41-8A-1
Section 41-8A-1 Definitions. (a) The following words, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them below, unless the context clearly indicates a different meaning: (1) LAW ENFORCEMENT and CRIMINAL JUSTICE. Any activity pertaining to crime prevention, control or reduction or enforcement of the criminal law, including, but not limited to, police efforts to prevent, control or reduce crime or to apprehend criminals, activities of courts having criminal jurisdiction and related agencies (including prosecutorial and defender services), activities of corrections, probation or parole authorities and programs relating to the prevention, control or reduction of juvenile delinquency or alcoholism, narcotic and drug addiction. (2) STATE. The State of Alabama and all political subdivisions thereof. (3) UNIT OF GENERAL LOCAL GOVERNMENT or UNIT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT. Any city, county, township, town, borough, village or other general purpose political subdivision of the State of...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/41-8A-1.htm - 4K - Match Info - Similar pages
11-49A-14
Section 11-49A-14 Powers of localities, agencies, etc. For the purpose of securing public transportation or aiding or cooperating with the authority in the planning, development, undertaking, construction, acquisition, extension, improvement, operation, or protection of transit systems, any county, municipality or other political subdivision, public corporation, agency, or instrumentality of this state may, upon such terms and with or without consideration, as it may determine: (1) Lend or donate money to, or perform services for the benefit of, the authority; (2) Donate, sell, convey, transfer, lease, or grant to the authority, without the necessity of authorization at any election of qualified voters, any property of any kind, including, but without limitation, any transit systems, any interest in any thereof, and any franchise; (3) Provide that all or a portion of the taxes or funds available or to become available to, or required by law to be used by it for public transportation...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/11-49A-14.htm - 1K - Match Info - Similar pages
22-22B-1
Section 22-22B-1 Legislative findings. The Legislature finds that: (1) The state faces a looming crisis in solid waste management related to the ever-increasing volumes of waste intended for disposal; (2) The solid wastes presently disposed of in the state contain substantial volumes of materials which are capable of recovery and reuse if recycling programs are developed and implemented within the state; (3) The failure to recover and recycle materials from solid waste results in the unnecessary waste and depletion of natural resources; (4) The state government, through its departments and agencies, generates substantial amounts of solid wastes which could be recovered through a coordinated recycling program; (5) A recycling program by state departments and agencies would serve to demonstrate to local governments and private businesses the practical benefits of and proper techniques for implementing such a program; and (6) An effective recycling program within state government should...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/22-22B-1.htm - 1K - Match Info - Similar pages
41-6A-2
Section 41-6A-2 Legislative intent. The Legislature finds that the development, management and efficient use of energy resources and the conservation of energy is of prime importance in an era of rising costs, foreign dependence and uncertain supplies. At the same time it is also important to protect the economic, social and environmental values of the citizens of the state. Such responsibilities require a comprehensive, coordinated capacity on the part of the state to respond to the needs and demands of her citizens. It is therefore the intent of the Legislature: (1) To ensure the wise development and efficient use of traditional energy sources; (2) To encourage and assist the development, the use of renewable energy resources, demonstration, and placement in the marketplace of viable, alternative energy sources, more efficient uses of energy sources and other appropriate technology; (3) To encourage the conservation and efficient use of all energy resources and to provide a...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/41-6A-2.htm - 2K - Match Info - Similar pages
11-32-13
Section 11-32-13 Powers of localities, agencies, etc. For the purpose of securing public transportation or aiding or cooperating with the authority in the planning, development, undertaking, construction, acquisition, extension, improvement, operation, or protection of transit systems, any county, municipality or other political subdivision, public corporation, agency, or instrumentality of this state, upon the terms and with or without consideration, as it determines, may do the any of the following: (1) Lend or donate money to, or perform services for the authority. (2) Donate, sell, convey, transfer, lease, or grant to the authority, without the necessity of authorization at any election of qualified voters, any property of any kind, including, but without limitation, any transportation systems, any interest in any system, and any franchise. (3) Provide that all or a portion of the taxes or funds available or to become available to, or required by law to be used by it for public...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/11-32-13.htm - 1K - Match Info - Similar pages
2-6A-2
Section 2-6A-2 Farm Crisis and Transition Program and Commission established; members; chairman; powers and duties; use of physical facilities of other agencies; rules and regulations; advisory committee. There is hereby established the Farm Crisis and Transition Program of the State of Alabama (herein called "the program") which shall come into existence upon April 29, 1986, and shall continue for a period ending on September 30, 1991, unless earlier terminated by action of the Legislature. The program shall be under the direction and control of the Farm Crisis and Transition Program Commission (herein called "the commission"), which shall consist of the Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries of the state, the Chairman of the Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Committee of the Senate of Alabama, the Chairman of the Agriculture and Forestry Committee of the House of Representatives of Alabama, the Director of the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs and the...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/2-6A-2.htm - 3K - Match Info - Similar pages
38-2-6
Section 38-2-6 Duties, powers, and responsibilities of state department. The aim of the state department shall be the promotion of a unified development of welfare activities and agencies of the state and of the local governments so that each agency and each governmental institution shall function as an integral part of a general system. In order to carry out effectively these aims, it shall be the duty and responsibility of the state department to: (1) Administer or supervise all forms of public assistance including general home relief, outdoor and indoor care for persons in need of assistance, also including those duties that have to do primarily with the determination of need and authorization of relief. (2) Exercise all the powers, duties, and responsibilities previously vested by law in the State Child Welfare Department. (3) Provide services to county or municipal governments including the organization and supervision of counties for the effective carrying out of welfare...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/38-2-6.htm - 8K - Match Info - Similar pages
41-9-188
Section 41-9-188 Cooperation of Director of State Bureau of Tourism and Travel. The authority of the State Bureau of Tourism and Travel to plan and conduct all state programs of information and publicity designed to attract tourists to the State of Alabama is hereby confirmed and continued; provided, however, that the Director of the State Bureau of Tourism and Travel shall cooperate to the fullest possible extent with the Alabama Industrial Development Advisory Board and the Director of the Alabama Development Office, toward the end that an integrated program of economic expansion and promotion may be pursued by the public agencies of this state. (Acts 1955, No. 342, p. 765, §3(b); Code 1975, §41-9-184; Acts 1980, No. 80-736, p. 1498, §4.)...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/41-9-188.htm - 1K - Match Info - Similar pages
45-2-261.06
Section 45-2-261.06 Purposes and view. In preparation of the proposed master plan and planning and zoning ordinances and regulations, the planning commission shall make careful and comprehensive studies and surveys of the present conditions existing within unincorporated areas with due regard to existing agricultural uses, to land by virtue of its availability, proximity to water supplies, and other geographical features as particularly suited to agricultural uses, to neighboring municipalities, towns and villages, to growth of subdivisions, to the general population, to growth of the resort areas in the county, and make adequate provisions for traffic, recreational areas, and industries and other public requirements. The comprehensive plan, development and zoning ordinances, and regulations shall be made with the general purpose of guiding and accomplishing a coordinated, adjusted, and harmonious development of the county which will in accordance with present and future needs best...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/45-2-261.06.htm - 2K - Match Info - Similar pages
45-49-261.05
Section 45-49-261.05 Purposes and view. In preparation of the proposed master plan and planning and zoning ordinances and regulations, the planning commission shall make careful and comprehensive studies and surveys of the present conditions existing within unincorporated areas with due regard to existing agricultural uses, to land by virtue of its availability, proximity to water supplies, and other geographical features as particularly suited to agricultural uses, to neighboring municipalities, towns, and villages, to growth of subdivisions, to the general population, to growth of the resort areas in the county, and make adequate provisions for traffic, recreational areas, and industries and other public requirements. The comprehensive plan, development and zoning ordinances, and regulations shall be made with the general purpose of guiding and accomplishing a coordinated, adjusted, and harmonious development of the county which will in accordance with present and future needs best...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/45-49-261.05.htm - 2K - Match Info - Similar pages
|