45-42-242.06
Section 45-42-242.06 Disposition of funds. The proceeds from the tax hereby authorized less the actual cost of collection, not to exceed five per centum, shall be paid by the State Department of Revenue to the Alabama Forestry Commission to be used for the purposes of fire protection in Limestone County. These funds shall be payable on a quarterly or monthly basis and will be expended solely for purposes of fire protection, prevention, fire safety, education, and in order to encourage a strong volunteer fire fighters network in Limestone County. The proceeds paid by the Department of Revenue to the Alabama Forestry Commission shall be distributed to volunteer fire departments in the county as determined by the Alabama Forestry Commission in consultation with the Limestone County Volunteer Fire Department Association on an equal basis, share and share alike. (Act 89-278, p. 438, ยง 7.)...
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9-3-19
Section 9-3-19 Donation of fire control property. (a) As used in this section, the term "fire control or fire rescue equipment" includes, but is not limited to, a motor vehicle, fire fighting tools, protective gear, breathing equipment, and other vehicles, supplies, and tools used in fire fighting or fire rescue. (b) Any person, corporation, partnership, association, or governmental entity may donate or give away used or obsolete fire control or fire rescue equipment to the Alabama Forestry Commission for its use or for distribution to certified volunteer fire departments. Any person, corporation, partnership, association, or governmental entity that donates fire control or fire rescue equipment shall not be liable for civil damages for personal injury, property damage, or death resulting from a defect in the equipment, if the property was donated in good faith and the defect was unknown to the person making the donation. The Alabama Forestry Commission and its commissioners and other...
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36-32-2
Section 36-32-2 Creation; composition; qualifications of members; appointment; terms of office; adoption of bylaws. (a) The Alabama Firefighters' Personnel Standards and Education Commission shall consist of seven members, each of whom shall be a qualified elector of the state who is over the age of 18 years. The Professional Firefighters Association of Alabama shall nominate one certified firefighter to serve for a term of four years; the Alabama Firefighter's Association shall nominate one certified firefighter to serve for a term of four years; the Alabama Association of Fire Chiefs shall nominate one certified firefighter to serve for a term of four years; the Alabama Association of Volunteer Fire Departments shall nominate one certified volunteer firefighter to serve for a term of four years; the State Fire Marshal or his or her designee shall serve as a member; the Lieutenant Governor shall nominate one member; and the Governor shall nominate one member of the commission. The...
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9-3-17
Section 9-3-17 Certification as volunteer fire department. (a) The term volunteer fire department shall apply to and be used to define an organized group of area residents who meet the following requirements for personnel, training, and equipment: (1) The group shall be organized and incorporated under the laws of the State of Alabama as a nonprofit organization or as an authority of a municipality, fire district, or other legal subdivision. The group shall actively respond to fires and other emergencies and shall have a clearly defined coverage area recognized by the Alabama Forestry Commission and the county fire association where the group is located as the primary fire protection provider for the coverage area. The group shall be comprised of not less than four members and shall provide monthly emergency response reports to the commission. All persons who are members of the group shall be known as volunteer fire fighters, and shall have been qualified as such by participating in...
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45-21-242.09
Section 45-21-242.09 Eligible fire departments and rescue squads - Use of funds. Funds paid to eligible fire departments and rescue squads shall only be expended for fire protection and emergency medical and rescue services including training, supplies, and equipment. The funds may also be expended to purchase liability insurance to insure coverage of acts or omissions which are directly related to the functions of a fire department or rescue squad which are committed by a fire department or rescue squad or the personnel of a fire department or rescue squad. The funds may not be expended for food, drink, social activities, fund-raising activities, or salaries. After receiving funds, the fire departments and rescue squads shall keep accurate records to verify that the funds were properly expended. By September 15 of each year, the fire departments and rescue squads shall file a financial statement with the Crenshaw County Commission detailing the expenditure of all funds received from...
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45-22-243.10
Section 45-22-243.10 Distribution of proceeds. The proceed of any taxes herein authorized to be levied shall be distributed as follows: (1) Forty-five percent to the general fund of the City of Cullman. (2) Fifteen percent to the general fund of Cullman County to be used by the County Commission. (3) Fifteen percent to the Cullman County Commission to the credit of the road fund. (4) Ten percent to the Cullman County Commission for use by the Cullman County Board of Education. (5) Ten percent to the municipalities of Cullman County incorporated prior to May 18, 2020, except Cullman, to be distributed on a population basis. (6) a. Five percent to the rural volunteer fire departments of the county, to be equally distributed among the following volunteer fire departments in Cullman County: Arkadelphia, Baileyton, Battle Ground, Berlin, Bethsadia, Bremen, Cold Springs, Crane Hill, Dodge City, Fairview, Garden City, Gold Ridge, Good Hope, Holly Pond, Johnson Crossing, Jones Chapel, Joppa,...
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22-18-40
Section 22-18-40 State Emergency Medical Control Committee. (a) The board shall be assisted in formulating rules and policy pertaining to emergency medical services by the State Emergency Medical Control Committee (SEMCC). Each member of the SEMCC shall have voting privileges. Members of the SEMCC shall serve without compensation but shall be entitled to reimbursement for expenses incurred in the performance of the duties of their office at the same rate paid state employees. The chair of SEMCC may establish subcommittees of SEMCC comprised of representatives from ambulance, fire, rescue, and other EMS groups, as needed. (b) The SEMCC shall be composed as follows: (1) The medical directors of each EMS region designated by the board as ex officio members. (2) One member who shall be a physician appointed by the Alabama Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians. (3) One member who shall be a physician appointed by the State Committee on Trauma of the American College of...
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23-1-293
Section 23-1-293 Designating Committee. (a) The Designating Committee shall consist of a state legislator to be appointed by the Governor, a state Senator appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, a member of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House, and the heads, or their official designees, of the following seven departments: (1) The Alabama State Department of Transportation. (2) The Alabama Bureau of Tourism and Travel. (3) The Alabama Historical Commission. (4) The Alabama Council on the Arts. (5) The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs. (6) The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. (7) The Alabama Forestry Commission. (b) The Designating Committee shall perform the following duties: (1) Designate as scenic byways from the highways recommended to it by the Advisory Council, as provided in subsection (d) of Section 23-1-294. (2) Advise the Governor and the Legislature of each designation. (3) Adopt...
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45-2-242
Section 45-2-242 Levy of tax; disposition of funds. (a) In addition to any other taxes levied and collected in Baldwin County, there is hereby levied, and shall be collected, a one and one-half mill ad valorem tax on all property located in Baldwin County. (b)(1) The net proceeds of the tax herein levied shall be equally distributed among the qualified existing and subsequently formed county volunteer, municipal fire departments, and volunteer municipal fire departments which are qualified. A qualified department is one which is certified and incorporated and has a Class 9 Insurance Service Office (I.S.O.) or higher rating, and which maintains such Class 9 I.S.O. classification or better. Nonqualified departments shall become qualified by meeting the following requirements: a. Noncertified departments shall become certified within one year after agreeing to certification; b. A certified department shall receive a Class 9 I.S.O. rating or better within two years after seeking such...
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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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