37-11B-3
Section 37-11B-3 Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings: (1) ADECA. The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs. (2) COMMISSION. The Mississippi-Louisiana-Alabama Rapid Rail Transit Commission created by the Mississippi-Louisiana-Alabama Rapid Rail Transit Compact, Chapter 11 of this title, or its successor. (3) FREIGHT COMPONENT OF THE STATE RAIL PLAN. The plan developed by ADECA with the assistance of the commission, in conjunction with the railroads operating in the state and in concert with the Passenger Component of the State Rail Plan, that promotes freight rail service within the state, including, but not limited to, service to and from water ports in the state and the articulation of the ongoing comprehensive vision and objectives associated with promoting freight rail service within the state. (4) PASSENGER COMPONENT OF THE STATE RAIL PLAN. The plan developed by ADECA with the assistance of...
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37-11B-4
Section 37-11B-4 Program to promote passenger rail travel and service. ADECA with the assistance of the commission shall establish and operate a program to promote passenger rail travel and service in the state and make recommendations for the development and funding of specific projects related to the construction, rehabilitation, maintenance, and improvement of the state's passenger rail infrastructure, which shall include, but are not limited to, all of the following: (1) Insuring compatibility for a project or projects with opportunities for the state to obtain federal funding assistance that may be available for high-speed rail service, which includes, but is not limited to, intercity passenger rail service that is reasonably expected to reach speeds of 110 miles per hour. (2) Considering projects that create a series of corridor route rail segments with passenger service areas that are smaller than long-distance passenger trains and typically connect major city pairs, in order to...
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37-11B-5
Section 37-11B-5 Actions in accordance with State Rail Plan or studies. (a)(1) Based on information gathered in the State Rail Plan or any studies conducted pursuant to subdivision (5) of Section 37-11B-4, ADECA with the assistance of the commission for purposes of promoting passenger or freight rail service, or both, may do all of the following: a. Select or recommend routes and locations, perform preliminary engineering and surveying, acquire necessary rights-of-way and property, perform site improvements, and otherwise plan, develop, construct, and own a rail line, or portion thereof, that connects to the rail line of a railroad corporation. b. Take any action described in subdivision (1) for the purpose of assisting a railroad corporation or other entity in developing, constructing, improving, and owning a rail line, or portion thereof, for any other purpose as approved by ADECA that promotes economic development associated with rail infrastructure or passenger or freight rail...
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37-11B-6
Section 37-11B-6 Railroad Revitalization Fund development of State Rail Plan. (a) There is established in the State Treasury a revolving fund to be designated as the Railroad Revitalization Fund. Monies, including interest earnings, in this fund shall be expended either separately or in combination with any available federal funds for railroad research, railroad planning, and railroad administration costs incurred by ADECA directly attributable to railroad revitalization projects; assistance to railroads for the rehabilitation or improvement of rail lines; and construction, improvement, or rehabilitation of railroad facilities. (b) ADECA with the assistance of the commission, in conjunction with the railroads operating in the State of Alabama, shall develop the State Rail Plan, which shall be a comprehensive plan that coordinates all aspects of the improvements to rail infrastructure within the state and includes distinct freight and passenger components, as described in subdivisions...
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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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11-51-90.2
Section 11-51-90.2 Purchase of business license; classification of taxpayers; vehicle decals; determination of gross receipts; construction with other provisions. (a) Every taxpayer required to purchase a business license under this chapter shall: (1) Purchase a business license for each location at which it does business in the municipality, except as otherwise provided by the municipality. (2) Except as provided in Section 11-51-193, with respect to taxpayers subject to state licensing board oversight, be classified into one or more of the following 2002 North American Industrial Classification System ("NAICS") sectors and applicable sub-sectors, industry groups, industries, and U.S. industries thereunder: SECTOR NAICS TITLE SUGGESTED BUSINESS LICENSE CODE GROUPING BY SAMPLE TOPIC OR CATEGORY BASIS FOR LICENSE CALCULATION 111 Crop Production Agriculture, farming, nursery, fruit, growers Gross Receipts and/or Flat Rate 112 Animal Production Animal, dairy, cattle, ranching, sheep,...
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37-13-1
Section 37-13-1 Definitions. When used in this chapter, unless the context plainly indicates otherwise, the present tense shall include the future tense, the singular shall include the plural, the plural shall include the singular and the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section. (1) ADDITIONAL RAIL SERVICE AREA. Any territory that is outside the boundaries or corporate limits, as the case may be, of any of its authorizing subdivisions and that the governing body of the county, and of any city or town, in which such territory is located has by resolution designated as an area in which the authority may render rail transportation service. (2) AUTHORITY. Any public corporation organized pursuant to this chapter or any law amendatory thereof or supplemental thereto. (3) AUTHORIZING SUBDIVISION. Any county, city, or town in this state in which there are located railroad properties and facilities and whose governing body receives an...
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37-3-32.1
Section 37-3-32.1 Administration of Unified Carrier Registration Act of 2005. (a) Foreign and domestic motor carriers, motor private carriers, leasing companies, brokers, and freight forwarders shall not operate in interstate commerce in this state without first registering with a base state and paying all fees as required under the federal Unified Carrier Registration Act of 2005. (b) The Public Service Commission is the state agency in this state responsible for the administration of the federal Unified Carrier Registration Act of 2005, including participating in the development, implementation, and administration of the Unified Carrier Registration Agreement. The commission may follow rules governing the Unified Carrier Registration Agreement issued under the Unified Carrier Registration Plan by its board of directors. (c) The commission may follow rules and collect fee assessments set by the federal Secretary of Transportation from foreign and domestic motor carriers, motor private...
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45-37-210
Section 45-37-210 Metropolitan Rapid Rail Study Commission. (a) There is created a rapid rail authority in Jefferson County to be called the Metropolitan Rapid Rail Study Commission, hereinafter referred to as the commission. The commission shall be a body corporate and politic, shall be governed and managed as provided for in this section, and shall have the powers and duties provided for by this section, and other applicable provisions of law. (b) The commission shall be composed of five members as follows: (1) One member appointed by the Jefferson County State Senate Delegation. (2) One member appointed by the Jefferson County State House Delegation. (3) One member appointed by the Board of Directors of the Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority. (4) One member appointed by the Mayor of the City of Birmingham. (5) One member appointed by the Jefferson County commissioner in charge of roads and transportation. (c)(1) The members shall be appointed to four-year terms and may be...
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9-10C-2
Section 9-10C-2 Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings: (1) ADAPT. The Alabama Drought Assessment and Planning Team as created by this chapter. (2) ADECA. The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs. (3) ADCNR COMMISSIONER. The Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. (4) ADEM DIRECTOR. The Director of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management. (5) AEMA DIRECTOR. The Director of the Alabama Emergency Management Agency. (6) ALABAMA ADJUTANT GENERAL. The Commanding General of the Alabama National Guard. (7) AGI COMMISSIONER. The Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries. (8) COMMUNITY PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM. A public water system which serves at least 15 service connections used by year-round residents or regularly serves at least 25 year-round residents. (9) DROUGHT CONSERVATION PLAN. A written plan that addresses graduated drought response procedures...
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