37-14-1
Section 37-14-1 Legislative declarations, findings, etc. The Legislature of the State of Alabama has investigated the economic, financial and environmental impact associated with the potential for duplication of electric distribution facilities used for the furnishing of retail electric service. Among its findings are the conclusion that with respect to retail electric sales, the benefit normally associated with competition between two or more entities for customers is outweighed by the tremendous cost burden which must be borne by such customers associated with the maintenance of two or more duplicate sets of facilities. It is the further finding of the legislature that the existence of duplicate facilities for the furnishing of electricity at retail is not in the public interest because of the adverse impact which such duplication has on environmental and aesthetic values and on safety. It is therefore declared that the policy of the State of Alabama is to ensure effective,...
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29-2-273
Section 29-2-273 Goals and objectives; funding. (a) The committee shall make a continuous study of the energy supply for the state and make recommendations for legislation and initiatives that will create the necessary institutional and regulatory changes to accomplish the overall goals and objectives of the state in a manner that benefits the economy and protects the environment. (b) The continuing study conducted by the committee, and recommendations submitted to the Governor and the Legislature, shall be designed to achieve the following goals and objectives, provided that those goals and objectives may be met while still providing reliable and affordable energy to Alabama residents: (1) The expansion of diverse sources of fuels to be used to meet Alabama's current and future energy needs through each of the following methods: a. Encouraging a diverse fuel mix among electric supply generation that promotes reliability and minimizes negative impacts that would result from electric...
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38-12-34
Section 38-12-34 Subsidies - Authorized; eligibility. (a) Subject to rules adopted to implement this article, the department may provide subsidies for an eligible child placed in kinship guardianship by a court, or by a federally recognized Native American Indian tribe, if the child would not be placed in a kinship guardianship without the assistance of the program. (b) A child is an eligible child for a kinship guardianship subsidy if the department determines the following: (1) The child has been removed from the custody of his or her parent or parents, legal guardian, or legal custodian as a result of a judicial determination to the effect that continuation in the custody of the parent or parents, legal guardian, or legal custodian would be contrary to the welfare of the child. (2) The department is responsible for the placement and care of the child. (3) Being returned home or being adopted are not appropriate permanent options for the child. (4) Permanent placement with a kinship...
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45-37A-461
Section 45-37A-461 Electric supplier service territories. (a) The Legislature of the State of Alabama has investigated the economic, financial, and environmental impact associated with the potential for duplication of electric distribution facilities used for the furnishing of retail electric service in and around the City of Tarrant City, Alabama. Among its findings is that with respect to retail electric service industry, the benefits normally associated with competition between two suppliers for customers is outweighed by the tremendous cost burden which must be borne by such customers associated with the maintenance of two or more duplicate sets of facilities. It is the further finding of the Legislature that the existence of duplicate facilities for the furnishing of electricity at retail in Tarrant City is not in the public interest because of the adverse impact which such duplication has on environmental and aesthetic values and on safety. It is therefore declared that the...
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14-6A-31
Section 14-6A-31 Powers. A regional jail authority shall constitute a public body corporate and politic, exercising public and essential governmental functions and having all the powers necessary or convenient to carry out and effectuate the purposes and provisions of this article and including, but not limited to, the following powers: (1) To sue and be sued in its own name in civil actions, subject to the limitations provided in Chapter 93 of Title 11, and, except as otherwise provided in this article, to defend civil actions against it. (2) To adopt and make use of a corporate seal and to alter the seal at pleasure. (3) To have perpetual succession. (4) To make and, from time to time, amend and repeal bylaws, rules, and regulations to carry into effect the powers and purposes of the authority. (5) To make, enter into, and execute contracts, agreements, leases, and other instruments and to take other actions as may be necessary or convenient to accomplish any purpose for which the...
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16-16B-6
Section 16-16B-6 (Implementation Conditioned on Separate Legislative Enactment.) Appropriation of revenues to the authority; pledge thereof for. For the purpose of providing for payment of the principal, premium (if any), and interest on the Bonds, and to accomplish the objectives of this chapter, there is hereby irrevocably pledged to those purposes, and hereby appropriated, such amount as may be necessary therefor from the following sources: (a) The residue of the receipts from the excise tax ("the utility gross receipts tax") levied by Title 40, Chapter 21, Article 3, as amended ("Article 3"), remaining after payment of the expenses of administration and enforcement of Article 3, being that portion of the tax that is required by Article 3 to be deposited in the State Treasury to the credit of the Trust Fund, after there shall have been taken from the residue the amount necessary to pay at their respective maturities the principal of and interest on those bonds issued by the...
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45-41-83.10
Section 45-41-83.10 Authority of board. The board shall be vested with all authority necessary to implement the purposes of this part, including, but not limited to, the authority necessary to do all of the following: (1) Create or remove employment positions, set or alter pay scales, employ, direct, regulate, supervise, and dismiss personnel, and obtain fidelity bonds for the faithful performance of the duties of personnel. Any employment practices shall be in accordance with applicable state and federal law. (2) Provide support and administrative services for Lee County court referral officer programs, drug courts, district court probation, and other alternative sentencing programs. The services may include, but not be limited to, providing drug and alcohol evaluation, assessments, treatment, case management, personnel, drug and alcohol testing, drug and alcohol testing equipment, electronic monitoring, alcohol monitoring, and supervision of those participating in the program. (3)...
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9-10B-20
Section 9-10B-20 Submission of declaration of beneficial use; requirements and limitations; certificate of use. (a) A declaration of beneficial use shall be submitted within 90 days of the promulgation of rules and regulations governing such declarations by each public water system that regularly serves, individually or in combination with other such systems, more than 10,000 households and by each person who diverts, withdraws, or consumes more than 100,000 gallons of water on any day from the waters of the state. (b) A declaration of beneficial use shall be submitted within 180 days of the promulgation of rules and regulations governing such declarations by each public water system that regularly serves, individually or in combination with other such systems, less than 10,000 households. (c) No declaration of beneficial use shall be required to be submitted by any person, other than public water systems, who diverts, withdraws, or consumes less than 100,000 gallons of water each day...
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23-1-248
Section 23-1-248 Authority of director - Acquisition of land. (a) When the director determines that the topography of the land adjoining the interstate or primary systems will not permit adequate screening of such junkyards or that screening would not be economically feasible, the director shall have the authority to acquire by gift, purchase, exchange, or eminent domain such interests in lands as may be necessary, including fee simple title, to secure the relocation, removal, or disposal thereof. (b) When the director determines that it is in the best interest of the state, he may acquire such lands upon payment of just compensation to the owners, or interest in said lands as may be necessary to provide adequate screening of such junkyards. (c) Damages resulting from any taking of property in eminent domain shall be ascertained in the manner provided by law. (Acts 1967, No. 643, p. 1455, ยง9.)...
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24-1-27
Section 24-1-27 Powers and duties of authority. (a) An authority shall constitute a public body and a body corporate and politic exercising public powers, and having all the powers necessary or convenient to carry out and effectuate the purposes and provisions of this article, including the following powers in addition to others granted in this article: (1) To investigate into living, dwelling and housing conditions and into the means and methods of improving such conditions. (2) To determine where unsafe or unsanitary dwelling, public school or housing conditions exist. (3) To study and make recommendations concerning the plan of any city located within its boundaries in relation to the problem of clearing, replanning, and reconstruction of areas in which unsafe or unsanitary dwelling, public school, or housing conditions exist, and the provision of dwelling accommodations for persons of low income, and to cooperate with any city or regional planning agency. (4) To prepare, carry out,...
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