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8-6-171
Section 8-6-171 Definitions. In this article, unless the context otherwise requires,
the following words and terms shall have the following meanings: (1) AGENT. The same meaning
as in subdivision (2) of Section 8-6-2. (2) BROKER-DEALER. The same meaning as in subdivision
(3) of Section 8-6-2. (3) COMMISSION. The Alabama Securities Commission. (4) DEPARTMENT.
The Department of Human Resources. (5) FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION. Any of the following: a. The
wrongful or unauthorized taking, withholding, appropriation, or use of money, assets, or property
of a vulnerable adult. b. Any act or omission taken by a person, including through the use
of a power of attorney, guardianship, or conservatorship of a vulnerable adult, to either
of the following: 1. Obtain control through deception, intimidation, or undue influence over
the vulnerable adult's money, assets, or property to deprive the vulnerable adult of the ownership,
use, benefit, or possession of his or her money, assets, or property. 2....
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8-6-140
Section 8-6-140 Definitions. For the purposes of this article, the following words have
the following meanings unless the context otherwise requires: (1) BENEFICIARY FORM. A registration
of a security which indicates the present owner of the security and the intention of the owner
regarding the person who will become the owner of the security upon the death of the owner.
(2) DEVISEE. Any person designated in a will to receive a disposition of real or personal
property. (3) HEIRS. Those persons, including the surviving spouse, who are entitled under
the statutes of intestate succession to the property of a decedent. (4) PERSON. An individual,
a corporation, an organization, or other legal entity. (5) PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE. Includes
executor, administrator, successor personal representative, special administrator, and persons
who perform substantially the same function under the law governing their status. (6) PROPERTY.
Includes both real and personal property or any interest therein...
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38-9-2
Section 38-9-2 Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall
have the following meanings: (1) ABUSE. The infliction of physical pain, injury, or the willful
deprivation by a caregiver or other person of services necessary to maintain mental and physical
health. (2) ADULT IN NEED OF PROTECTIVE SERVICES. A person 18 years of age or older whose
behavior indicates that he or she is mentally incapable of adequately caring for himself or
herself and his or her interests without serious consequences to himself or herself or others,
or who, because of physical or mental impairment, is unable to protect himself or herself
from abuse, neglect, exploitation, sexual abuse, or emotional abuse by others, and who has
no guardian, relative, or other appropriate person able, willing, and available to assume
the kind and degree of protection and supervision required under the circumstances. (3) CAREGIVER.
An individual who has the responsibility for the care of a protected...
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11-101A-8
Section 11-101A-8 Powers of authority. (a) In addition to all other powers granted elsewhere
in this chapter, and subject to the express provisions of its certificate of incorporation,
an authority shall have the following powers, together with all powers incidental thereto
or necessary to the discharge thereof in corporate form: (1) To have succession by its corporate
name for the duration of time, which may be in perpetuity, specified in its certificate of
incorporation, or until dissolved as provided in Section 11-101A-24. (2) To sue and
be sued in its own name in civil suits and actions, and to defend suits and actions against
it, subject, however, to Chapter 93 of this title, which chapter is hereby made applicable
to the authority. (3) To adopt, alter, amend, and repeal bylaws, regulations, and rules for
the regulation and conduct of its affairs and business. (4) To adopt and make use of a corporate
seal and to alter the same at pleasure. (5) To acquire, whether by purchase,...
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22-21-318
Section 22-21-318 Powers of authority. (a) In addition to all other powers granted elsewhere
in this article, and subject to the express provisions of its certificate of incorporation,
an authority shall have the following powers, together with all powers incidental thereto
or necessary to the discharge thereof in corporate form: (1) To have succession by its corporate
name for the duration of time, which may be in perpetuity, specified in its certificate of
incorporation or until dissolved as provided in Section 22-21-339; (2) To sue and be
sued in its own name in civil suits and actions, and to defend suits and actions against it,
including suits and actions ex delicto and ex contractu, subject, however, to the provisions
of Chapter 93 of Title 11, which chapter is hereby made applicable to the authority; (3) To
adopt and make use of a corporate seal and to alter the same at pleasure; (4) To adopt, alter,
amend and repeal bylaws, regulations and rules, not inconsistent with the...
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40-23-4
Section 40-23-4 Exemptions. (a) There are exempted from the provisions of this division
and from the computation of the amount of the tax levied, assessed, or payable under this
division the following: (1) The gross proceeds of the sales of lubricating oil and gasoline
as defined in Sections 40-17-30 and 40-17-170 and the gross proceeds from those sales of lubricating
oil destined for out-of-state use which are transacted in a manner whereby an out-of-state
purchaser takes delivery of such oil at a distributor's plant within this state and transports
it out-of-state, which are otherwise taxed. (2) The gross proceeds of the sale, or sales,
of fertilizer when used for agricultural purposes. The word "fertilizer" shall not
be construed to include cottonseed meal, when not in combination with other materials. (3)
The gross proceeds of the sale, or sales, of seeds for planting purposes and baby chicks and
poults. Nothing herein shall be construed to exempt or exclude from the computation of...

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26-1A-301
Section 26-1A-301 Power of attorney form. A document substantially in the following
form may be used to create a power of attorney that has the meaning and effect prescribed
by this chapter. ALABAMA POWER OF ATTORNEY FORM IMPORTANT INFORMATION This power of attorney
authorizes another person (your agent) to make decisions concerning your property for you
(the principal). Your agent will be able to make decisions and act with respect to your property
(including your money) whether or not you are able to act for yourself. The meaning of authority
over subjects listed on this form is explained in the Alabama Uniform Power of Attorney Act,
Chapter 1A, Title 26, Code of Alabama 1975. This power of attorney does not authorize the
agent to make health care decisions for you. Such powers are governed by other applicable
law. You should select someone you trust to serve as your agent. Unless you specify otherwise,
generally the agent's authority will continue until you die or revoke the power...
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45-28A-42.55
Section 45-28A-42.55 Composition of retirement fund; investment. (a) The policemen's
and firemen's retirement fund shall consist of the following: (1) All of the money, securities,
and things of value belonging to any similar fund that may now or hereafter be maintained
in the City of Gadsden. (2) All monies or properties that may be given or donated to the fund
by any persons, firm, association, or corporation for the uses and purposes for which the
fund is created; and the board may take, by gift, grant, devise, or bequest, any money, personal
property, real estate, or any interest therein, or any right of property, for the benefit
of the fund. (3) All reward money paid to any member of the police and fire departments of
the city shall be paid by the recipients of the same into the retirement fund promptly upon
receipt of the same. (4) All civil or criminal witness fees received by any member of the
police and fire departments for attendance at or before any court or grand jury in...
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11-47-218
Section 11-47-218 Powers of authorities generally; location of projects; exercise of
power of eminent domain. (a) In addition to all other powers at any time conferred on it by
law, and subject to any express provisions of its certificate of incorporation to the contrary,
an authority shall have the following lawful powers, together with all powers incidental thereto
or necessary to discharge thereof in the corporate form: (1) To have succession by its corporate
name in perpetuity or for the duration specified in its certificate of incorporation. (2)
To sue and be sued in its own name in civil actions and to defend actions against it. (3)
To adopt and make use of a corporate seal and to alter the same at pleasure. (4) To adopt,
alter, and repeal bylaws, regulations, and rules, not inconsistent with this article or its
certificate of incorporation, for the regulation and conduct of the affairs and business of
the authority. (5) To acquire, receive, take, and hold, whether by purchase,...
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43-2-843
Section 43-2-843 Transactions authorized for personal representatives; exceptions. Except
as restricted or otherwise provided by the will or by an order of court and subject to the
priorities stated in Section 43-8-76, a personal representative, acting prudently for
the benefit of the interested persons, may properly: (1) Retain assets owned by the decedent
pending distribution or liquidation including those in which the representative is personally
interested or which are otherwise improper for trust investment. (2) Receive assets from fiduciaries,
or other sources. (3) Perform, compromise, or refuse performance of the decedent's contracts
that continue as obligations of the estate, as the personal representative may determine under
the circumstances. In performing enforceable contracts by the decedent to convey or lease
land, the personal representative, among other possible courses of action, may do either of
the following: a. Execute and deliver a deed of conveyance for cash...
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