45-37-245.01
Section 45-37-245.01 Levy of tax for promotion of Jefferson County as convention, sporting, and visitors' destination. (a) This section shall apply to Jefferson County. (b) In addition to all other taxes imposed by law, there is hereby levied a privilege or license tax, in the amount hereinafter prescribed against every person, organization, or other entity engaging in the county in the business of renting or furnishing any room or rooms, lodging, or accommodations, in any hotel, motel, inn, tourist court, or any other place in which rooms, lodgings, or accommodations are regularly furnished for a consideration. The amount of the taxes levied by this section shall be equal to one percent of the charge for such rooms, lodgings, or accommodations. The taxes levied by this section shall become effective on September 1, 1995. (c) All amounts collected within the County of Jefferson pursuant to this section shall be allocated to the Greater Birmingham Convention and Visitors Bureau,...
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23-1-273
Section 23-1-273 Erection or maintenance of signs - Prohibited in adjacent areas; exceptions. No sign shall, subject to the provisions of Section 23-1-274, be erected or maintained in an adjacent area after February 10, 1972, nor shall any outdoor advertising sign, display, or device with the purpose of its message being read from the main-traveled way of an interstate highway or primary highway be erected after April 11, 1978, outside of an urban area beyond 660 feet of the nearest edge of right-of-way of an interstate or primary highway, except the following: (1) Directional and official signs, including, but not limited to, signs pertaining to natural wonders, scenic and historical attractions, safety rest areas, and information centers, which are authorized by the director, under promulgated rule, and which comply with regulations promulgated by the director relative to their lighting, size, number, spacing, and other such requirements as may be appropriate to implement this...
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23-1-294
Section 23-1-294 Advisory Council. (a) The Advisory Council shall consist of a member of the Alabama House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House, a member of the Alabama Senate appointed by the Lieutenant Governor, one member appointed by each member of the Designating Committee, three persons appointed from the state at-large by the Governor, and one representative appointed by the Governor from each of the following groups or organizations: (1) Scenic Alabama. (2) Alabama Environmental Council. (3) The outdoor advertising industry. (4) The Alabama Wildlife Federation. (5) A business, industry, or trade association or professional organization having its principal programs extending generally throughout the state, and having a demonstrated concern for balancing economic growth with protection for the environment and increased recreational opportunities. (6) Public utilities. (7) Tourism associations. (8) Real estate associations. (9) Regional planning commissions....
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32-1-1.1
Section 32-1-1.1 Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this title, for the purpose of this title, shall have meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section, except when the context otherwise requires: (1) ALLEY. A street or highway intended to provide access to the rear or side of lots or buildings in urban districts and not intended for the purpose of through vehicular traffic. (2) ARTERIAL STREET. Any United States or state numbered route, controlled-access highway, or other major radial or circumferential street or highway designated by local authorities within their respective jurisdictions as part of a major arterial system of streets or highways. (3) AUTHORIZED EMERGENCY VEHICLE. Such fire department vehicles, police vehicles, and ambulances as are publicly owned, and such other publicly or privately owned vehicles as are designated by the Secretary of the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency or the chief of police of an incorporated city. (4) BICYCLE....
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11-51-90.2
Section 11-51-90.2 Purchase of business license; classification of taxpayers; vehicle decals; determination of gross receipts; construction with other provisions. (a) Every taxpayer required to purchase a business license under this chapter shall: (1) Purchase a business license for each location at which it does business in the municipality, except as otherwise provided by the municipality. (2) Except as provided in Section 11-51-193, with respect to taxpayers subject to state licensing board oversight, be classified into one or more of the following 2002 North American Industrial Classification System ("NAICS") sectors and applicable sub-sectors, industry groups, industries, and U.S. industries thereunder: SECTOR NAICS TITLE SUGGESTED BUSINESS LICENSE CODE GROUPING BY SAMPLE TOPIC OR CATEGORY BASIS FOR LICENSE CALCULATION 111 Crop Production Agriculture, farming, nursery, fruit, growers Gross Receipts and/or Flat Rate 112 Animal Production Animal, dairy, cattle, ranching, sheep,...
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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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5-26-3
Section 5-26-3 Definitions. For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply: (1) DEPOSITORY INSTITUTION. The term "depository institution" has the same meaning as in Section 3 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, and includes any credit union. (2) FEDERAL BANKING AGENCIES. The term "federal banking agencies" means the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Comptroller of the Currency, the Director of the Office of Thrift Supervision, the National Credit Union Administration, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. (3) IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER. The term "immediate family member" means a spouse, child, sibling, parent, grandparent, or grandchild. This includes stepparents, stepchildren, stepsiblings, and adoptive relationships. (4) INDIVIDUAL. The term "individual" means a natural person. (5) LOAN PROCESSOR OR UNDERWRITER. (a) In General. The term "loan processor or underwriter" means an individual who performs clerical or support duties as an...
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2-1-13
Section 2-1-13 Agricultural tourist attractions. (a) For the purpose of this section, the following words have the following meanings: (1) AGRICULTURAL TOURIST ATTRACTIONS. Any agricultural based business providing any on-site attraction to tourists which meets criteria established by the Department of Agriculture and Industries. (2) DIRECTIONAL SIGN. A sign placed on the right-of-way of a state highway or county road to direct traffic to an agricultural tourist attraction. (b) The Department of Agriculture and Industries shall by rule establish the criteria and an application process to provide for agricultural tourist attractions. Each application for approval as an agricultural tourist attraction with the department shall be accompanied by a one-time application fee to be established by the department. In addition, each agricultural tourist attraction shall pay an annual renewal fee to be established by the department. The department shall maintain a registry of approved...
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41-9-188
Section 41-9-188 Cooperation of Director of State Bureau of Tourism and Travel. The authority of the State Bureau of Tourism and Travel to plan and conduct all state programs of information and publicity designed to attract tourists to the State of Alabama is hereby confirmed and continued; provided, however, that the Director of the State Bureau of Tourism and Travel shall cooperate to the fullest possible extent with the Alabama Industrial Development Advisory Board and the Director of the Alabama Development Office, toward the end that an integrated program of economic expansion and promotion may be pursued by the public agencies of this state. (Acts 1955, No. 342, p. 765, §3(b); Code 1975, §41-9-184; Acts 1980, No. 80-736, p. 1498, §4.)...
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23-1-6
Section 23-1-6 Signs, markers, and advertising - On rights-of-way. Signs, markers, and advertising on the rights-of-way of state controlled highways are prohibited except those official signs or markers placed thereon by the State Department of Transportation or under its authority. (Code 1923, §1344; Acts 1927, No. 347, p. 348; Code 1940, T. 23, §36.)...
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