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37-10A-3
Section 37-10A-3 Definitions. For purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have
the following meanings: (1) DEPARTMENT. The Alabama Department of Transportation or any successor
agency of the department. (2) FUND. The Alabama Shortline Railroad Infrastructure Rehabilitation
Fund created by this chapter. (3) GRANTEE. A local public railroad authority created pursuant
to Chapter 13 of this title, Sections 37-13-1 to 37-13-21, inclusive, or other entity that
may become eligible for financial assistance pursuant to federal or state law. (4) PROGRAM.
The Alabama Shortline Railroad Infrastructure Rehabilitation Program providing grants, loans,
or other financial assistance for the rehabilitation of shortline railroads operating in Alabama.
(5) SHORTLINE RAILROAD. A Class III shortline railroad operating in Alabama. (Act 2008-382,
p. 711, §3.)...
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37-10A-5
Section 37-10A-5 Determination of needs; financial assistance. The department shall establish
a program under this chapter whereby the department will determine if a shortline railroad
has a need for the rehabilitation of any railroad bed, bridge, track, building, other railroad
facility, or other infrastructure improvement of any description on any shortline railroad
in Alabama. The department will determine which shortline railroads have needs, the amount
of the needs, and the priority of the needs when compared to the needs of other shortline
railroads in the state. Upon determination by the department of a need as provided herein,
the department is authorized to provide financial assistance to the grantee in the form of
grants and or no-cost loans. The department may contract with the grantee, any local government
for the grantee, or shortline railroad to participate in the grant as may be appropriate under
the circumstances, based upon the need and the ability of the grantee, the...
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37-10A-4
Section 37-10A-4 Shortline railroad infrastructure rehabilitation program and fund. (a) There
is created the Alabama Shortline Railroad Infrastructure Rehabilitation Program within the
Alabama Department of Transportation. The program is established to promote and develop safe
and efficient rail transportation service for the State of Alabama by providing grants and
or no-cost loans to local public rail authorities on a fair and equitable basis for the rehabilitation
and improvement of shortline railroads within the jurisdiction of the qualified grantees.
(b) There is created the Alabama Shortline Railroad Infrastructure Rehabilitation Fund for
the use of the department in implementing and administering the requirements of this chapter.
The fund shall receive federal and state appropriations, grants, and other public and private
sources of funds made available for shortline railroad infrastructure rehabilitation and improvement
projects throughout the state. (Act 2008-382, p. 711,...
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23-7-2
Section 23-7-2 Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the following words shall have
the following meanings: (1) BANK. The Alabama Transportation Infrastructure Bank. (2) BOARD.
The board of directors of the bank. (3) BONDS. Includes bonds, notes, or other evidence of
indebtedness except as otherwise provided in this chapter. (4) DEPARTMENT or DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION. The Alabama Department of Transportation. (5) ELIGIBLE COST. As applied to
a qualified project to be financed from the federal highway account, the costs that are permitted
under applicable federal laws, requirements, procedures, and guidelines in regard to establishing,
operating, and providing assistance from the bank. As applied to a qualified project to be
financed from the state highway account, these costs include the costs of preliminary engineering,
traffic, and revenue studies; environmental studies; right-of-way acquisition; legal and financial
services associated with the development of the...
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37-11B-3
Section 37-11B-3 Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases
shall have the following meanings: (1) ADECA. The Alabama Department of Economic and Community
Affairs. (2) COMMISSION. The Mississippi-Louisiana-Alabama Rapid Rail Transit Commission created
by the Mississippi-Louisiana-Alabama Rapid Rail Transit Compact, Chapter 11 of this title,
or its successor. (3) FREIGHT COMPONENT OF THE STATE RAIL PLAN. The plan developed by ADECA
with the assistance of the commission, in conjunction with the railroads operating in the
state and in concert with the Passenger Component of the State Rail Plan, that promotes freight
rail service within the state, including, but not limited to, service to and from water ports
in the state and the articulation of the ongoing comprehensive vision and objectives associated
with promoting freight rail service within the state. (4) PASSENGER COMPONENT OF THE STATE
RAIL PLAN. The plan developed by ADECA with the assistance of...
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37-11C-2
Section 37-11C-2 Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following words shall have the following
meanings: (1) CLASS II RAILROAD. A carrier classified as a Class II railroad pursuant to 49
CFR § 1201, or other rule adopted by the United States Surface Transportation Board. (2)
CLASS III RAILROAD. A carrier classified as a Class III railroad pursuant to 49 CFR § 1201,
or other rule adopted by the United States Surface Transportation Board. (3) DEPARTMENT. The
Alabama Department of Commerce. (4) ELIGIBLE TAXPAYER. A railroad that owns or leases railroad
infrastructure in Alabama and is classified by the United States Surface Transportation Board
as a Class II or Class III railroad. (5) ELIGIBLE TRANSFEREE. A taxpayer who is transferred
a tax credit allowed by this chapter by an eligible taxpayer. (6) QUALIFIED RAILROAD REHABILITATION
EXPENDITURES. Expenditures within the taxable year for maintenance, deductible maintenance
of way expenses, reconstruction, or replacement of railroad...
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37-11C-3
Section 37-11C-3 Standards for approval of qualified railroad rehabilitation expenditures;
application for tax credits; completion of project; tax credit certificate; fees; annual report.
(a) By December 1, 2019, the Department of Commerce shall develop standards for the approval
of qualified railroad rehabilitation expenditures for which a tax credit is being sought.
The standards shall consider the availability of additional public or private funding for
the project, the expected completion time of the project, and the anticipated impact of the
project on usage of the railroad infrastructure. (b) Prior to beginning any qualified railroad
rehabilitation work, the eligible taxpayer shall submit an application and rehabilitation
plan to the department and an estimate of the qualified railroad rehabilitation expenditures
under the rehabilitation plan; provided, however, the eligible taxpayer, at its own risk,
may incur qualified railroad rehabilitation expenditures no earlier than six...
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37-11B-6
Section 37-11B-6 Railroad Revitalization Fund development of State Rail Plan. (a) There is
established in the State Treasury a revolving fund to be designated as the Railroad Revitalization
Fund. Monies, including interest earnings, in this fund shall be expended either separately
or in combination with any available federal funds for railroad research, railroad planning,
and railroad administration costs incurred by ADECA directly attributable to railroad revitalization
projects; assistance to railroads for the rehabilitation or improvement of rail lines; and
construction, improvement, or rehabilitation of railroad facilities. (b) ADECA with the assistance
of the commission, in conjunction with the railroads operating in the State of Alabama, shall
develop the State Rail Plan, which shall be a comprehensive plan that coordinates all aspects
of the improvements to rail infrastructure within the state and includes distinct freight
and passenger components, as described in subdivisions...
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41-15B-2.2
Section 41-15B-2.2 Allocation of trust fund revenues. (a) For each fiscal year, beginning October
1, 1999, contingent upon the Children First Trust Fund receiving tobacco revenues and upon
appropriation by the Legislature, an amount of up to and including two hundred twenty-five
thousand dollars ($225,000), or equivalent percentage of the total fund, shall be designated
for the administration of the fund by the council and the Commissioner of Children's Affairs.
(b) For the each fiscal year, beginning October 1, 1999, contingent upon the Children First
Trust Fund receiving tobacco revenues, the remainder of the Children First Trust Fund, in
the amounts provided for in Section 41-15B-2.1, shall be allocated as follows: (1) Ten percent
of the fund shall be allocated to the Department of Public Health for distribution to one
or more of the following: a. The Children's Health Insurance Program. b. Programs for tobacco
control among children with the purpose being to reduce the consumption...
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12-15-314
Section 12-15-314 Dispositions for dependent children. (a) If a child is found to be dependent,
the juvenile court may make any of the following orders of disposition to protect the welfare
of the child: (1) Permit the child to remain with the parent, legal guardian, or other legal
custodian of the child, subject to conditions and limitations as the juvenile court may prescribe.
(2) Place the child under protective supervision under the Department of Human Resources.
(3) Transfer legal custody to any of the following: a. The Department of Human Resources.
b. A local public or private agency, organization, or facility willing and able to assume
the education, care, and maintenance of the child and which is licensed by the Department
of Human Resources or otherwise authorized by law to receive and provide care for the child.
c. A relative or other individual who, after study by the Department of Human Resources, is
found by the juvenile court to be qualified to receive and care for the...
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