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9-13-272
Section 9-13-272 Definitions. As used in this article, the following words shall have
the following meanings: (1) CERTIFIED PRESCRIBED BURN MANAGER. An individual who successfully
completes a certification program approved by the Alabama Forestry Commission. (2) PRESCRIBED
BURNING. The controlled application of fire to naturally occurring vegetative fuels for ecological,
silvicultural, agricultural and wildlife management purposes under specified environmental
conditions and the following of appropriate precautionary measures which cause the fire to
be confined to a predetermined area and accomplishes the planned land management objectives.
(3) PRESCRIPTION. A written plan for starting and controlling a prescribed burn to accomplish
the ecological, silvicultural, and wildlife management objectives. (Acts 1995, No. 95-609,
p. 1304, ยง3.)...
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9-13-271
Section 9-13-271 Legislative findings. (a) The Legislature hereby finds and declares
that the application of prescribed burning is a landowner property right and a land management
tool that benefits the safety of the public, the environment, the natural resources, and the
economy of Alabama. Therefore, the Legislature finds that: (1) Prescribed burning reduces
naturally occurring vegetative fuels within wildland areas. The reduction of the fuel load
reduces the risk and severity of major catastrophic wildfire, thereby reducing the threat
of loss of life and property, particularly in urbanizing areas. (2) Many of Alabama's natural
communities require periodic fire for maintenance of their ecological integrity. Prescribed
burning is essential to the perpetuation, restoration, and management of many plant and animal
communities. Significant loss of the state's biological diversity will occur if fire is excluded
from fire-dependent ecosystems. (3) Forest lands constitute significant...
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22-27-2
Section 22-27-2 Definitions. For the purpose of this article, the following terms shall
have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section: (1) AGENCY. Any controlling
agency, public or private, elected, appointed, or volunteer utilizing methods approved by
the health department or the department for the purpose of controlling and supervising the
collection or management of solid wastes or recyclable materials. (2) ALTERNATIVE COVER. Material
other than earth used to cover a landfill or sanitary landfill. An alternative cover shall
be approved by the Department of Environmental Management in compliance with federal law and
United States Environmental Protection Agency rules or guidance to achieve a level of performance
equal to or greater than earthen cover material. (3) ASHES. The solid residue from burning
of wood, coal, coke, or other combustible material used for heating, from incineration of
solid wastes, or for the production of electricity at electric generating...
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45-49-252
Section 45-49-252 Definitions. The following words, phases, or terms as used in this
part, unless the context indicates otherwise, shall have the following meanings: (1) ABANDONED
PROPERTY. Wrecked or derelict property having no value other than nominal salvage value, if
any, which has been left abandoned and unprotected from the elements and shall include wrecked,
inoperative, or partially dismantled motor vehicles, trailers, boats, machinery, refrigerators,
washing machines, plumbing fixtures, and other similar articles which have no value other
than nominal salvage value, if any; and is in a condition violative of Alabama statutes. (2)
ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENT. The department charged by the Mobile County Commission with the
administrative management of this part. (3) COMMISSION. The Mobile County Commission of Mobile
County, Alabama. (4) BULKY WASTE. Items whose large size precludes or complicates their handling
by normal collection, processing, or disposal methods. (5) BUNDLE. A...
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41-23-140
Section 41-23-140 Definitions; commission created; composition; staff; duties; annual
report. (a) For the purposes of this article, the term trail means any form of paved or unpaved
trail including freshwater and saltwater paddling trails. The term trail user community includes,
but is not limited to, the following: Paved and unpaved trail users, hikers, bicyclists, users
of off-highway vehicles, paddlers, equestrians, disabled outdoor recreational users, and commercial
recreational interests. (b) There is created within the Alabama Department of Economic and
Community Affairs, the Alabama Trails Commission which shall advance development, interconnection,
and use of trails in this state and as further provided in this article. The commission shall
be composed of the following members: (1) Two members recognized for expertise in trail development,
management, or use, appointed by the Governor and representing the trail user community. (2)
One member recognized for expertise in trail...
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37-11A-1
Section 37-11A-1 Execution and text of compact. The Governor, on behalf of this state,
shall execute a compact, in substantially the following form, with the State of Mississippi,
and the Legislature approves and ratifies the compact in the form substantially as follows:
Northeast Mississippi - Northwest Alabama Railroad Authority Compact. The contracting states
solemnly agree: Article I. The purpose of this compact is to promote and develop trade, commerce,
industry, and employment opportunities for the public good and welfare in northeast Mississippi
and northwest Alabama through the establishment of a joint interstate authority to acquire
certain railroad properties and facilities which the operator thereof has notified the Interstate
Commerce Commission of an intention to abandon and which are located in any of Franklin, Marion,
or Winston Counties, Alabama or in Alcorn or Tishomingo Counties, Mississippi. Article II.
This compact shall become effective immediately as to the State...
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45-46-90.06
Section 45-46-90.06 Powers of the authority. (a) The 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 perpetuity, subject to Section 45-46-90.18, specified in its certificate of
incorporation. (2) To sue and be sued in its own name in civil suits and actions, excepting
actions in tort, and to defend suits against it. (3) To adopt and make use of a corporate
seal and to alter the same at pleasure. (4) To adopt and alter bylaws for the regulation and
conduct of its affairs and business. (5) To acquire, receive, and take, by purchase, gift,
lease, devise, or otherwise, and to hold property of every description, real, personal, or
mixed. (6) To make, enter into, and execute such contracts, agreements, leases, and other
instruments and to take such other actions as may be necessary or convenient to accomplish
any...
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11-92C-8
Section 11-92C-8 Powers of authority. (a) The 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, subject to Section 11-92C-20, specified in its certificate of incorporation.
(2) To sue and be sued in its own name and to prosecute and defend civil actions in any court
having jurisdiction of the subject matter and of the parties; provided that the authority
shall be deemed to be a governmental entity as defined in Chapter 93 of this title for the
purpose of limiting the damages for which the authority may be liable. (3) To adopt and make
use of a corporate seal and to alter the seal at its pleasure. (4) To adopt and alter bylaws
for the regulation and conduct of its affairs and business. (5) To acquire, whether by purchase,
construction, exchange, gift, lease, or otherwise, and to refinance existing...
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20-2-190
Section 20-2-190 Penalties; sale of ephedrine, etc.; Alabama Drug Abuse Task Force.
(a) Any person who manufactures, sells, transfers, receives, or possesses a listed precursor
chemical violates this article if the person: (1) Knowingly fails to comply with the reporting
requirements of this article; (2) Knowingly makes a false statement in a report or record
required by this article or the rules adopted thereunder; (3) Is required by this article
to have a listed precursor chemical license or permit, and is a person as defined by this
article, and knowingly or deliberately fails to obtain such a license or permit. An offense
under this subsection shall constitute a Class C felony. (b) Notwithstanding the provisions
of Section 20-2-188, a person who possesses, sells, transfers, or otherwise furnishes
or attempts to solicit another or conspires to possess, sell, transfer, or otherwise furnish
a listed precursor chemical or a product containing a precursor chemical or ephedrine or...
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9-13-273
Section 9-13-273 Liability for damage caused by fire; requirements; rules and guidelines;
fees for certification or training. (a) No property owner or his or her agent, conducting
a prescribed burn in compliance with this article, shall be liable for damage or injury caused
by fire or resulting smoke unless it is shown that the property owner or his or her agent
failed to act within that degree of care required of others similarly situated. (b) Prescribed
burning conducted in compliance with this article shall be considered in the public interest
if it meets all of the following requirements: (1) It is accomplished only when at least one
certified prescribed burn manager is supervising the burn or burns that are being conducted.
(2) A written prescription is prepared and witnessed or notarized prior to prescribed burning.
(3) A burning permit is obtained from the Alabama Forestry Commission. (4) It is conducted
pursuant to state law and rules applicable to prescribed burning. (c) The...
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