37-10A-3
Section 37-10A-3 Definitions. For purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall
have the following meanings: (1) DEPARTMENT. The Alabama Department of Transportation or any
successor agency of the department. (2) FUND. The Alabama Shortline Railroad Infrastructure
Rehabilitation Fund created by this chapter. (3) GRANTEE. A local public railroad authority
created pursuant to Chapter 13 of this title, Sections 37-13-1 to 37-13-21, inclusive, or
other entity that may become eligible for financial assistance pursuant to federal or state
law. (4) PROGRAM. The Alabama Shortline Railroad Infrastructure Rehabilitation Program providing
grants, loans, or other financial assistance for the rehabilitation of shortline railroads
operating in Alabama. (5) SHORTLINE RAILROAD. A Class III shortline railroad operating in
Alabama. (Act 2008-382, p. 711, §3.)...
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37-10A-5
Section 37-10A-5 Determination of needs; financial assistance. The department shall
establish a program under this chapter whereby the department will determine if a shortline
railroad has a need for the rehabilitation of any railroad bed, bridge, track, building, other
railroad facility, or other infrastructure improvement of any description on any shortline
railroad in Alabama. The department will determine which shortline railroads have needs, the
amount of the needs, and the priority of the needs when compared to the needs of other shortline
railroads in the state. Upon determination by the department of a need as provided herein,
the department is authorized to provide financial assistance to the grantee in the form of
grants and or no-cost loans. The department may contract with the grantee, any local government
for the grantee, or shortline railroad to participate in the grant as may be appropriate under
the circumstances, based upon the need and the ability of the grantee, the...
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37-10A-4
Section 37-10A-4 Shortline railroad infrastructure rehabilitation program and fund.
(a) There is created the Alabama Shortline Railroad Infrastructure Rehabilitation Program
within the Alabama Department of Transportation. The program is established to promote and
develop safe and efficient rail transportation service for the State of Alabama by providing
grants and or no-cost loans to local public rail authorities on a fair and equitable basis
for the rehabilitation and improvement of shortline railroads within the jurisdiction of the
qualified grantees. (b) There is created the Alabama Shortline Railroad Infrastructure Rehabilitation
Fund for the use of the department in implementing and administering the requirements of this
chapter. The fund shall receive federal and state appropriations, grants, and other public
and private sources of funds made available for shortline railroad infrastructure rehabilitation
and improvement projects throughout the state. (Act 2008-382, p. 711,...
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23-7-2
Section 23-7-2 Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the following words shall
have the following meanings: (1) BANK. The Alabama Transportation Infrastructure Bank. (2)
BOARD. The board of directors of the bank. (3) BONDS. Includes bonds, notes, or other evidence
of indebtedness except as otherwise provided in this chapter. (4) DEPARTMENT or DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION. The Alabama Department of Transportation. (5) ELIGIBLE COST. As applied
to a qualified project to be financed from the federal highway account, the costs that are
permitted under applicable federal laws, requirements, procedures, and guidelines in regard
to establishing, operating, and providing assistance from the bank. As applied to a qualified
project to be financed from the state highway account, these costs include the costs of preliminary
engineering, traffic, and revenue studies; environmental studies; right-of-way acquisition;
legal and financial services associated with the development of the...
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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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37-11C-2
Section 37-11C-2 Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following words shall have
the following meanings: (1) CLASS II RAILROAD. A carrier classified as a Class II railroad
pursuant to 49 CFR § 1201, or other rule adopted by the United States Surface Transportation
Board. (2) CLASS III RAILROAD. A carrier classified as a Class III railroad pursuant to 49
CFR § 1201, or other rule adopted by the United States Surface Transportation Board. (3)
DEPARTMENT. The Alabama Department of Commerce. (4) ELIGIBLE TAXPAYER. A railroad that owns
or leases railroad infrastructure in Alabama and is classified by the United States Surface
Transportation Board as a Class II or Class III railroad. (5) ELIGIBLE TRANSFEREE. A taxpayer
who is transferred a tax credit allowed by this chapter by an eligible taxpayer. (6) QUALIFIED
RAILROAD REHABILITATION EXPENDITURES. Expenditures within the taxable year for maintenance,
deductible maintenance of way expenses, reconstruction, or replacement of railroad...
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37-11C-3
Section 37-11C-3 Standards for approval of qualified railroad rehabilitation expenditures;
application for tax credits; completion of project; tax credit certificate; fees; annual report.
(a) By December 1, 2019, the Department of Commerce shall develop standards for the approval
of qualified railroad rehabilitation expenditures for which a tax credit is being sought.
The standards shall consider the availability of additional public or private funding for
the project, the expected completion time of the project, and the anticipated impact of the
project on usage of the railroad infrastructure. (b) Prior to beginning any qualified railroad
rehabilitation work, the eligible taxpayer shall submit an application and rehabilitation
plan to the department and an estimate of the qualified railroad rehabilitation expenditures
under the rehabilitation plan; provided, however, the eligible taxpayer, at its own risk,
may incur qualified railroad rehabilitation expenditures no earlier than six...
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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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41-15B-2.2
Section 41-15B-2.2 Allocation of trust fund revenues. (a) For each fiscal year, beginning
October 1, 1999, contingent upon the Children First Trust Fund receiving tobacco revenues
and upon appropriation by the Legislature, an amount of up to and including two hundred twenty-five
thousand dollars ($225,000), or equivalent percentage of the total fund, shall be designated
for the administration of the fund by the council and the Commissioner of Children's Affairs.
(b) For the each fiscal year, beginning October 1, 1999, contingent upon the Children First
Trust Fund receiving tobacco revenues, the remainder of the Children First Trust Fund, in
the amounts provided for in Section 41-15B-2.1, shall be allocated as follows: (1)
Ten percent of the fund shall be allocated to the Department of Public Health for distribution
to one or more of the following: a. The Children's Health Insurance Program. b. Programs for
tobacco control among children with the purpose being to reduce the consumption...
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12-15-314
Section 12-15-314 Dispositions for dependent children. (a) If a child is found to be
dependent, the juvenile court may make any of the following orders of disposition to protect
the welfare of the child: (1) Permit the child to remain with the parent, legal guardian,
or other legal custodian of the child, subject to conditions and limitations as the juvenile
court may prescribe. (2) Place the child under protective supervision under the Department
of Human Resources. (3) Transfer legal custody to any of the following: a. The Department
of Human Resources. b. A local public or private agency, organization, or facility willing
and able to assume the education, care, and maintenance of the child and which is licensed
by the Department of Human Resources or otherwise authorized by law to receive and provide
care for the child. c. A relative or other individual who, after study by the Department of
Human Resources, is found by the juvenile court to be qualified to receive and care for the...

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