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9-16-95
Section 9-16-95 Citizens' actions; attorneys, etc., fees allowed as damages. (a) Except as
provided in subsection (b) of this section, any person having an interest which is or may
be adversely affected, (or any citizen of this state having knowledge that any of the provisions
of this article are willfully or deliberately not being enforced and who files a statement
with the regulatory authority in writing and under oath with facts set forth specifically
stating the nature of the failure to enforce the provisions of this article), may commence
a civil action on his own behalf to compel compliance with this article: (1) Against any other
governmental instrumentality or agency to the extent permitted by the Eleventh Amendment to
the Constitution of the United States which is alleged to be in violation of the provisions
of this article or of any rule, regulation, order or permit issued pursuant thereto, or against
any other person who is alleged to be in violation of any rule, regulation,...
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9-16-94
Section 9-16-94 Penalties. (a) Any permittee or operator who violates any permit condition
or who violates any other provision of this article, may be assessed a civil penalty by the
regulatory authority, except that if such violation leads to the issuance of a cessation order
under Section 9-16-93, the civil penalty shall be assessed. Such penalty shall not exceed
$5,000.00 for each violation. Each day of continuing violation may be deemed a separate violation
for purposes of penalty assessments. In determining the amount of the penalty, consideration
shall be given to the permittee's history of previous violations at the particular surface
coal mining operations; the seriousness of the violation, including any irreparable harm to
the environment and any hazard to the health or safety of the public; whether the permittee
was negligent; and the demonstrated good faith of the permittee charged in attempting to achieve
rapid compliance after notification of the violation. (b) A civil...
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9-16-93
such person when the inspection is proposed to be carried out and such person shall be allowed
to accompany the inspector during the inspection. The regulatory authority shall consult with
all state and federal agencies charged with the enforcement of mine safety regulations and
shall ensure that the person accompanying the inspector complies with appropriate safety standards
and regulations. The regulatory authority shall provide that the person accompanying the inspector
assumes the risk of personal injury where such injury results from conduct
of the operator which is neither negligent nor intentional and where the person accompanying
the inspector fails to comply with appropriate safety standards and regulations. (b) When
on the basis of an inspection by an authorized representative of the regulatory authority,
the regulatory authority or its authorized representative determines that any condition or
practice exists or that any permittee is in violation of any requirement of this...
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9-16-79
Section 9-16-79 Hearings and appeals procedure. Procedures for hearings and appeals under this
article shall be made as herein provided and in accordance with such general rules and regulations
as the regulatory authority may prescribe. These procedures shall take precedence over the
Alabama Administrative Procedure Act, which shall in no respect apply to proceedings arising
under this article. (1)a. A determination by the regulatory authority as specified by law
shall be made promptly and shall include a statement as to the action to be taken and reasons
therefor. Notice of the determination or decision shall be promptly given to the parties involved
by delivery or by mailing such notices to their last known addresses. When the regulatory
authority gives a notice of determination, unless an appeal is filed by any person having
an interest which may be adversely affected with the chief hearing officer within 30 days
of such notice such determination shall be deemed final and not...
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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...
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27-61-1
functions. 5. CORPORATE RECORDS OF THE COMMISSION The Commission shall maintain its corporate
books and records in accordance with the Bylaws. 6. QUALIFIED IMMUNITY, DEFENSE, AND INDEMNIFICATION
a. The Members, officers, executive director, employees, and representatives of the Commission,
the Executive Committee, and any other Committee of the Commission shall be immune from suit
and liability, either personally or in their official capacity, for any claim for damage to
or loss of property or personal injury or other civil liability caused by or
arising out of any actual or alleged act, error, or omission that occurred, or that the person
against whom the claim is made had a reasonable basis for believing occurred within the scope
of Commission employment, duties, or responsibilities; provided that nothing in this paragraph
shall be construed to protect any such person from suit and/or liability for any damage, loss,
injury, or liability caused by the intentional or willful or wanton...
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9-18-1
this compact any and all donations, and grants of money, equipment, supplies, materials, and
services (conditional or otherwise) from any state or the United States or any subdivision
or agency thereof, or interstate agency, or from any institution, person, firm, or corporation,
and may receive, utilize and dispose of the same. "(i) The board may establish and maintain
such facilities as may be necessary for the transacting of its business. The board may acquire,
hold, and convey real and personal property and any interest therein. "(j) The
board shall adopt bylaws, rules, and regulations for the conduct of its business, and shall
have the power to amend and rescind these bylaws, rules, and regulations. The board shall
publish its bylaws, rules, and regulations in convenient form and shall file a copy thereof,
and shall also file a copy of any amendment thereto, with the appropriate agency or officer
in each of the party states. "(k) The board annually shall make to the governor of...
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9-18A-1
under this compact any and all donations and grants of money, equipment, supplies, materials
and services (conditional or otherwise) from any state or the United States or any subdivision
or agency thereof, or interstate agency, or from any institution, person, firm or corporation,
and may receive, utilize and dispose of the same. "(i) The board may establish and maintain
such facilities as may be necessary for the transacting of its business. The board may acquire,
hold and convey real and personal property and any interest therein. "(j) The
board shall adopt bylaws, rules and regulations in convenient form, and shall also file a
copy of any amendment thereto, with the appropriate agency or officer in each of the party
states. "(k) The board annually shall make to the governor of each party state, a report
covering the activities of the board for the preceding year, and embodying such recommendations
as may have been adopted by the board, which report shall be transmitted to the...
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12-21-401
Section 12-21-401 Definitions. In this article: (1) "Foreign jurisdiction" means
a state other than this state. (2) "Foreign subpoena" means a subpoena issued in
a civil action under authority of a court of record of a foreign jurisdiction. (3) "Person"
means an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, limited liability
company, association, joint venture, public corporation, government, or governmental subdivision,
agency or instrumentality, or any other legal or commercial entity. (4) "State"
means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States
Virgin Islands, a federally recognized Indian tribe, or any territory or insular possession
subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. (5) "Subpoena" means a document,
however denominated, issued in a civil action under authority of a court of record requiring
a person to: (A) Attend and give testimony at a deposition. (B) Produce and permit inspection
and copying of...
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27-60-2
committees as its bylaws may provide for the carrying out of its functions. 4. Corporate records
of the commission. The commission shall maintain its corporate books and records in accordance
with the bylaws. 5. Qualified immunity, defense, and indemnification. a. The members, officers,
executive director, employees, and representatives of the commission shall be immune from
suit and liability, either personally or in their official capacity, for any claim for damage
to or loss of property or personal injury or other civil liability caused by
or arising out of any actual or alleged act, error, or omission that occurred, or that the
person against whom the claim is made had a reasonable basis for believing occurred within
the scope of commission employment, duties, or responsibilities. Nothing in this paragraph
shall be construed to protect any such person from suit or liability, or both, for any damage,
loss, injury, or liability caused by the intentional or willful and wanton...
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