmacy. (2) A primary goal
of the provision of health care is to prioritize patient safety and wellness. (3) The board
is in the best position to determine the practice of pharmacy that prioritizes patient safety
and wellness. (4) It is the intent of the Legislature in enacting this section to immunize
the Board of Pharmacy and its members from liability under state and federal anti-trust laws
for the adoption of a rule that prioritizes patient safety and wellness but may be anti-competitive
when the effect on public safety and wellness is clearly demonstrated and documented by the
Board of Pharmacy. (b) Subject to subsection (c), rules adopted...
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34-43-3
Section 34-43-3 Definitions. For purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the
following meanings: (1) ADVERTISE. Distributing a card, flier, sign, or device to any person
or organization, or allowing any sign or marking on any building, radio, television, or by
advertising by any other means designed to attract public attention. (2) BOARD. The Alabama
Board of Massage Therapy created pursuant to this chapter. (3) BOARD-APPROVED MASSAGE THERAPY
SCHOOL. A school where massage therapy is taught which is one of the following: a. If located
in Alabama is approved by the board as meeting the minimum established standards of training
and curriculum as determined by the board. b. If located outside of Alabama is recognized
by the board and by a regionally recognized professional accrediting body. c. Is a postgraduate
training institute accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Massage Therapy. (4)
ESTABLISHMENT. A site, premises, or business where massage therapy is...
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34-43-6
Section 34-43-6 Alabama Board of Massage Therapy. (a) There is created the Alabama Board of
Massage Therapy. The purpose of the board is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of
the public by ensuring that licensed massage therapists, massage therapy schools, and massage
therapy instructors meet prescribed standards of education, competency, and practice. To accomplish
this mission, the board shall establish standards pursuant to this chapter to complete all
board functions in a timely and effective manner and to provide open and immediate access
to all relevant public information. The board shall communicate its responsibilities and services
to the public as part of its consumer protection duties. The board shall develop and implement
a long range plan to ensure effective regulation and consumer protection. (b) The board shall
consist of seven members appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate.
No member of the board shall serve more than two full...
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34-9-43.2
Section 34-9-43.2 Legislative findings; rulemaking authority; liability; scope. (a) The Legislature
finds and declares all of the following: (1) The power to make rules regulating the practice
of dentistry and dental hygiene includes the power to prohibit unlicensed persons from practicing
dentistry and dental hygiene and the power to regulate how licensed persons practice the same.
(2) A primary goal of the provision of health care is to prioritize patient health, safety,
and welfare. (3) The board is in the best position to determine the dental practices that
affect and prioritize the health, safety, and welfare of the public. (4) It is the intent
of the Legislature in enacting this section to immunize the board, its members, employees,
and agents from liability under state and federal anti-trust laws for the adoption of a rule
that prioritizes patient health, safety, and welfare but appears to have elements that appear
anti-competitive or have an anti-competitive effect when the...
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41-16-70
Section 41-16-70 Legislative findings. The Legislature finds and declares that the best interests
of the taxpayers of Alabama are served when competition exists in the procurement of goods
and services by state departments, boards, commissions, authorities, and instrumentalities
of state government. Competitive bid requirements ensure that all citizens have the opportunity
to compete for government procurements and it is imperative that officials charged with expending
public funds conduct competitive processes which are open to all interested and qualified
persons and businesses. In order to ensure fair and open competition in the procurement of
goods and services, this article shall be liberally construed. (Act 2001-956, 2001 3rd Sp.
Sess., p. 817, §1.)...
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11-89C-1
Section 11-89C-1 Legislative findings and intent. (a) The Legislature finds and declares that
it is in the public interest and the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of this state
and within the police power of the state, county, and municipal governments to promote effective
and efficient compliance with federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and permits relating
to discharges into and from municipal separate storm sewers, and to promote and authorize
the discovery, control, and elimination, wherever practicable, of that discharge at the local
government level. (b) It is the intention of the Legislature by passage of this chapter to
assist the state in its implementation of the storm water laws, and to supplement the authority
of the governing bodies of all counties and municipalities in the state to enable them to
implement the storm water laws. (c) It is further the intention of the Legislature to authorize
and promote the intercooperation of the governing bodies in...
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16-6F-3
Section 16-6F-3 Legislative findings. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:
(1) It is in the best interests of the people of Alabama to provide all children with access
to high quality public schools. (2) It is necessary to continue to search for ways to strengthen
the academic performance of elementary and secondary public school students. (3) Different
students learn differently and public schools should have the ability to customize programs
to fit the needs of individual students. (4) Those who know students best, parents and educators,
make the best education-related decisions regarding their students. (5) Parents and local
educators have a right and responsibility to actively participate in the educational institutions
that serve the children of Alabama. (6) Public school programs, whenever possible, should
be customized to fit the needs of individual children. (7) Students of all backgrounds are
entitled to access to a high quality education. (8) Therefore,...
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37-10A-1
Section 37-10A-1 Legislative findings. The Legislature makes the following findings and statements
regarding the need for shortline railroad rehabilitation in Alabama: (1) Shortline railroads
are an integral part of Alabama's total transportation network; however, lack of funding for
railroads places Alabama in a less competitive position with the shortline railroads of other
states and regions for potential industrial development projects. (2) The opportunities for
economic development and growth would be greatly enhanced by the proper rehabilitation and
upgrading of shortline railroads. (3) The proper maintenance and improvement of the shortline
railroad routes would help preserve critical growth corridors for future needs of transportation
and other possible uses such as communication, commerce, public transit, or highways. (Act
2008-382, p. 711, §1.)...
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38-13-1
Section 38-13-1 Legislative findings and intent. Under the National Child Protection Act of
1993, Public Law 103-209, 42 U.S.C. § 5119, et seq., the states are permitted to implement
a computerized information system to provide child abuse crime information through the Federal
Bureau of Investigation National Criminal History Record Information System. The states may
conduct a nationwide criminal history background check for the purpose of determining whether
an individual who shall have unsupervised access to children, the elderly, or individuals
with disabilities has been convicted of a crime that bears upon the fitness of the individual
to provide care to or have responsibility for the safety and well-being of children, the elderly,
or individuals with disabilities as defined in this chapter. The Legislature finds that there
is an important state interest and it is in the best interest of the children, the elderly,
and individuals with disabilities of Alabama to protect them from...
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40-18-370
Section 40-18-370 Short title; legislative findings; definitions. (a) This article shall be
known and may be cited as the Alabama Jobs Act. (b) The Legislature makes the following findings:
(1) The economic well-being of the citizens of the state will be enhanced by the increased
development and growth of employment within Alabama. (2) It is in the best interests of the
state to provide certain incentives to allow the state to foster economic development through
the recruitment of quality projects and the expansion of existing businesses within Alabama.
(3) The incentives provided for in this article do not raise any taxes for any individuals
or businesses in Alabama under state law. (4) The incentives provided in this article will
allow the state to encourage the creation of new jobs that may not otherwise exist within
the State of Alabama. (5) The incentives provided in this article will increase revenues for
the state without increasing taxes. (6) The Constitution of the State of...
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