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9-16-90
Section 9-16-90 Environmental protection performance standards. (a) Any permit issued pursuant
to this article to conduct surface mining operations shall require that such surface coal
mining operations will meet all applicable performance standards of this article, and such
other requirements as the regulatory authority shall promulgate. (b) General performance standards
shall be applicable to all surface coal mining and reclamation operations and shall require
the operation as a minimum to: (1) Conduct surface coal mining operations so as to maximize
the utilization and conservation of the solid fuel resource being recovered so that reaffecting
the land in the future through surface coal mining can be minimized; (2) Restore the land
affected to a condition capable of supporting the uses which it was capable of supporting
prior to any mining, or higher or better uses of which there is reasonable likelihood, so
long as such use or uses do not present any actual or probable hazard to...
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40-18-370
Section 40-18-370 Short title; legislative findings; definitions. (a) This article shall be
known and may be cited as the Alabama Jobs Act. (b) The Legislature makes the following findings:
(1) The economic well-being of the citizens of the state will be enhanced by the increased
development and growth of employment within Alabama. (2) It is in the best interests of the
state to provide certain incentives to allow the state to foster economic development through
the recruitment of quality projects and the expansion of existing businesses within Alabama.
(3) The incentives provided for in this article do not raise any taxes for any individuals
or businesses in Alabama under state law. (4) The incentives provided in this article will
allow the state to encourage the creation of new jobs that may not otherwise exist within
the State of Alabama. (5) The incentives provided in this article will increase revenues for
the state without increasing taxes. (6) The Constitution of the State of...
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9-16-73
Section 9-16-73 Surface Mining Commission - Creation; composition; officers; compensation;
meetings; offices; funds; removal of members. (a) There is continued as previously established
the Alabama Surface Mining Reclamation Commission under the name of the Alabama Surface Mining
Commission for the purpose of transition in implementing and enforcing this article and carrying
out the intent and policy stated in Section 9-16-71. All members of the commission appointed
under authority of Section 9-16-33, shall continue their terms as created under that section
until all reappointments and filling of vacancies have been filled in the manner as provided
in this section. At the expiration of any term, that member shall continue in office until
an appointment occurs as provided in this section. After February 25, 1994, no member shall
serve more than two full consecutive terms of office. (b) The commission shall be composed
of seven members, who are fair and reasonable citizens of the state...
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9-16-71
Section 9-16-71 Declaration of public policy and legislative intent; all land surface mined
under this article shall be reclaimed. (a) The objective of this article is to provide for
the safe, responsible and reasonable reclamation of lands upon which surface disturbances
will be created by surface mining and the surface effects of underground mining so as to protect
the taxable value of property and preserve natural resources within the state and protect
and promote the health and safety of the people of this state, consistent with the protection
of property and with maximum employment and the economic and industrial well-being of the
state. The Legislature finds and declares that the extraction of coal by surface mining provides
a major present and future source of energy and is an essential and necessary activity which
contributes to the economic and material well-being of the state. (b) The Legislature finds
that the unregulated or irresponsible surface mining of coal may cause...
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9-16-74
Section 9-16-74 Surface Mining Commission - Powers. In addition to any other powers conferred
on it by law, the commission shall have the power to do all of the following: (1) Adopt, amend,
suspend, repeal, and enforce reasonably necessary rules and regulations, provided such rules
and regulations shall not be more stringent than those promulgated by federal law, or rule
or regulation, to control surface coal mining operations consistent with this article including
the declaration of public policy and legislative intent contained in Section 9-16-71. Such
rules and regulations may be for the state as a whole or may vary from area to area, as may
be appropriate to accomplish the policy and intent of this article and in order to take into
account varying local conditions. (2) Hold public hearings as may be specified by law relating
to any aspect or matter in the administration of this article and, in connection therewith,
administer oaths and compel the attendance of witnesses and the...
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9-16-7
Section 9-16-7 Duties of operators. (a) Every operator to whom a permit is issued pursuant
to this article and who engages in surface mining on lands described in the permit shall:
(1) Submit to the department, no later than 90 days after expiration of the permit period,
a map or aerial photograph showing the location of the surface mining operation conducted
during the permit period by section, township, range, and county with other description to
identify the land upon which the operator has conducted surface mining during the permit period.
The map or aerial photograph shall include a legend showing the number of acres of affected
land and the reclamation to be made in accordance with this section. (2) Commence contemporaneous
reclamation of mined areas as set out in the comprehensive reclamation plan approved by the
department. Reclamation bonds shall be adjusted annually to reflect unreclaimed disturbed
acreage as well as reclaimed acreage released by the department. Failure to...
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9-16-79
Section 9-16-79 Hearings and appeals procedure. Procedures for hearings and appeals under this
article shall be made as herein provided and in accordance with such general rules and regulations
as the regulatory authority may prescribe. These procedures shall take precedence over the
Alabama Administrative Procedure Act, which shall in no respect apply to proceedings arising
under this article. (1)a. A determination by the regulatory authority as specified by law
shall be made promptly and shall include a statement as to the action to be taken and reasons
therefor. Notice of the determination or decision shall be promptly given to the parties involved
by delivery or by mailing such notices to their last known addresses. When the regulatory
authority gives a notice of determination, unless an appeal is filed by any person having
an interest which may be adversely affected with the chief hearing officer within 30 days
of such notice such determination shall be deemed final and not...
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8-6-2
Section 8-6-2 Definitions. When used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires,
the following terms shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section:
(1) COMMISSION or SECURITIES COMMISSION. The securities commission. (2) AGENT. Any individual
other than a dealer who represents a dealer or issuer in effecting or attempting to effect
sales of securities, but such term does not include an individual who represents an issuer
in: a. Effecting a transaction in a security exempted by subdivisions (1), (2), (3), (4),
(9) or (10) of Section 8-6-10; b. Effecting transactions exempted by Section 8-6-11; or c.
Effecting transactions with existing employees, partners, or directors of the issuer if no
commission or other remuneration is paid or given directly or indirectly for soliciting any
person in this state. A partner, officer, or director of a dealer or issuer is an agent if
he otherwise comes within this definition. (3) DEALER. Any person engaged in the...
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40-23-1
Section 40-23-1 Definitions; transactions considered or not considered sales. (a) For the purpose
of this division, the following terms shall have the respective meanings ascribed by this
section: (1) PERSON or COMPANY. Used interchangeably, includes any individual, firm, copartnership,
association, corporation, receiver, trustee, or any other group or combination acting as a
unit and the plural as well as the singular number, unless the intention to give a more limited
meaning is disclosed by the context. (2) DEPARTMENT. The Department of Revenue of the State
of Alabama. (3) COMMISSIONER. The Commissioner of Revenue of the State of Alabama. (4) TAX
YEAR or TAXABLE YEAR. The calendar year. (5) SALE or SALES. Installment and credit sales and
the exchange of properties as well as the sale thereof for money, every closed transaction
constituting a sale. Provided, however, a transaction shall not be closed or a sale completed
until the time and place when and where title is transferred by...
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9-16-103
Section 9-16-103 Alabama Surface Mining Fund. (a) All sums received through the payment of
fees, the forfeiture of bonds, the recovery of civil penalties or appropriations by the Legislature
shall be placed in the State Treasury and credited to an open account designated as the Alabama
Surface Mining Fund. This fund, which shall include the Alabama Surface Mining Reclamation
Fund established by Act No. 551, 1975 Regular Session, shall be available to the regulatory
authority for expenditure in the administration and enforcement of this article, and training,
reclamation and research programs; provided, that the proceeds from the forfeiture of any
bond shall be used to the extent required by law in completing reclamation and revegetation
of the area with respect to which the bond applies. Any unencumbered and any unexpended balance
of this fund remaining at the end of any fiscal year shall not lapse, but shall be carried
forward for the purposes of this article until expended. (b) There...
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