23-1-271
Section 23-1-271 Definitions. For the purposes of this division, unless otherwise indicated, the following terms shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section: (1) ADJACENT AREA. An area which is adjacent to and within 660 feet of the nearest edge of the right-of-way of any interstate or primary highway, which 660 feet distance shall be measured horizontally along a line normal or perpendicular to the centerline of the highway. (2) BUSINESS AREA. Any part of an adjacent area which is zoned for business, industrial, or commercial activities under the authority of any law of this state or not zoned, but which constitutes an unzoned commercial or industrial area as defined in this section. (3) CENTERLINE OF THE HIGHWAY. A line equidistant from the edges of the median separating the main-traveled ways of a divided highway or the centerline of the main-traveled way of a nondivided highway. (4) COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITIES FOR PURPOSES OF UNZONED INDUSTRIAL AND...
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9-16-96
Section 9-16-96 Designation of areas unsuitable for surface coal mining; right to petition; review and public hearing; areas exempt from mining operations. (a)(1) The regulatory authority shall establish a planning process enabling objective decisions based upon competent and scientifically sound data and information as to which, if any, land areas of the state are unsuitable for all or certain types of surface coal mining operations pursuant to the standards set forth in subdivisions (2) and (3) of this subsection but such designation shall not prevent the mineral exploration pursuant to the article of any area so designated. (2) Upon petition pursuant to subsection (c) of this section, the regulatory authority shall designate an area as unsuitable for all or certain types of surface coal mining operations if the regulatory authority determines that reclamation pursuant to the requirements of this article is not technologically and economically feasible. (3) Upon petition pursuant to...
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24-4A-2
Section 24-4A-2 Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them by this section: (1) COMMISSION. The Alabama Manufactured Housing Commission. (2) APPROVED. Conforming to the recognized codes and regulatory requirements adopted by the commission. (3) APPROVED INSPECTION AGENCY. An organization meeting the commission's requirements to provide inspection of manufactured buildings and to insure compliance with national recognized codes, and rules and regulations adopted by the commission pursuant to this chapter. (4) LOCAL GOVERNMENT. A city or county government. (5) MANUFACTURE. The process of making, fabricating, constructing, forming or assembling a product from raw, unfinished or semifinished materials. (6) INSTALL. The assembly of a manufactured building, components of manufactured building on site and the process of affixing a manufactured building to land, a foundation, footings or an existing building and service connections which...
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18-1A-3
Section 18-1A-3 Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings, respectively, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) ACTION. Condemnation action. (2) APPRAISAL. An opinion as to the value of or compensation payable for property, prepared by the owner or under the direction of an individual qualified by knowledge, skill, experience, training, or education to express an opinion as to the value of property. (3) BUSINESS. A lawful activity, whether or not for profit, other than a farm operation, conducted primarily for the purchase, sale, lease, rental, manufacture, processing, or marketing of products, commodities, or other property, or for providing services. (4) CONDEMN. To take property under the power of eminent domain. (5) CONDEMNATION ACTION. Includes all acts incident to the process of condemning property after commencement of suit until the entry of final judgment. (6) CONDEMNEE. A person who has or claims an interest in...
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34-14B-2
Section 34-14B-2 Definitions. The following words shall have the following meanings: (1) BUILDING COMMISSION. The Building Commission established pursuant to Article 6, commencing with Section 41-9-140, Division 1, Chapter 9, Title 41. (2) EXTERIOR INSULATION AND FINISH SYSTEMS (EIFS) INSPECTOR. A person who engages in the business of performing inspections of exterior insulation and finish systems for compensation and who, in the pursuit of that independent business, undertakes or offers to undertake, or submits a bid to, or contracts or undertakes to inspect, or assumes charge of, in a supervisory capacity or otherwise, or inspects the condition of or the installation of EIFS on a private, commercial, or other building on behalf of another person. (3) HOME INSPECTOR. A person who engages in the business of performing home inspections for compensation and, who, in the pursuit of that independent business, undertakes or offers to undertake, or submits a bid to, or contracts or...
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41-8A-1
Section 41-8A-1 Definitions. (a) The following words, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them below, unless the context clearly indicates a different meaning: (1) LAW ENFORCEMENT and CRIMINAL JUSTICE. Any activity pertaining to crime prevention, control or reduction or enforcement of the criminal law, including, but not limited to, police efforts to prevent, control or reduce crime or to apprehend criminals, activities of courts having criminal jurisdiction and related agencies (including prosecutorial and defender services), activities of corrections, probation or parole authorities and programs relating to the prevention, control or reduction of juvenile delinquency or alcoholism, narcotic and drug addiction. (2) STATE. The State of Alabama and all political subdivisions thereof. (3) UNIT OF GENERAL LOCAL GOVERNMENT or UNIT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT. Any city, county, township, town, borough, village or other general purpose political subdivision of the State of...
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11-54A-2
Section 11-54A-2 Definitions. The following words and phrases used in this chapter, and others evidently intended as the equivalent thereof, in the absence of clear implication herein otherwise, shall be given the following respective interpretations herein: (1) APPLICANT. A natural person who files a written application with the governing body of any city in accordance with Section 11-54A-4. (2) AUTHORITY. Any redevelopment authority organized pursuant to this chapter. (3) AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION. A resolution adopted by the governing body of any city in accordance with Section 11-54A-4, that authorizes the corporation of the authority. (4) BOARD. The board of directors of the authority. (5) BONDS. Shall include bonds, notes, and certificates representing an obligation to pay money. (6) CITY. Any incorporated city or town in the State of Alabama with respect to which a redevelopment authority may be organized. (7) DIRECTOR. A member of the board of the authority. (8) DEVELOPMENT AREA....
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27-17A-2
Section 27-17A-2 Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) ALTERNATIVE CONTAINER. A nonmetal receptacle or enclosure, without ornamentation or a fixed interior lining, which is designed for the encasement of human remains and which is made of cardboard, pressed-wood, composition materials (with or without an outside covering), or pouches of canvas or other materials. (2) ARRANGEMENT CONFERENCE. The meeting occurring either at need or preneed between the seller and the purchaser during which funeral or cemetery merchandise and services are discussed. (3) ARRANGEMENT CONFERENCE FEE. The charge to the purchaser in conjunction with the arrangement conference. (4) AT NEED. At the time of death, or immediately following death. (5) AUTHORIZING AGENT. One who is lawfully authorized to control the final disposition of human remains. (6) BELOW-GROUND CRYPT. A preplaced enclosed chamber, which is usually constructed of reinforced concrete,...
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22-35-3
Section 22-35-3 Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, unless otherwise indicated, the following terms shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section: (1) ABOVEGROUND STORAGE TANK. Any one or combination of stationary tanks affixed permanently to the ground or other support structure (including pipes connected thereto) used to contain an accumulation of motor fuels, the volume of which (including pipes connected thereto) is greater than 90 percent above the surface of the ground. The terms "Underground Storage Tank" and "Aboveground Storage Tank" do not include any: a. Farm or residential tank of 1,100 gallons or less capacity used for storing motor fuel for noncommercial purposes; b. Tank used for storing heating oil for consumptive use on the premises where stored; c. Septic tank; d. Pipeline facility (including gathering lines) regulated under: 1. The Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act of 1968, 2. The Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety Act of 1979, and 3....
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22-36-2
Section 22-36-2 Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, unless otherwise indicated, the following terms shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section: (1) COMMISSION. The Alabama Environmental Management Commission. (2) DEPARTMENT. The Alabama Department of Environmental Management. (3) DIRECTOR. The Director of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management. (4) OPERATOR. Any person in control of, or having responsibility for, the daily operation of an underground storage tank. (5) OWNER OF AN UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK: a. In the case of an underground storage tank in use on November 8, 1984 or brought into use after that date, any person who owns an underground storage tank used for the storage, use, or dispensing of regulated substances, and b. In the case of any underground storage tank in use before November 8, 1984 but no longer in use on that date, the present owner of the tank and any person who owned such tank immediately before the...
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