2006 Alabama Code - Section 11-50-1.1 — Acquisition of certain waterworks systems only with consent of governing board of corporation or association operating same.

Cities and towns shall have the right to establish, purchase, maintain and operate waterworks or contract for a supply of wholesome water for their inhabitants; to establish, purchase, maintain and operate a gas or electric light works and to contract for the furnishing of gas or electricity to the city or town and surrounding territory; to regulate the manner and rates for furnishing gas, electricity and water after expiration of a contract; and to prescribe the quality of gas or electricity furnished to the inhabitants by any person or corporation.

(Code 1907, §1260; Code 1923, §2001; Code 1940, T. 37, §360.)