Code of Alabama

Search for this:
 Search these answers
21 through 30 of 392 similar documents, best matches first.
<<previous   Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10   next>>

22-28-10
Section 22-28-10 Powers of commission generally; advisory committees. In addition to other
powers conferred on it by law, the commission shall have power to: (1) Hold hearings relating
to any aspect of or matter in the administration of this chapter and, in connection therewith,
compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of evidence through subpoena, as provided
in this chapter; (2) Issue such orders as may be necessary to effectuate the purposes of this
chapter and enforce the same by all appropriate administrative and judicial proceedings; (3)
Require access to records relating to emissions which cause or contribute to air contamination;
(4) Secure necessary scientific, technical, administrative and operational services, including
laboratory facilities, by contract or otherwise; (5) Prepare and develop a comprehensive plan
or plans for the prevention, abatement and control of air pollution in this state; (6) Encourage
voluntary cooperation by persons and affected groups to...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/22-28-10.htm - 4K - Match Info - Similar pages

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...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/9-16-74.htm - 8K - Match Info - Similar pages

41-22-3
Section 41-22-3 Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall
have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section, except when the context otherwise
requires: (1) AGENCY. Every board, bureau, commission, department, officer, or other administrative
office or unit of the state, including the Alabama Department of Environmental Management,
other than the Legislature and its agencies, the Alabama State Port Authority, the courts,
the Alabama Public Service Commission, or the State Banking Department, whose administrative
procedures are governed by Sections 5-2A-8 and 5-2A-9. The term does not include boards of
trustees of postsecondary institutions, boards of plans administered by public pension systems,
counties, municipalities, or any agencies of local governmental units, unless they are expressly
made subject to this chapter by general or special law. (2) COMMITTEE. The Joint Committee
on Administrative Rule Review, comprised of the members of...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/41-22-3.htm - 6K - Match Info - Similar pages

38-9-6
Section 38-9-6 Protective placement or other protective services. (a) An interested person
may petition the court to order protective placement or other protective services for an adult
in need of protective services. No protective placement or other protective services may be
ordered unless there is a determination by the court that the person is unable to provide
for his or her own protection from abuse, neglect, exploitation, sexual abuse, or emotional
abuse. Upon a petition, setting forth the facts and name, age, sex, and residence of the person,
the court of the circuit in which the person resides shall appoint a day, not more than 30
days from the filing of the petition, for the hearing on the petition. If, on the hearing
of a petition, the person is not represented by counsel, the court shall appoint a guardian
ad litem to represent him or her. A jury of six persons shall be impanelled for the hearing
to serve as the trier of facts. (b) Costs of court proceedings under this...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/38-9-6.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

22-52-10.8
Section 22-52-10.8 Order for involuntary commitment for inpatient treatment to be entered into
Criminal Justice Information System and NICS; redaction of order upon removal of limitation
to purchase firearm. (a) When the judge of probate of a county enters an order for the involuntary
commitment of a person pursuant to Section 22-52-10.1, and the order is for a final commitment
for inpatient treatment to the Department of Mental Health or a Veterans' Administration hospital,
or as otherwise provided by law, the judge shall immediately forward the order to the Alabama
Law Enforcement Agency and the order shall be entered in its information systems. The order
shall be forwarded to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency in the manner as the Alabama Justice
Information Center Commission shall provide. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency shall as soon
as possible thereafter enter the order in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System
(NICS) and the information shall be entered into...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/22-52-10.8.htm - 3K - Match Info - Similar pages

24-1-62
Section 24-1-62 Procedure for incorporation of authority; boundaries of authority; denial of
petition for incorporation; resubmission of petition after denial. Any 25 residents of a county
may file a petition with the county commission setting forth that there is a need for an authority
to function in the county. Upon the filing of such a petition, the county commission shall
give notice of the time, place, and purpose of a public hearing at which the county commission
will determine the need for an authority in the county. Such notice by the county commission
shall be given at the county's expense by publishing a notice, at least 10 days preceding
the day on which the hearing is to be held, in a newspaper having a general circulation in
the county or, if there be no such newspaper, by posting such a notice in at least three public
places within the county at least 10 days preceding the day on which the hearing is to be
held. Upon the date fixed for said hearing, held upon notice as...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/24-1-62.htm - 6K - Match Info - Similar pages

15-22-1.1
Section 15-22-1.1 Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision. Whereas: The Interstate
Compact for the Supervision of Parolees and Probationers was established in 1937, it is the
earliest corrections "compact" established among the states and has not been amended
since its adoption over 62 years ago; Whereas: This compact is the only vehicle for the controlled
movement of adult parolees and probationers across state lines, and it currently has jurisdiction
over more than a quarter of a million offenders; Whereas: The complexities of the compact
have become more difficult to administer, and many jurisdictions have expanded supervision
expectations to include currently unregulated practices such as victim input, victim notification
requirements, and sex offender registration; Whereas: After hearings, national surveys, and
a detailed study by a task force appointed by the National Institute of Corrections, the overwhelming
recommendation has been to amend the document to bring about...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/15-22-1.1.htm - 43K - Match Info - Similar pages

24-1-23
Section 24-1-23 Procedure for incorporation of authority; boundaries of authority; denial of
petition for incorporation; resubmission of petition after denial. Any 25 residents of a city
or of the area within 10 miles from the territorial boundaries thereof may file a petition
with the city clerk setting forth that there is a need for an authority to function in the
city and the surrounding area. Upon the filing of such a petition the city clerk shall give
notice of the time, place and purpose of a public hearing at which the council will determine
the need for an authority in the city and surrounding area. Such notice shall be given at
the city's expense by publishing a notice, at least 10 days preceding the day on which the
hearing is to be held, in a newspaper having a general circulation in the city and said surrounding
area or, if there be no such newspaper, by posting such a notice in at least three public
places within the city, at least 10 days preceding the day on which the...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/24-1-23.htm - 6K - Match Info - Similar pages

11-65-10
Section 11-65-10 Powers and duties of commission. When authorized by one or more elections
as provided in Section 11-65-4, a commission shall have the powers and duties necessary to
license, regulate, and supervise horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering thereon and greyhound
racing and pari-mutuel wagering thereon within the commission municipal jurisdiction, including,
without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the powers and duties hereinafter set forth
in this section or in other sections of this chapter. (1) A commission shall have succession
in perpetuity, subject only to the provisions of this chapter as it may be amended from time
to time. (2) A commission shall have the power to sue and be sued in its own name in civil
suits and actions and to defend suits against it. (3) A commission shall have the power to
adopt and make use of an official seal and to alter the same at pleasure. (4) A commission
shall have the power to adopt, alter, and repeal bylaws, regulations and...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/11-65-10.htm - 26K - Match Info - Similar pages

21 through 30 of 392 similar documents, best matches first.
<<previous   Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10   next>>