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9-10B-3
Section 9-10B-3 Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases,
unless a different meaning is plainly required by the context, shall have the following meanings:
(1) AREA OF THE STATE. Any municipality or county, including portions thereof, or other geographical
area of the state as may be designated by the commission pursuant to this chapter. (2) BENEFICIAL
USE. The diversion, withdrawal, or consumption of the waters of the state in such quantity
as is necessary for economic and efficient utilization consistent with the interests of this
state. (3) CAPACITY STRESS AREA. An area of the state designated by the commission pursuant
to this chapter where the commission determines that the use of the waters of the state, whether
ground water, surface water, or both, requires coordination, management, and regulation for
the protection of the interests and rights of the people of the state. (4) CERTIFICATE OF
USE. A certificate which shall be issued by the...
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41-10-44.1
Section 41-10-44.1 Legislative intent with respect to additional powers of the authority. The
Legislature has found and determined that the economic well-being of the citizens of the State
of Alabama will be enhanced by the increased development and growth of industry within the
state and that it is in the best interest of the state to induce the location or expansion
of industrial and research facilities within the state in order to promote the public purpose
of creating new jobs within the state. The Legislature further has found and determined that
the inducements herein provided will encourage the creation of jobs which would not otherwise
exist and will create new sources of tax revenues for the state and its political subdivisions.
The Legislature hereby finds and declares that the powers to be granted to the authority by
this article and the purposes to be accomplished hereby are proper governmental and public
purposes and that the inducement of the location or expansion of...
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11-85-56
Section 11-85-56 Powers and duties generally. A regional planning and development commission
established pursuant to this article may perform the following: (1) Carry on continuous, comprehensive
planning for the region, assessing needs, resources, and development opportunities and formulating
goals, objectives, policies, and standards to guide physical, economic, and human resource
development. (2) Prepare a regional plan consistent with state comprehensive planning and
reflecting plans and programs of the participating governmental units which shall set forth
policies for the development of the region in accordance with present and future needs and
resources including policies for patterns of urbanization, for the use of land and resources
for commerce, industry, recreation, transportation, forestry, and agriculture, for the development
of human resources and for administrative measures in support thereof. (3) Prepare an annual
regional development program to implement the policies...
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23-1-291
Section 23-1-291 Legislative findings. The Legislature finds that certain portions of the state
highway system provide access to state locales that are notable for their scenic, natural,
historic, recreational, cultural, and archaeological value and are therefore worthy of designations
as scenic byways in order to provide special consideration of their unique features and special
role in the highway system. The Legislature further finds that the public interest would be
served by the formation of a coordinated scenic byways program to enhance recreational, cultural,
and archaeological resources, encourage economic development through tourism, improve the
transportation system, and educate residents and visitors on the history, culture, and natural
beauty of this state. In order to implement this program, the Legislature has determined that
a two-tiered structure would best serve the governance of the Alabama Scenic Byways program.
The Legislature recognizes that the application of this...
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10A-20-7.02
Section 10A-20-7.02 Incorporation. (a) Five or more financial institutions or persons, a majority
of whom shall be residents of this state, who may desire to create an industrial development
corporation under the provisions of this article for the purpose of promoting, developing,
and advancing the prosperity and economic welfare of the state and, to that end, to exercise
the powers and privileges provided in this article may be incorporated by delivering to the
Secretary of State for filing a certificate of formation. The filing of the certificate shall
be accompanied by a filing fee in the amount prescribed to be paid to the Secretary of State
under Section 10A-1-4.31 in connection with the filing of a certificate of formation. The
certificate of formation shall contain: (1) The name of the corporation which shall include
the words "industrial development corporation of Alabama." (2) The location of the
principal office of the corporation, but the corporation may have offices in...
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41-6A-4
Section 41-6A-4 Departmental functions; clearinghouse for energy data. The programs and activities
of the department shall include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) To develop and
promulgate a state energy policy; (2) To report regularly to the Governor and annually to
the Legislature on the programs and activities of the department and to recommend needed changes
in law or administrative practice; (3) To periodically assess state energy requirements, and
to coordinate with the state geologists, the State Oil and Gas Board, and other parties and
with appropriate governmental agencies in their determination of available energy supplies
and their capacities and their development; (4) To formulate and update annually a comprehensive
state energy management program which shall identify alternative ways in which projected demands
for all forms of energy may be met; (5) To formulate and update annually a contingency plan
to provide for adequate energy supplies during any energy...
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41-23-121
Section 41-23-121 Powers of office. The office shall have the following powers to: (1) Ensure
that assets and needs of water transportation and intermodal infrastructure are properly considered
and reflected in the state's comprehensive transportation and strategic planning policies.
(2) Assist and coordinate with public and private entities in the development of the state's
rivers, ports, harbors, and intermodal facilities. (3) Coordinate with the Coalition of Alabama
Waterway Associations and other interests to formulate recommendations on annual budget requirements
for federal waterway projects, infrastructure development, and related needs. (4) Coordinate
with each of Alabama's individual waterway associations to promote the continued development,
maintenance, and multiple use benefits of federally maintained navigation channels within
the state and to market the benefits of improved water transportation. (5) Coordinate with
local and state development agencies to ensure a better...
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41-9-709
Section 41-9-709 Purpose. The purpose of this commission shall be to deal fairly and effectively
with Indian affairs; to bring local, state, federal resources into focus for the implementation
or continuation of meaningful programs for Indian citizens of the State of Alabama; to provide
aid for Indians as needs demonstrate; to assist Indian communities in social and economic
development; to promote recognition of the right of Indians to pursue cultural and religious
traditions considered by them to be sacred and meaningful to the American Indian; and to establish
appropriate procedures to provide for legal recognition of any future Indian organization
who desires state recognition. (Acts 1984, No. 84-257, p. 423, §2.)...
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33-10-2
Section 33-10-2 Purpose of chapter. It is the intent and purpose of this chapter to provide
for the creation of the Ameraport Offshore Harbor and Terminal Commission, hereinafter referred
to as the "commission," to promote, plan, finance, develop, construct, control,
operate, manage, maintain and modify a deep draft harbor and terminal, in order to promote
the economic welfare of the citizens of the State of Alabama, and to provide the necessary
facilities for docking, loading and unloading of vessels carrying liquid or dry bulk and energy
cargoes, and to provide for the laying of pipelines or other forms of transportation or transmission
of energy cargoes of all kinds. It is the object of this chapter to assert and protect Alabama's
economic, social and environmental interests in the development of any deep draft harbor and
terminal outside the State of Alabama where such development may have an impact upon the State
of Alabama. (Acts 1973, No. 1064, p. 1779, §1.)...
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37-16-2
Section 37-16-2 Legislative findings. (a) The Legislature finds and declares the following:
(1) More advanced communication capabilities, broadband facilities, and services are needed
in many rural and underserved areas of the state. (2) Electric providers in those rural and
underserved areas are capable of providing infrastructure for such advanced communications
capabilities and providing, directly or indirectly, broadband facilities or services. (3)
The investment in and development of advanced communications capabilities for providing broadband
facilities and services are necessary to better serve the public in those rural and underserved
areas. (4) The continued lack of advanced communication capabilities, broadband facilities,
and services in rural and underserved areas deprives citizens residing in these areas from
access to opportunities such that the state needs to take action to correct and eliminate
these discrepancies. (5) It is the public policy of this state to encourage...
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