9-17-62
Section 9-17-62 Authorization for leasing of certain state lands for exploration, development and production - Lands under navigable streams, waters, etc. The Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources, on behalf of the state, is hereby authorized to lease, upon such terms as he may approve, any lands or any right or any interest therein under any navigable streams or navigable waters, bays, estuaries, lagoons, bayous or lakes and the shores along any navigable waters to high tide mark and submerged lands in the Gulf of Mexico within the historic seaward boundary of this state, which is hereby declared to extend seaward six leagues from the land bordering the gulf, for the exploration, development and production of oil, gas and other minerals or any one or more of them, on, in and under such lands, and such lands or interests therein for such purposes shall be supervised and managed by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. (Acts 1956, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 158, p....
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9-2-3
Section 9-2-3 Powers and duties as to state parks and parkways, etc. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, for the purpose of establishing, developing and maintaining state parks and parkways, may acquire land by donation, purchase, condemnation or lease and for these purposes may use such funds as may be available to it and not otherwise obligated and may enter into agreements with the federal government or other agencies for acquiring by lease, purchase or otherwise such lands as in its judgment are desirable for state parks or parkways. As to the purchase of lands, such agreements may provide for a division of the payments over a period of years, in which case the payments may be secured by mortgage; provided, that no liability shall attach to the State of Alabama or any of its departments, boards, bureaus or commissions or any member or official thereof if the security specifically given in any such mortgage is insufficient to pay said mortgage at a forced sale or...
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9-17-61
Section 9-17-61 Authorization for leasing of certain state lands for exploration, development and production - Lands of other state departments, institutions or agencies. The Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources, on behalf of the state, is hereby authorized, upon the written request of the head of any state department, institution or agency, to lease any land or interest therein owned by such department, institution or agency or in which such department, institution or agency has the beneficial interest for the exploration, development and production of oil, gas and other minerals or any one or more of them, on, in and under such lands. (Acts 1956, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 158, p. 224, ยง2.)...
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9-15-14
Section 9-15-14 Duty to determine best use for which unused lands may be adapted; use of same for purpose for which suited. It shall be the duty of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources as to all unused lands owned by the State of Alabama or any institution or department thereof to determine the best use to which said lands may be adapted and, thereafter, at the request of the department or institution having title to or an interest in or charged by law with the management of such lands and with the approval of the Governor, the Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources then shall have authority to use such lands for the purpose for which they are suited, and said lands shall be under the exclusive jurisdiction, management and control of the Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources; provided, that the lands donated to or purchased by the state to be used as the Fort Morgan Parkway from Fort Morgan to Gulf Shores, now a part of the Dixie Graves Highway,...
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32-5-17
Section 32-5-17 Nuisance of casting light from motor vehicle on real property at night; exceptions; penalty. (a) It shall be deemed a nuisance and shall be unlawful for any person, or one or more of a group of persons together, between the hours of sunset and sunrise, to willfully throw or cast, or cause to be thrown or cast, in a continuous and repeated manner, the rays of a spotlight, headlight, or other artificial light from any motor vehicle or with the aid of any motor vehicle, while the motor vehicle is on any highway or public road and casting the light on any real property. The provisions of this section shall not apply to farmers while checking livestock and repair upon land which they own, lease, or rent, nor to employees of a utility company when such employees are acting within the scope of their employment. The Commissioner of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources shall be empowered to issue exceptional permits for the purpose of wildlife management,...
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9-12-115.1
Section 9-12-115.1 Landing and reporting requirements for certain saltwater finfish and other seafood products. All saltwater finfish commercially harvested in the State of Alabama, except those lawfully taken by purse seine, shall be landed in this state and reported through a properly licensed Alabama seafood dealer. Other seafood products commercially harvested in this state shall be landed in this state, or in lieu thereof any subject person shall comply with any reporting procedures established by regulation of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. The Commissioner of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is hereby authorized to promulgate regulations which provide for and require reporting procedures for both resident and nonresident Alabama commercial fishermen who sell or land seafood products other than finfish outside the State of Alabama. Upon determination by the Commissioner of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources that any...
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9-7A-2
Section 9-7A-2 Definitions. The following terms, whenever used in this chapter, shall have the following respective meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) COMMISSIONER. The Commissioner of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. (2) ADMINISTRATOR. The director of the plans and programs of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. (3) FUND. The Alabama Recreation Capital Development Assistance Fund. (4) APPLICANT. Any county, or municipality; or state, county or municipal agency having legal authority to hold title to real property, or any combination of the above named entities. (5) RECREATIONAL LAND. Land and appurtenances thereto used for, or susceptible to recreational use. (6) RECREATIONAL USE. Participation in or observation of outdoor activities by the general public including, but not limited to, hunting, fishing, water sports, aerial sports, hiking, camping, winter sports, animal or vehicular riding and any related activity. (7)...
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33-5-3
Section 33-5-3 Definitions. As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section, unless the context clearly requires a different meaning: (1) VESSEL. Every description of watercraft, other than a seaplane, capable of being used as a means of transportation on the water, but such term shall not include vessels 12 feet in length or less when used solely on farm ponds of less than 50 acres in size. (2) WATERS OF THIS STATE. Any waters within the territorial limits of this state and the marginal sea adjacent to this state and the high seas when navigated as a part of a journey or ride to and from the shore of this state; provided, however, that "waters of this state" shall not be interpreted to mean any private pond which is not used for boat rentals or the charging of fees for fishing therein. (3) OWNER. A person, other than a lienholder, having the property in or title to a vessel. The term includes a person entitled to the...
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9-12-200
Section 9-12-200 Definitions. For the purposes of this article, the following terms shall have the meanings described herein, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) ALLIGATOR FARM. An enclosed area not located on public lands or waters, constructed so as to prevent the ingress and egress of alligators from surrounding public or private lands or waters and meeting other specifications prescribed by the department, where alligators are bred and raised under controlled conditions. (2) ALLIGATOR FARMER. A person who raises alligators under controlled conditions which prohibit free movement of the animals onto and off of the farm or controlled area, and who may harvest alligators under the supervision of the department. (3) ALLIGATOR PART. Any part of the carcass of an alligator, except its skin. (4) ALLIGATOR PARTS DEALER. Any person who deals in alligator parts and who buys from an alligator farmer for the purpose of resale; or manufactures within the state alligator parts into a...
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33-1-18
Section 33-1-18 Sales of submerged lands and made lands lying under or abutting tidal waters. (a) The Director of the Alabama State Port Authority is vested with power and authority to obtain and negotiate a sale of any submerged lands and made lands claimed or owned by the state, which lands are under or were formerly under any of the tidal waters of the State of Alabama, or which lands abut such tidal waters; provided, however, that if such lands abut or adjoin in whole or in part any uplands then no such sale shall be made to any purchaser other than the owner of such uplands, except a sale of so much of said land as may be used and occupied by such purchaser without interfering with the riparian rights appurtenant to such uplands, unless the owner of such uplands relinquishes such rights by appropriate instrument made in connection with such sale; and except that such sales may be made to a public body of the submerged or made land upon which docks or wharves have been constructed...
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