Code of Alabama

Search for this:
 Search these answers
21 through 30 of 227 similar documents, best matches first.
<<previous   Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10   next>>

22-21-260
Section 22-21-260 Definitions. As used in this article, the following words and terms, and
the plurals thereof, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, unless otherwise
required by their respective context: (1) ACQUISITION. Obtaining the legal equitable title
to a freehold or leasehold estate or otherwise obtaining the substantial benefit of such titles
or estates, whether by purchase, lease, loan or suffrage, gift, devise, legacy, settlement
of a trust or means whatever, and shall include any act of acquisition. The term "acquisition"
shall not mean or include any conveyance, or creation of any lien or security interest by
mortgage, deed of trust, security agreement, or similar financing instrument, nor shall it
mean or include any transfer of title or rights as a result of the foreclosure, or conveyance
or transfer in lieu of the foreclosure, of any such mortgage, deed of trust, security agreement,
or similar financing instrument, nor shall it mean or include any...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/22-21-260.htm - 11K - Match Info - Similar pages

13A-3-23
Section 13A-3-23 Use of force in defense of a person. (a) A person is justified in using physical
force upon another person in order to defend himself or herself or a third person from what
he or she reasonably believes to be the use or imminent use of unlawful physical force by
that other person, and he or she may use a degree of force which he or she reasonably believes
to be necessary for the purpose. A person may use deadly physical force, and is legally presumed
to be justified in using deadly physical force in self-defense or the defense of another person
pursuant to subdivision (5), if the person reasonably believes that another person is: (1)
Using or about to use unlawful deadly physical force. (2) Using or about to use physical force
against an occupant of a dwelling while committing or attempting to commit a burglary of such
dwelling. (3) Committing or about to commit a kidnapping in any degree, assault in the first
or second degree, burglary in any degree, robbery in any...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/13A-3-23.htm - 6K - Match Info - Similar pages

24-1A-4
Section 24-1A-4 Members, officers and directors; appointment; qualifications; meetings of board
and public notice thereof; salaries; record of proceedings; copies of proceedings as evidence;
permanent maintenance of official record; members, officers, etc., not personally liable;
legislative oversight committee established; composition; appointment; expenses. (a) The applicants
named in the application, being the seven initial appointees of the Governor by congressional
districts, the Director of Finance ex officio and the Superintendent of Banks ex officio,
and their respective successors in office, together with the State Treasurer ex officio, an
appointee of the Governor from the state at large and the appointees of the Speaker of the
House and the Lieutenant Governor, and their respective successors in office, shall constitute
the members of the authority. The Governor shall, as soon as convenient after the passage
of this chapter, appoint one person from each of the now existing...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/24-1A-4.htm - 7K - Match Info - Similar pages

41-9-432
Section 41-9-432 Powers generally. The commission shall be authorized: (1) To investigate and
select an available site for housing the exhibits, including the surrounding grounds, in cooperation
with the Department of the Army and the community, taking into consideration all pertinent
factors affecting the suitability of such site; (2) To acquire by rent or lease agreement
or otherwise the necessary housing facilities and to establish, improve and enlarge the available
facility, including providing it with necessary equipment, furnishings, landscaping and related
facilities, including parking areas and ramps, roadways, sewers, curbs and gutters; (3) To
enter into such contracts and cooperative agreements with the local, state and federal governments,
with agencies of such governments, including the Department of the Army and the National Aeronautics
and Space Administration, with private individuals, corporations, associations and other organizations
as the commission may deem...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/41-9-432.htm - 8K - Match Info - Similar pages

6-5-225
Section 6-5-225 Time for commencement of action against architects, engineers, and builders.
(a) It is the purpose and intent of the Legislature in connection with all actions against
architects and engineers, who perform or furnish the design, planning, specifications, testing,
supervision, administration, or observation of the construction of an improvement on or to
real property, and builders who construct, perform, or manage the construction of an improvement
on or to real property designed by and constructed under the supervision, administration or
observation of, or in accordance with the plans and specifications prepared by, an architect
or engineer, to limit the time for commencement of an action to a period of two years from
the date a cause of action accrues and to bar all causes of action and rights of action which
accrue more than seven years after substantial completion of such improvement. The Legislature
finds that this classification distinguishing architects,...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/6-5-225.htm - 7K - Match Info - Similar pages

22-22A-5
Section 22-22A-5 Powers and functions of department; representation of department by Attorney
General in legal actions. In addition to any other powers and functions which may be conferred
upon it by law, the department is authorized beginning October 1, 1982 to: (1) Administer
appropriate portions of Sections 9-7-10 through 9-7-20, which relate to permitting, regulatory
and enforcement functions; administer and enforce the provisions and execute the functions
of Chapter 28 of this title; Chapter 22 of this title; Article 2 of Chapter 23 of this title;
Chapter 30 of this title; appropriate portions of Article 1 of Chapter 27 of this title; Sections
22-24-1 through 22-24-11; Sections 22-25-1 through 22-25-15; and Sections 22-36-1 through
22-36-10. (2) Acting through the Environmental Management Commission, promulgate rules, regulations,
and standards in order to carry out the provisions and intent of this chapter; provided, however,
that prior to the promulgation of any state primary or...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/22-22A-5.htm - 16K - Match Info - Similar pages

36-25A-7
Section 36-25A-7 Executive sessions. (a) Executive sessions are not required by this chapter,
but may be held by a governmental body only for the following purposes: (1) To discuss the
general reputation and character, physical condition, professional competence, or mental health
of individuals, or, subject to the limitations set out herein, to discuss the job performance
of certain public employees. However, except as provided elsewhere in this section, discussions
of the job performance of specific public officials or specific public employees may not be
discussed in executive session if the person is an elected or appointed public official, an
appointed member of a state or local board or commission, or a public employee who is one
of the classification of public employees required to file a statement of economic interests
with the Alabama Ethics Commission pursuant to Section 36-25-14. Except as provided elsewhere
in this section, the salary, compensation, and job benefits of...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/36-25A-7.htm - 8K - Match Info - Similar pages

13A-11-75
Section 13A-11-75 Permit to carry pistol in vehicle or concealed on person - Issuance; fee;
revocation; release of information. (a)(1)a. The sheriff of a county, upon the application
of any person residing in that county, within 30 days from receipt of a complete application
and accompanying fee, shall issue or renew a permit for such person to carry a pistol in a
vehicle or concealed on or about his or her person within this state for one- to five-year
increments, as requested by the person seeking the permit, from date of issue, unless the
sheriff determines that the person is prohibited from the possession of a pistol or firearm
pursuant to state or federal law, or has a reasonable suspicion that the person may use a
weapon unlawfully or in such other manner that would endanger the person's self or others.
In making such determination, the sheriff may consider whether the applicant: 1. Was found
guilty but mentally ill in a criminal case. 2. Was found not guilty in a criminal case...

alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/13A-11-75.htm - 9K - Match Info - Similar pages

36-25A-2
Section 36-25A-2 Definitions. As used in and for determining the applicability of this chapter,
the following words shall have the following meanings solely for the purposes of this chapter:
(1) DELIBERATION. An exchange of information or ideas among a quorum of members of a subcommittee,
committee, or full governmental body intended to arrive at or influence a decision as to how
any members of the subcommittee, committee, or full governmental body should vote on a specific
matter that, at the time of the exchange, the participating members expect to come before
the subcommittee, committee, or full body immediately following the discussion or at a later
time. (2) EXECUTIVE SESSION. That portion of a meeting of a subcommittee, committee, or full
governmental body from which the public is excluded for one or more of the reasons prescribed
in Section 36-25A-7(a). (3) GENERAL REPUTATION AND CHARACTER. Characteristics or actions of
a person directly involving good or bad ethical conduct,...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/36-25A-2.htm - 12K - Match Info - Similar pages

7-9A-102
Section 7-9A-102 Definitions and index of definitions. (a) Article 9A definitions. In this
article: (1) "Accession" means goods that are physically united with other goods
in such a manner that the identity of the original goods is not lost. (2) "Account,"
except as used in "account for," means a right to payment of a monetary obligation,
whether or not earned by performance, (i) for property that has been or is to be sold, leased,
licensed, assigned, or otherwise disposed of, (ii) for services rendered or to be rendered,
(iii) for a policy of insurance issued or to be issued, (iv) for a secondary obligation incurred
or to be incurred, (v) for energy provided or to be provided, (vi) for the use or hire of
a vessel under a charter or other contract, (vii) arising out of the use of a credit or charge
card or information contained on or for use with the card, or (viii) as winnings in a lottery
or other game of chance operated or sponsored by a State, governmental unit of a State, or...

alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/7-9A-102.htm - 29K - Match Info - Similar pages

21 through 30 of 227 similar documents, best matches first.
<<previous   Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10   next>>