2013 Code of Alabama
Title 11 - COUNTIES AND MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS.
Title 3 - PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO COUNTIES AND MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS.

Chapter 80 GENERAL PROVISIONS.

• Section 11-80-1 - Condemnation of lands for public building sites, roads, streets, construction materials, etc.
• Section 11-80-2 - Relocation assistance for persons displaced by acquisition of real property under local land acquisition programs.
• Section 11-80-3 - Contracts between counties and municipalities as to use and occupation, etc., of public buildings located in municipalities.
• Section 11-80-4 - Appropriations for municipal bands, etc.
• Section 11-80-4.1 - Appropriations and contributions to community action agencies.
• Section 11-80-5 - Planning, establishment, administration, etc., of recreational, social and cultural facilities, services, etc., for senior citizens.
• Section 11-80-7 - Authority of municipalities, counties, public corporations, boards of education, etc., with respect to letters of credit as security for bonds, notes, etc.
• Section 11-80-8.1 - Enactment of ordinances, resolutions, etc., controlling rent charged for leasing private property prohibited.
• Section 11-80-9 - Assistance to governing body of municipality or county when municipality or county declared disaster area; procedure; mutual aid agreements.
• Section 11-80-10 - Licensing of junkyards located within and outside police jurisdictions by municipalities and counties.
• Section 11-80-11 - Authority reserved to Attorney General to bring or settle certain lawsuits concerning firearms, ammunition, etc.
• Section 11-80-12 - Retention of judicially prescribed method of election and number of serving members for boards of education, county commissions, or municipal governing bodies.
• Section 11-80-13 - Cemetery rehabilitation authorities.
• Section 11-80-14 - Deaf or blind child area signs.
• Section 11-80-15 - Regulation of fertilizer.

Chapter 81 MUNICIPAL AND COUNTY BONDS.
Article 1 General Provisions.

• Section 11-81-1 - Execution of mortgages to secure bonds and indebtedness incurred in purchase, construction, extension, etc., of school buildings or waterworks, gas, light, etc., plants.
• Section 11-81-2 - Execution of mortgages or deeds of trust upon property acquired, etc., with proceeds of bond issues; recordation of same.
• Section 11-81-3 - Issuance of refunding or funding bonds as to adjustment, etc., of indebtedness.
• Section 11-81-4 - Issuance of refunding interest-bearing certificates of indebtedness, warrants or notes by municipalities; pledge of tax, revenues, etc., for payment of principal and interest on same.
• Section 11-81-5 - Places of payment.
• Section 11-81-6 - Maturity and payment - Generally.
• Section 11-81-7 - Maturity and payment - Bonds issued and sold in series.
• Section 11-81-8 - Estimate as to period of usefulness of improvement or property for which bonds issued.
• Section 11-81-9 - Form; appointment of registrar and provision for registration and transfer.
• Section 11-81-10 - Sale price.
• Section 11-81-11 - Sale.
• Section 11-81-12 - Determination of highest bidder.
• Section 11-81-13 - Disposition of proceeds from sale.
• Section 11-81-14 - Presumption as to validity of issuance, sale, etc.; limitation period for actions to contest validity thereof.
• Section 11-81-15 - Levy, collection and disposition of special tax for payment of principal and interest on bonds and sinking fund payments.
• Section 11-81-16 - Pledge of revenues from certain taxes, utilities, etc., for payment of principal and interest on bonds.
• Section 11-81-17 - Pledge of revenues from waterworks system to secure payment of bonds.
• Section 11-81-18 - Pledge of revenues from license, privilege, or excise taxes for payment of principal and interest on bonds.
• Section 11-81-19 - Investment of sinking funds generally; reports as to investment or deposit of sinking funds; contracts for purchase of savings certificates.
• Section 11-81-20 - Investment of funds received to credit of sinking fund.
• Section 11-81-21 - Investment of funds obligation in which sinking funds may be invested.
• Section 11-81-22 - Sinking fund bonds - Issuance, etc.
• Section 11-81-23 - Sinking fund bonds - Designation; maturity and interest; disposition.
• Section 11-81-24 - Sinking fund bonds - Creation of sinking fund; employment and duties of trustee of sinking fund.
• Section 11-81-25 - Sinking fund bonds - Powers of trustee of sinking fund.
• Section 11-81-26 - Mandamus proceedings.
• Section 11-81-27 - Mortgages of public property for payment of debts.
• Section 11-81-28 - Issuance, sale, etc., of negotiable notes in anticipation of sale of bonds.
• Section 11-81-29 - Bonds and interest coupons exempt from taxation.
• Section 11-81-30 - Irregularities in proceedings for issuance, etc., not to affect validity of bonds; properties, etc., of bonds.
• Section 11-81-31 - Ratification of certain irregular elections for issuance of bonds.
• Section 11-81-32 - Issuance of duplicates for lost, mutilated or destroyed bonds.
• Section 11-81-33 - Execution of bonds, etc., with engraved or otherwise reproduced facsimile of signature, seal or other means of authentication, etc.

Article 2 Municipal Bonds Generally.

• Section 11-81-50 - Municipality defined.
• Section 11-81-51 - Purposes for which bonds may be issued.
• Section 11-81-52 - Ordering of election for determination as to issuance of bonds.
• Section 11-81-53 - Notice of election.
• Section 11-81-54 - Ballots.
• Section 11-81-55 - Conduct of election generally.
• Section 11-81-56 - Expenses of election; compensation of managers, clerks, and returning officers.
• Section 11-81-57 - Board of canvassers.
• Section 11-81-58 - Recordation of election results.
• Section 11-81-59 - Election contest - Authorized; bond required.
• Section 11-81-60 - Election contest - Notice and hearing.
• Section 11-81-61 - Election contest - Limitation of action.
• Section 11-81-62 - Issuance of bonds.
• Section 11-81-63 - Execution and delivery of bonds.
• Section 11-81-64 - Bonds for refunding or funding of bonds outstanding - Authority for issuance; sale or exchange; rights, etc., of holders thereof.
• Section 11-81-65 - Bonds for refunding or funding of bonds outstanding - Security.
• Section 11-81-66 - Bonds and coupons receivable for payment of taxes and dues.
• Section 11-81-67 - Applicability of provisions of general election laws; mandatory and directory provisions of article.
• Section 11-81-68 - Audits.

Article 3 County Bonds Generally.

• Section 11-81-80 - Purposes for which bonds may be issued.
• Section 11-81-81 - Ordering of election for determination as to issuance of bonds.
• Section 11-81-82 - Notice of election.
• Section 11-81-83 - Ballots.
• Section 11-81-84 - Conduct of election generally.
• Section 11-81-85 - Expenses of election; compensation of managers, clerks, and returning officers.
• Section 11-81-86 - Board of canvassers.
• Section 11-81-87 - Recordation of election results.
• Section 11-81-88 - Election contest - Authorized; bond required.
• Section 11-81-89 - Election contest - Notice and hearing; representation of county.
• Section 11-81-90 - Election contest - Limitation of action.
• Section 11-81-91 - Issuance of bonds.
• Section 11-81-92 - Execution and delivery of bonds.
• Section 11-81-93 - Bonds for refunding of bonds outstanding or installments on serial bonds outstanding - Authority for issuance.
• Section 11-81-94 - Bonds for refunding of bonds outstanding or installments on serial bonds outstanding - Security.
• Section 11-81-95 - Bonds for refunding of bonds outstanding or installments on serial bonds outstanding - Special tax levy for payment of principal and interest.
• Section 11-81-96 - Applicability of provisions of general election laws; mandatory and directory provisions of article.
• Section 11-81-97 - Applicability of provisions pertaining to municipal bonds.

Article 4 Public Improvement Bonds.
Division 1 Bonds for Street and Sidewalk Improvements, Sewer Systems or Other Improvements Generally.

• Section 11-81-110 - Issuance generally; pledge of proceeds of assessments, etc., as security for payment.
• Section 11-81-111 - Maturity and payment; sale or delivery in payment for work.
• Section 11-81-112 - Disposition of proceeds from sale.
• Section 11-81-113 - Grouping of improvements for issuance of bonds.
• Section 11-81-114 - Maintenance and disposition of sinking fund account for bond issues; enforcement of maintenance of accounts, payment of bonds, etc.; disposition of assessments securing bonds in certain cities.
• Section 11-81-115 - Bond of officer charged with collection of assessments; liability of officer and members of governing body for diversion, misappropriation, etc., of funds.
• Section 11-81-116 - Redemption of bonds.
• Section 11-81-117 - Refunding of excess assessments - Authority and procedure generally.
• Section 11-81-118 - Refunding of excess assessments - Limitation period for presentation of claims; disposition of amounts not refunded.
• Section 11-81-119 - Settlement, adjustment or refunding of bonds.
• Section 11-81-120 - Sale or issuance to custodian of special fund, etc., of refunding bonds.
• Section 11-81-121 - Consolidation of separate outstanding issues for issuance of refunding bonds.
• Section 11-81-122 - Maintenance and disposition of sinking fund accounts for refunding bond issues.
• Section 11-81-123 - Liability, etc., upon bonds, etc., when municipalities consolidated.

Division 2 Bonds for Certain Revenue-Producing Undertakings.

• Section 11-81-140 - Definitions.
• Section 11-81-141 - Powers of municipalities or counties generally; provisions in instruments or deeds of trust creating pledges, mortgages, liens, etc., for payment of bonds; determination of costs of acquisition, construction, etc., of undertakings.
• Section 11-81-142 - Authorization of acquisition, construction, etc., of undertaking taking and issuance of bonds in anticipation of revenues.
• Section 11-81-143 - Covenants in bond authorization resolutions; enforcement of provisions of division and bond resolutions.
• Section 11-81-144 - Form, terms, denominations, etc., of bonds; maturity and sale; execution and delivery; issuance of revenue refunding bonds.
• Section 11-81-145 - Evidence of validity of bonds.
• Section 11-81-146 - Lien of bonds.
• Section 11-81-147 - Liability of municipalities or counties on bonds.
• Section 11-81-148 - Exercise of municipal or county taxing power, etc., for payment of bonds.
• Section 11-81-149 - Exemption from taxation of undertakings, bonds, etc.
• Section 11-81-150 - Establishment, collection, etc., of rates, fees, tolls, etc., for services, facilities, etc., of undertakings.

Article 5 Revenue Bonds for Waterworks, Gas, Sewer or Electric Systems.

• Section 11-81-160 - Definitions.
• Section 11-81-161 - Acquisition, extension, repair, consolidation, etc., of waterworks, sewer, gas or electric systems by counties or municipalities authorized.
• Section 11-81-162 - Estimate of cost of acquisition, extension, repair, consolidation, etc.
• Section 11-81-163 - Adoption, amendment, recordation, etc., of ordinances or resolutions for issuance of bonds, segregation of revenues, etc.
• Section 11-81-164 - Notice of adoption of authorization proceedings for issuance of bonds; limitation period for actions to set aside authorization proceedings, restrain issuance of bonds, etc.
• Section 11-81-165 - Borrowing in anticipation of sale and issuance of bonds authorized; procedure therefor.
• Section 11-81-166 - Revenue bonds - Authority for issuance; authorization proceedings generally; form, terms, denominations, etc.; execution and delivery generally; maturity and sale; payment generally; trust indentures.
• Section 11-81-167 - Revenue bonds - Execution and delivery.
• Section 11-81-168 - Revenue bonds - Negotiability.
• Section 11-81-169 - Revenue bonds - Disposition of proceeds from sale - Generally.
• Section 11-81-170 - Revenue bonds - Disposition of proceeds from sale - Proceeds to be used only for purposes for which bonds authorized; excess proceeds.
• Section 11-81-171 - Revenue bonds - Redemption.
• Section 11-81-172 - Revenue bonds - Exemption from taxation.
• Section 11-81-172.1 - Revenue bonds - Issuance of bonds for refunding of principal of general or limited obligation warrants, etc.
• Section 11-81-173 - Issuance of additional bonds; payment of same.
• Section 11-81-174 - Refunding bonds.
• Section 11-81-175 - Applicability of limitations, etc., in certain other provisions of chapter as to bonds generally.
• Section 11-81-176 - Elections and publication of ordinances, resolutions, etc., not required for issuance and sale of bonds.
• Section 11-81-177 - Investment in bonds by executors, trustees, savings banks, etc.
• Section 11-81-178 - Statutory mortgage lien of bondholders - Creation generally; filing, recordation, etc., of notice thereof.
• Section 11-81-179 - Statutory mortgage lien of bondholders - Duration; enforcement.
• Section 11-81-180 - Appointment of receiver upon default in payment of principal and interest on bonds; powers of receiver.
• Section 11-81-181 - Pledge of revenues from systems for payment of principal and interest on bonds; disposition of gross revenues from operation of system generally.
• Section 11-81-182 - Payment of expenses of operation or maintenance of system out of general funds.
• Section 11-81-183 - Designation of depository; disposition and disbursement of gross revenue account and special funds by depository.
• Section 11-81-184 - Establishment, etc., of rates for services furnished by system.
• Section 11-81-185 - Rates not subject to state supervision or regulation; supervision, etc., of operation, etc., of sewer systems by State Board of Health.
• Section 11-81-186 - Payment by counties, municipalities, etc., for services furnished by system.
• Section 11-81-187 - Determination as to operation of system upon calendar, operating or fiscal year basis, etc.
• Section 11-81-188 - Maintenance of books of record and accounts, balance sheets, etc., as to properties, financial condition, etc., of system; inspection and examination of same.
• Section 11-81-189 - Impairment, etc., of valid liens or contracts not authorized by article.
• Section 11-81-190 - Construction of article.

Article 6 Alternate Borrowing for Electric Systems.

• Section 11-81-200 - Acquisition, extension, operation, etc., of power plants, power lines, electric systems, etc., by counties or municipalities authorized; acquisition of rights-of-way.
• Section 11-81-201 - Election as to proposed undertaking.
• Section 11-81-202 - Borrowing of money for acquisition, extension, etc., of plants, etc., by counties or municipalities authorized; limitations.
• Section 11-81-203 - Pledges, etc., of plants, etc., as security for repayment of money borrowed with interest.
• Section 11-81-204 - Contracts for security of lender; limitation as to charges for electric energy and service by counties or municipalities.
• Section 11-81-205 - Form, terms, etc., of instrument evidencing loan.
• Section 11-81-206 - Construction of article.

Article 7 Validation of Bonds Prior to Issuance.

• Section 11-81-220 - Definitions.
• Section 11-81-221 - Filing of complaint for determination as to legality of proposed issuance of obligations.
• Section 11-81-222 - Contents of complaint; order and notice of hearing to show cause why obligations not valid.
• Section 11-81-223 - Hearing and entry of judgment; appeals from judgment of circuit court.
• Section 11-81-224 - When judgment of circuit court final and conclusive as to validity of obligations, etc.
• Section 11-81-225 - Legend to appear on validated obligations.
• Section 11-81-226 - Costs of proceedings.
• Section 11-81-227 - Article not applicable where validity of obligations in controversy in pending actions or proceedings.

Chapter 81A ISSUANCE OF SECURITIES IN ANTICIPATION OF RECEIPT OF GRANTS.

• Section 11-81A-1 - Definitions.
• Section 11-81A-2 - Power and authority of grantees.
• Section 11-81A-3 - Power and authority of municipalities, counties, and public corporations.
• Section 11-81A-4 - Limitations and amplification of securities authorization.
• Section 11-81A-5 - Exemption of securities from taxation.
• Section 11-81A-6 - Legal investment status of securities.
• Section 11-81A-7 - Effect of chapter.

Chapter 82 REDEMPTION OF SECURITIES.

• Section 11-82-1 - Definitions.
• Section 11-82-2 - Retention of option to redeem - Generally.
• Section 11-82-3 - Retention of option to redeem - Securities maturing more than 10 years after date.
• Section 11-82-4 - Limitation on redemption prices.
• Section 11-82-5 - Option to redeem to be provided in proceedings for issuance of securities.
• Section 11-82-6 - Applicability of provisions of chapter.
• Section 11-82-7 - Validation of certain proceedings.

Chapter 83 APPORTIONMENT OF ROAD AND BRIDGE TAXES BETWEEN COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES.

• Section 11-83-1 - Maintenance of municipal streets declared county matter.
• Section 11-83-2 - One half of road tax, etc., collected in county to be paid to municipalities therein.
• Section 11-83-3 - Taxes paid over to municipalities to be used exclusively for maintenance of streets.

Chapter 84 ACQUISITION AND ADMINISTRATION OF FOREST LANDS.

• Section 11-84-1 - Authorized.
• Section 11-84-2 - Provision of seedlings, transplants, technical assistance, etc.

Chapter 85 REGIONAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT.
Article 1 Regional Planning Commissions Generally.

• Section 11-85-1 - Establishment of region and creation of regional planning commission.
• Section 11-85-2 - Composition; qualifications, appointment, terms of office, compensation, and removal of members; vacancies.
• Section 11-85-3 - Organization, staff, procedure, etc.; appropriation and expenditure of funds.
• Section 11-85-4 - Adoption, etc., of master plan for physical development of region by commission; contents and purpose of plan.
• Section 11-85-5 - Certification of plan to Governor and to municipalities, counties, etc., within region.
• Section 11-85-6 - Adoption of plan by municipal planning commission; certification of proposed amendments to adopted plan to regional planning commission for approval, etc.
• Section 11-85-7 - Proposed construction of streets, public buildings, utilities, etc., to be submitted for approval of commission after adoption of master plan; overruling of commission.

Article 2 Regional Planning Commissions for Comprehensive Advisory Planning and Research.

• Section 11-85-20 - Definitions.
• Section 11-85-21 - Establishment of region for advisory planning and creation of regional planning commission.
• Section 11-85-22 - Composition; qualifications, appointments, terms of office, and compensation of members; vacancies.
• Section 11-85-23 - Powers and duties.
• Section 11-85-24 - Article not to impair right of eminent domain or rights under franchises, leases, etc., of utilities.

Article 3 Comprehensive Advisory Planning and Research by Municipal, County, Regional, etc., Planning Commissions, etc.

• Section 11-85-40 - Powers of Alabama Development Office and local, regional, and joint planning commissions as to comprehensive advisory planning and research; comprehensive advisory planning defined.

Article 4 Regional Planning and Development Commissions.

• Section 11-85-50 - Definitions.
• Section 11-85-51 - Designation of state planning and development districts by Governor generally; designation of single county state planning and development districts.
• Section 11-85-52 - Formation of regional planning and development commissions.
• Section 11-85-53 - Composition; selection, terms and replacement of representatives; financing; procedure for addition or withdrawal of governmental units, dissolution, etc.
• Section 11-85-54 - Officers; appointment of advisory committees.
• Section 11-85-55 - Receipt of state financial support.
• Section 11-85-56 - Powers and duties generally.
• Section 11-85-57 - Joint planning agreements, etc., with adjoining counties, municipalities, etc., authorized; changes of boundaries of regional planning and development districts to include adjacent counties.
• Section 11-85-58 - Use of planning and development districts and regional planning and development districts for other purposes and programs.
• Section 11-85-59 - Effect of population changes upon establishment and operation of state planning and development districts or regional planning and development commissions.

Article 5 Confirmation of Operating Regional Planning and Development Commissions.

• Section 11-85-70 - Existing regional planning and development commissions ratified and confirmed.
• Section 11-85-71 - Procedure for additional governmental units to become members of regional planning and development commissions.
• Section 11-85-72 - General powers, rights, obligations, etc., of regional planning and development commissions.
• Section 11-85-73 - Commissions authorized to enter into contracts with other agencies.

Article 6 Alabama Revolving Loan Fund Authority.

• Section 11-85-100 - Definitions.
• Section 11-85-101 - Incorporation of authority.
• Section 11-85-102 - Application for incorporation.
• Section 11-85-103 - Certificate of incorporation; fees.
• Section 11-85-104 - Members; officers; quorum; vacancies; salaries; record of proceedings.
• Section 11-85-105 - Powers of the authority.
• Section 11-85-106 - Bonds - Issuance and sale.
• Section 11-85-107 - Bonds - Authentication; redemption; sale; refunding; use of proceeds; security; investment of funds.
• Section 11-85-108 - Appropriation and pledge of funds for authority obligations.
• Section 11-85-109 - Administrative and recordkeeping functions of authority.
• Section 11-85-110 - Duties of State Treasurer.
• Section 11-85-111 - Dissolution of authority.

Chapter 86 RECREATION BOARDS.

• Section 11-86-1 - Creation.
• Section 11-86-2 - Composition; qualifications, appointment, terms of office, and compensation of members; officers; adoption of rules and regulations.
• Section 11-86-3 - Powers and duties generally.
• Section 11-86-4 - Director of recreation and staff.
• Section 11-86-5 - Appropriations; designation, acquisition, improvement, etc., of lands or buildings for recreational purposes; joint actions by counties and municipalities.
• Section 11-86-6 - Construction of chapter.

Chapter 86A Public Park and Recreation Authorities.

• Section 11-86A-1 - Definitions.
• Section 11-86A-2 - Legislative findings of fact and declaration of intent; construction of chapter.
• Section 11-86A-3 - Authorization and procedure for incorporation generally.
• Section 11-86A-4 - Filing of application for incorporation with probate judge; contents thereof; recordation of application by probate judge; approval or disapproval by governing body of county of incorporation and each participating municipality.
• Section 11-86A-5 - Contents, signing, and filing of articles.
• Section 11-86A-6 - Authorization and procedure for reincorporation of existing park and recreation authorities and boards; continuation in office of directors; effect of reincorporation.
• Section 11-86A-7 - Further authorization and procedure for reincorporation of existing park and recreation authorities and boards.
• Section 11-86A-8 - Recordation of articles by probate judge; probate judge to receive no fees in connection with incorporation, reincorporation, dissolution, etc., of authority.
• Section 11-86A-9 - Powers of authority vested in board of directors; officers and directors of authority; proceedings of board of directors to be reduced to writing and signed by two directors; admissibility of evidence of proceedings of board of directors; adoption of bylaws; notice of meetings; attendance at meetings; qualifications.
• Section 11-86A-10 - Members of the board of directors; terms; meetings; removal from office.
• Section 11-86A-11 - Amendment of articles.
• Section 11-86A-12 - Powers of authority generally.
• Section 11-86A-13 - Issuance and sale of bonds.
• Section 11-86A-14 - Execution of bonds and interest coupons; form, terms, denominations, etc., of bonds; validation of bonds; sale; refunding bonds.
• Section 11-86A-15 - Security for bonds.
• Section 11-86A-16 - Application of proceeds from the sale of bonds; source of payment; pledge of county's or municipality's credit; negotiability; exemption from taxation; pledge as security for funds belonging to a public person; investment in bonds by fiduciaries; no public hearing required; investment in bonds by Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama, the Employees' Retirement System of Alabama, and the State Insurance Fund; investment in bonds by public persons.
• Section 11-86A-17 - Exemption from usury and interest laws.
• Section 11-86A-18 - Exemptions from taxation.
• Section 11-86A-19 - Limited liability.
• Section 11-86A-20 - Transfer of funds and assets to authority.
• Section 11-86A-21 - Dissolution of authority; title to property of authority to vest in county of incorporation upon dissolution of authority unless otherwise provided.

Chapter 87 AMBULANCE SERVICE.

• Section 11-87-1 - Creation, establishment, etc., authorized; promulgation of rules and regulations; joint operation.
• Section 11-87-2 - Appropriations.
• Section 11-87-3 - Contracts for services.
• Section 11-87-4 - Fees.
• Section 11-87-5 - Chapter cumulative.

Chapter 88 WATER, SEWER AND FIRE PROTECTION AUTHORITIES.
Article 1 General Provisions.

• Section 11-88-1 - Definitions.
• Section 11-88-2 - Purpose of article.
• Section 11-88-3 - Filing of application for incorporation of authority; adoption of resolution approving or denying application by county governing body.
• Section 11-88-4 - Filing of certificate of incorporation, copy of resolution of county governing body, etc., with probate judge; contents and execution of certificate of incorporation; entry of order by probate judge requiring recordation of certificate of incorporation, etc.; notification of Secretary of State of recordation of certificate of incorporation.
• Section 11-88-5 - Authorization and procedure for amendment of certificate of incorporation.
• Section 11-88-5.1 - Ratification of amendment.
• Section 11-88-6 - Board of directors.
• Section 11-88-7 - Powers of authority generally; power of authority to acquire, operate, etc., systems, etc., outside service area; provisions in schedules of rates and charges generally; powers of authority organized to construct and operate sewer system.
• Section 11-88-7.1 - Additional powers.
• Section 11-88-8 - Bonds of authority - Form, terms, denominations, etc.; sale; execution and delivery; refunding; liability thereon; security for payment of principal and interest and payment thereof generally; provisions in mortgages, deeds of trust or trust indentures executed as security for payment of bonds generally.
• Section 11-88-9 - Bonds of authority - Contracts to secure payment of principal and interest.
• Section 11-88-10 - Bonds of authority - Statutory mortgage lien to secure payment of principal and interest.
• Section 11-88-11 - Bonds of authority - Disposition of proceeds from sale of bonds.
• Section 11-88-12 - Establishment and revision of rates, fees, and charges for services rendered by authority; applicability of provisions of section to authority organized to construct and operate sewer system.
• Section 11-88-13 - Loans, sales, grants, etc., of money, property, etc., to authority by counties, municipalities, public corporations, etc.
• Section 11-88-14 - Use by authority of public roads rights-of-way.
• Section 11-88-15 - Furnishing of fire protection service by authority declared governmental function; immunity from tort liability of authority.
• Section 11-88-15.1 - Soliciting contributions for local volunteer fire departments; monthly usage estimates.
• Section 11-88-16 - Exemption from taxation of authority and property, leases, bonds, etc., thereof; payment of fees, taxes, or costs to probate judge for incorporation, etc.; imposition of license or excise tax upon authority.
• Section 11-88-17 - Exemption of authority from usury laws, etc.
• Section 11-88-18 - Authorization and procedure for dissolution of authority; vesting of title to properties of authority and apportionment thereof upon dissolution of authority.
• Section 11-88-19 - Existence of authority not to prevent subsequent incorporation, etc., of another authority.
• Section 11-88-20 - Validation of prior defective incorporations under provisions of article.
• Section 11-88-21 - When proceedings, notice, etc., for incorporation of authority, acquisition of property, issuance of bonds, etc., required; exemption of authority, etc., from jurisdiction and regulation of Public Service Commission, etc.

Article 2 Construction of Sewage Treatment or Disposal Plants, etc., in Resort Areas by Authorities.

• Section 11-88-40 - Definitions.
• Section 11-88-41 - Legislative findings and declarations; powers granted authorities by article to be exercised only in resort areas and with the consent of county governing bodies.
• Section 11-88-42 - Powers of authorities generally.
• Section 11-88-43 - Adoption of resolution by board describing improvement, property benefited, etc., and directing drawing, etc., of details, drawings, plans, etc.
• Section 11-88-44 - Filing of details, drawings, plans, etc., for examination by property owners; appointment of date for hearing of objections as to improvement, etc.
• Section 11-88-45 - Publication of resolution and mailing of copies thereof to persons last assessed for taxation on property which may be assessed for improvement.
• Section 11-88-46 - Hearing upon objections to improvement, etc.; confirmation, amendment, rescission, etc., of resolution by board; when unanimous vote of board required to approve resolution.
• Section 11-88-47 - Publication of notice for bids; letting of contract; requirement of bonds, etc., from bidders, etc.; construction of improvement, furnishing of labor, etc., by authority.
• Section 11-88-48 - Supervision of work.
• Section 11-88-49 - Acceptance or rejection of work.
• Section 11-88-50 - Payment of cost of improvement by board; specification of cost of improvement.
• Section 11-88-51 - Levy of assessments for cost of improvement on abutting or benefited property authorized.
• Section 11-88-52 - Manner of assessment generally; limitation as to amount of assessment.
• Section 11-88-53 - Preparation of list of property owners proposed to be assessed for improvement.
• Section 11-88-54 - Entry of list in assessment book of improvements; contents and status thereof.
• Section 11-88-55 - Publication of notice as to assessment book.
• Section 11-88-56 - Filing of written objections or defenses to proposed assessments; effect of failure to file same.
• Section 11-88-57 - Hearing of objections and defenses to proposed assessments by board generally.
• Section 11-88-58 - Subpoena, etc., of witnesses by board.
• Section 11-88-59 - Board to hear and pass upon objections to proposed assessments.
• Section 11-88-60 - Fixing of amount of assessment by board; assessment to constitute lien on property against which levied; reduction or abatement of final assessment by board generally.
• Section 11-88-61 - Effect of defects in notice or proceedings; supplementary proceedings for correction of defects.
• Section 11-88-62 - Reduction or abatement of assessments by board.
• Section 11-88-63 - Transfer and assignment of liens by authorities.
• Section 11-88-64 - Enforcement of liens by circuit courts; amounts recovered in civil actions to enforce liens.
• Section 11-88-65 - Enforcement of lien on property for state, county, etc., taxes not to discharge or affect lien of authority for assessment; duration of liens.
• Section 11-88-66 - Effect of enforcement of assessment lien upon other improvement assessment liens on property.
• Section 11-88-67 - Appeal from assessments to circuit court - Authorization and procedure generally.
• Section 11-88-68 - Appeal from assessments to circuit court - Establishment of amount of appeal bond and approval of sureties thereon; conditions of bond.
• Section 11-88-69 - Appeal from assessments to circuit court - Entry of appeal on trial docket.
• Section 11-88-70 - Appeal from assessments to circuit court - Transmittal to circuit court of transcript of proceedings of authority as to assessment; contents thereof.
• Section 11-88-71 - Appeal from assessments to circuit court - Transcript deemed prima facie evidence of correctness of assessment, etc.
• Section 11-88-72 - Appeal from assessments to circuit court - Conduct of trial generally; when costs of appeal and trial adjudged against authority.
• Section 11-88-73 - Appeal from assessments to circuit court - Entry of judgment for amount properly chargeable against land where assessment defective; payment of costs.
• Section 11-88-74 - Appeal from judgment of circuit court to Supreme Court - By property owner - Authorization and procedure generally.
• Section 11-88-75 - Appeal from judgment of circuit court to Supreme Court - By property owner - Appeal to be heard on record.
• Section 11-88-76 - Appeal from judgment of circuit court to Supreme Court - By property owner - Addition by Supreme Court of interest and damages to judgment of circuit court upon affirmance.
• Section 11-88-77 - Appeal from judgment of circuit court to Supreme Court - By authority.
• Section 11-88-78 - Issuance of execution on appeal bond and sale of property assessed when final judgment entered in favor of authority.
• Section 11-88-79 - Manner of payment of assessments generally.
• Section 11-88-80 - Entire assessment due and payable upon default in payment of assessment or installments thereof; advertisement and sale of property assessed for improvement generally.
• Section 11-88-81 - Defaulting property owner may pay assessment, etc., prior to sale.
• Section 11-88-82 - Cost of advertisement and sale to constitute charge against property to be sold.
• Section 11-88-83 - Officer making sale to execute deed to purchaser; rights, title, etc., conveyed to purchaser by deed; disposition of surplus proceeds from sale; purchase of property by board.
• Section 11-88-84 - Effect of mistakes in advertisement or sale; supplementary proceedings for correction of errors; enforcement of lien by purchaser.
• Section 11-88-85 - Redemption of property after sale - Authorization and procedure generally.
• Section 11-88-86 - Redemption of property after sale - Extension of redemption period.
• Section 11-88-87 - Redemption of property after sale - Application for entry in record of deeds of certificate of warning to redeem; form of certificate.
• Section 11-88-88 - Redemption of property after sale - Applicant to deliver copies of improvement assessment sale deed to probate judge; examination, etc., of deeds, etc., by probate judge; mailing of copies of deed and warning to redeem to persons last assessed for ad valorem taxation on property; entry in record of deeds of certificate of warning by probate judge; termination of redemption rights.
• Section 11-88-89 - Redemption of property after sale - Performance of duties of probate judge; liability of probate judge for errors or mistakes in performance of duties.
• Section 11-88-90 - Redemption of property after sale - Redemption during extended redemption period.
• Section 11-88-91 - Execution of short term notes or issuance of bonds by authority prior to letting of contract or during progress of work on improvement generally.
• Section 11-88-92 - Issuance of bonds by authority after completion of work on improvement.
• Section 11-88-93 - Consolidation of improvements for issuance of bonds.
• Section 11-88-94 - Form, terms, denominations, etc., of notes issued under article; sale, exchange, etc., generally; sale price; applicability of certain other provisions of law.
• Section 11-88-95 - Notice of and sale or exchange of bonds.
• Section 11-88-96 - Determination of highest bidder for bonds.
• Section 11-88-97 - Disposition of proceeds from sale of bonds.
• Section 11-88-98 - Bonds containing recital as to issuance under article deemed to have been issued, sold, etc., in conformity with same; limitation period for actions or proceedings as to issuance of bonds.
• Section 11-88-99 - Irregularities in proceedings authorizing issuance of bonds or neglect, etc., of duties by officers not to affect validity of bonds; bonds to have properties and protection of commercial paper.
• Section 11-88-100 - Exemption from taxation of bonds, notes, etc.
• Section 11-88-101 - Replacement of lost, mutilated, or destroyed bonds.
• Section 11-88-102 - Authorization and procedure generally for settlement, adjustment, or refunding of bonds.
• Section 11-88-103 - Procedure where special fund used by authority in taking up bonds or coupons representing principal at maturity.
• Section 11-88-104 - Consolidation of outstanding bond issues for refunding; disposition of assessments collected for improvements financed by said outstanding issues generally.
• Section 11-88-105 - Separate sinking fund accounts to be maintained for refunding bond issues; disposition of same.
• Section 11-88-106 - Maintenance of sinking fund accounts by official charged with duty of collecting assessments; institution of mandamus proceedings against officer failing to maintain separate sinking fund accounts, pay bonds or interest thereon, etc.
• Section 11-88-107 - Bond of official charged with duty of collecting assessments; liability of said official and board members for diversion or misappropriation of funds for payment of bonds and coupons.
• Section 11-88-108 - Redemption of bonds.
• Section 11-88-109 - Refunding of excess amounts collected from assessments upon demand therefor; limitation period for claims for refunds; disposition of unclaimed amounts.
• Section 11-88-110 - Acquisition of lands by authority.
• Section 11-88-111 - Effect of annexation or incorporation of area in which assessments for improvement made upon assessments, liens, bonds, etc.

Article 3 City Takeover of Authority's Water System.

• Section 11-88-130 - City prohibited from charging excessive rates to county customers; treatment of county customers.
• Section 11-88-131 - Acquisition, etc., of water system of water and fire protection authority by city board of water and sewer commissioners - Inclusion of governing board of the authority in governing board of commissioners.
• Section 11-88-132 - Acquisition, etc., of water system of water and fire protection authority by city board of water and sewer commissioners - Conveyance of funds in trust for authority's fire protection system; governing board of authority as trustees; trustees' powers and liabilities.
• Section 11-88-133 - Acquisition, etc., of water system of water and fire protection authority by city board of water and sewer commissioners - Deposit of funds in escrow account for construction of water service improvements; escrow agent; funding and utilization of account; time frame; written plan.
• Section 11-88-134 - Acquisition, etc., of water system of water and fire protection authority by city board of water and sewer commissioners - Sanitary sewer service system plan; time frame.
• Section 11-88-135 - Applicability of article; vote of consent; notice and hearing.

Chapter 89 WATER, SEWER, SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL AND FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS.
Article 1 General Provisions.

• Section 11-89-1 - Definitions.
• Section 11-89-2 - Purpose of chapter.
• Section 11-89-3 - Filing of application for incorporation of district; adoption of resolutions approving or denying application, etc., by governing bodies.
• Section 11-89-4 - Filing of certificate of incorporation, copies of resolutions of governing bodies, etc., with probate judge; contents and execution of certificate of incorporation; notification of Secretary of State of recordation of certificate of incorporation by probate judge.
• Section 11-89-5 - Authorization and procedure for amendment of certificate of incorporation.
• Section 11-89-6 - Board of directors.
• Section 11-89-7 - Powers of district generally; power of district to acquire, operate, etc., systems, etc., outside service area; provisions in schedules of rates and charges generally.
• Section 11-89-8 - Bonds of district - Form, terms, denominations, etc.; sale; execution and delivery; refunding; liability thereon; security for payment of principal and interest and payment thereof generally; provisions in mortgages, deeds of trust or trust indentures executed as security for payment of bonds generally.
• Section 11-89-9 - Bonds of district - Contracts to secure payment of principal and interest.
• Section 11-89-10 - Bonds of district - Statutory mortgage lien to secure payment of principal and interest.
• Section 11-89-11 - Bonds of district - Disposition of proceeds from sale of bonds.
• Section 11-89-12 - Establishment and revision of rates, fees, and charges for services rendered by district.
• Section 11-89-13 - Loans, sales, grants, etc., of money, property, etc., to district by counties, municipalities, public corporations, etc.
• Section 11-89-14 - Use of rights-of-way of public roads by district.
• Section 11-89-15 - Furnishing of fire protection service by district declared governmental function; immunity from tort liability of district.
• Section 11-89-16 - Exemption from taxation of district and property, leases, bonds, etc., thereof; payment of fees, taxes, or costs to probate judge for incorporation, etc.
• Section 11-89-17 - Authorization and procedure for dissolution of district; vesting of title to properties of district and apportionment thereof upon dissolution of district.
• Section 11-89-18 - Existence of district not to prevent subsequent incorporation, etc., of another district.
• Section 11-89-19 - Provisions of chapter as to incorporation of district, acquisition of property, issuance of bonds, etc., exclusive; jurisdiction over and regulation of district, etc., by State Board of Health, Public Service Commission, etc.

Article 2 Special Corporations.

• Section 11-89-30 - Legislative findings.
• Section 11-89-31 - Definitions.
• Section 11-89-32 - Procedure to form special corporation.
• Section 11-89-33 - Clarification of powers.
• Section 11-89-34 - Directors.
• Section 11-89-35 - Duration.
• Section 11-89-36 - Dissolution.
• Section 11-89-37 - Acceptances.
• Section 11-89-38 - Incorporation of other powers.

Chapter 89A SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL AUTHORITIES.

• Section 11-89A-1 - Legislative findings.
• Section 11-89A-2 - Definitions.
• Section 11-89A-3 - Filing of application for incorporation of authority; denial or authorization of incorporation by governing body of county or municipality.
• Section 11-89A-4 - Incorporation procedure; contents, execution, and filing of certificate of incorporation; notice to Secretary of State.
• Section 11-89A-5 - Amendments to certificate of incorporation.
• Section 11-89A-6 - Board of directors of authority; election; terms of office; vacancies; qualifications; expenses; meetings; notice and waiver; resolutions; impeachment.
• Section 11-89A-7 - Officers of authority.
• Section 11-89A-8 - Powers of authority; location of facilities of authority.
• Section 11-89A-9 - Bonds of authority, generally.
• Section 11-89A-10 - Security for payment of bonds; contracts and agreements to secure.
• Section 11-89A-11 - Proceeds from sale of bonds.
• Section 11-89A-12 - Refunding bonds.
• Section 11-89A-13 - Freedom of authority from supervision and control of state; applicability of Article 1 of Chapter 27 of Title 22.
• Section 11-89A-14 - Power of eminent domain.
• Section 11-89A-15 - Cooperation, aid, and agreements from and with other bodies.
• Section 11-89A-16 - Exemption from taxation, etc.
• Section 11-89A-17 - Exemption from usury and interest laws.
• Section 11-89A-18 - Exemption from competitive bid laws.
• Section 11-89A-19 - Disposition of net earnings of authority.
• Section 11-89A-20 - Bonds of authority as legal investments.
• Section 11-89A-21 - Dissolution of authority; vesting of title to authority's property.
• Section 11-89A-22 - Incorporation of another authority by same determining subdivision.
• Section 11-89A-23 - Notice of bond resolution; contest to validity of bonds, etc.
• Section 11-89A-24 - Cumulative effect of chapter.
• Section 11-89A-25 - Liberal construction of chapter.

Chapter 89B SALE AND ISSUANCE OF BONDS BY PUBLIC CORPORATIONS OPERATING WATER SYSTEMS.

• Section 11-89B-1 - Public corporation given power to sell and issue bonds, to pledge for payment proceeds, revenues, etc., and to issue bonds or notes for temporary borrowing.
• Section 11-89B-2 - Form, terms, denominations, etc. of bonds; execution and delivery; interest; sale; issuance of refunding bonds; liability on bonds; source of payment; use of proceeds; mortgage, deed of trust, etc., containing certain agreements.
• Section 11-89B-3 - Contracts as security for payment of principal and interest on bonds.
• Section 11-89B-4 - Resolution of board of directors, etc., or trust indenture containing provisions creating statutory mortgage lien.
• Section 11-89B-5 - Use of moneys derived from sale of bonds.
• Section 11-89B-6 - Investment of bond proceeds.
• Section 11-89B-7 - Law not to repeal existing law; construction.

Chapter 89C STORM WATER DISCHARGES INTO SEPARATE STORM SEWERS.

• Section 11-89C-1 - Legislative findings and intent.
• Section 11-89C-2 - Definitions.
• Section 11-89C-3 - Public corporation - Procedure for incorporation.
• Section 11-89C-4 - Powers of public corporation; requirements for development or adoption of rules, procedures, ordinances, etc.
• Section 11-89C-5 - Exemption of public corporation from fees and taxes.
• Section 11-89C-6 - Member governing bodies granted power of eminent domain.
• Section 11-89C-7 - Public corporation to be nonprofit; dissolution.
• Section 11-89C-8 - Immunity of corporation, board members, and employees.
• Section 11-89C-9 - Powers of governing bodies.
• Section 11-89C-10 - Assessment, collection, etc., of fees, charges, or assessments.
• Section 11-89C-11 - Compliance with conditions and limitations in NPDES permit deemed to be compliance with chapter.
• Section 11-89C-12 - No enforcement action by governing body where ADEM has taken certain actions.
• Section 11-89C-13 - Liberal construction.
• Section 11-89C-14 - Effect of chapter on state entities.

Chapter 90 FREE PUBLIC LIBRARIES.

• Section 11-90-1 - Powers of counties and municipalities as to establishment and maintenance of free public libraries generally.
• Section 11-90-2 - Library boards - Composition; appointment and terms of members; vacancies in office.
• Section 11-90-2.1 - Library boards - Membership in Class 2 municipalities.
• Section 11-90-3 - Library boards - Powers and duties.
• Section 11-90-4 - Establishment and maintenance of joint library service.

Chapter 91 GROUP LIFE, HEALTH, ACCIDENT, ETC., INSURANCE, ETC., FOR OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES.

• Section 11-91-1 - Provision by governing bodies of counties and municipalities for group life, health, accident, etc., insurance, etc., for officers and employees authorized.
• Section 11-91-2 - Contracting for and purchase of insurance policies generally; requirements as to amounts of insurance under policies and coverage of policies.
• Section 11-91-3 - Determination of persons to be insured, amount, nature, and kind of insurance and manner of paying premiums.
• Section 11-91-4 - Payment of premiums.
• Section 11-91-5 - Return of premiums.
• Section 11-91-6 - Appropriation of funds for implementation of provisions of chapter.
• Section 11-91-7 - Validation, etc., of policies issued prior to August 16, 1947, and acts done and premiums paid in accordance therewith.
• Section 11-91-8 - Health insurance, etc., programs for retired employees.

Chapter 92 INDUSTRIAL PARKS.

• Section 11-92-1 - Definitions.
• Section 11-92-2 - Legislative intent; construction of chapter generally.
• Section 11-92-3 - Powers of counties and municipalities as to acquisition, development, etc., of parks generally.
• Section 11-92-4 - Requirements as to acquisition and development of parks.
• Section 11-92-5 - Sale, etc., by municipalities or counties of property or interests in property; ownership of parks by municipalities or counties.
• Section 11-92-6 - Warrants - Form, terms, denominations, etc.; liability of counties or municipalities upon warrants; disposition of proceeds from sale.
• Section 11-92-7 - Warrants - Security for payment of principal and interest.
• Section 11-92-8 - Refunding warrants.
• Section 11-92-9 - Investment in warrants by trustees, executors, etc.
• Section 11-92-10 - Issuance of warrants and interest coupons deemed audit and allowance of claims by counties; effect thereof.
• Section 11-92-11 - Applicability and effect of other provisions of law.

Chapter 92A COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES.

• Section 11-92A-1 - Definitions.
• Section 11-92A-2 - Legislative findings of fact and declaration of intent; construction of article.
• Section 11-92A-3 - Incorporation of authority.
• Section 11-92A-4 - Application for incorporation.
• Section 11-92A-5 - Articles of incorporation.
• Section 11-92A-6 - Reincorporation.
• Section 11-92A-7 - Further authorization and procedure for reincorporation of existing industrial development authorities and boards.
• Section 11-92A-8 - Recordation of articles by probate judge; probate judge to receive no fees in connection with incorporation, reincorporation, dissolution, etc., of authority.
• Section 11-92A-9 - Board of directors.
• Section 11-92A-10 - Directors.
• Section 11-92A-11 - Amendment of articles.
• Section 11-92A-12 - Powers of authority.
• Section 11-92A-13 - Issuance and sale of bonds.
• Section 11-92A-14 - Bonds of authority.
• Section 11-92A-15 - Security for bonds.
• Section 11-92A-16 - Use of bonds, proceeds, etc.
• Section 11-92A-17 - Exemption from usury and interest laws.
• Section 11-92A-18 - Exemptions from taxation.
• Section 11-92A-19 - Nonapplicability of competitive bid laws.
• Section 11-92A-20 - Limited liability.
• Section 11-92A-21 - Transfer of funds and assets to authority.
• Section 11-92A-22 - Dissolution of authority.
• Section 11-92A-23 - Special reserve funds and applications for appropriations.

Chapter 92B Developmnet of Former Federal Military Installations.

• Section 11-92B-1 - Definitions.
• Section 11-92B-2 - Legislative findings.
• Section 11-92B-3 - Incorporation of an authority.
• Section 11-92B-4 - Application of incorporation.
• Section 11-92B-5 - Articles of incorporation.
• Section 11-92B-6 - Filing of articles.
• Section 11-92B-7 - Board of directors.
• Section 11-92B-8 - Amendment of articles.
• Section 11-92B-9 - Ethical standards.
• Section 11-92B-10 - Powers and duties of authority.
• Section 11-92B-11 - Accounting.
• Section 11-92B-12 - Bonds of the authority.
• Section 11-92B-13 - Liability for indebtedness.
• Section 11-92B-14 - Liability for injuries.
• Section 11-92B-15 - Liability of board members.
• Section 11-92B-16 - Disposition of funds.
• Section 11-92B-17 - Participation in Employees' Retirement System.
• Section 11-92B-18 - Oversight committee.
• Section 11-92B-19 - Conveyances to and from predecessor entities.
• Section 11-92B-20 - Dissolution of authority.
• Section 11-92B-21 - Exemption from taxation.
• Section 11-92B-22 - Conveyance of property by county or municipality.
• Section 11-92B-23 - Exemption from usury laws.
• Section 11-92B-24 - Competitive bidding.
• Section 11-92B-25 - Sale or lease of certain real property by state.
• Section 11-92B-26 - Awarding authority.
• Section 11-92B-27 - Open meetings.
• Section 11-92B-28 - Diversity requirements.

Chapter 93 TORT CLAIMS AND JUDGMENTS AGAINST LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES.

• Section 11-93-1 - Definitions.
• Section 11-93-2 - Maximum amount of damages recoverable against governmental entities; settlement or compromise of claims not to exceed maximum amounts.
• Section 11-93-3 - Liability of governmental units not extended.

Chapter 94 PORT AUTHORITIES.

• Section 11-94-1 - Definitions.
• Section 11-94-2 - Legislative intent; liberal construction of chapter.
• Section 11-94-3 - Application for incorporation of authority; approval by local governing bodies and State Docks Department.
• Section 11-94-4 - Certificate of incorporation - Contents; execution and acknowledgment.
• Section 11-94-5 - Certificate of incorporation - Filing with probate judge; examination, approval, and recordation by probate judge; recordation as conclusive evidence.
• Section 11-94-6 - Certificate of incorporation - Amendment procedure; recordation of amendment as conclusive evidence.
• Section 11-94-7 - Board of directors of authority; election; terms of office; qualifications; vacancies; quorum; proceedings and record thereof; certified copies as evidence; expenses; impeachment; annual report.
• Section 11-94-8 - Officers of authority.
• Section 11-94-9 - Powers of authority; location of projects.
• Section 11-94-10 - Bonds of authority - From what source payable; form; denominations; terms; redemption; sale; subsequent issues; negotiability.
• Section 11-94-11 - Bonds of authority - Execution.
• Section 11-94-12 - Bonds of authority - Indenture; lien; remedies of bondholders.
• Section 11-94-13 - Bonds of authority - Application of proceeds.
• Section 11-94-14 - Refunding bonds.
• Section 11-94-15 - Liability of authorizing subdivisions upon bonds, obligations and agreements of authority; other actions by authorizing subdivisions to attain objectives of chapter.
• Section 11-94-16 - Disposition of net earnings.
• Section 11-94-17 - Bonds of authority as legal investments.
• Section 11-94-18 - Dissolution of authority; vesting of title to funds and property of authority.
• Section 11-94-19 - Exemption from taxation and fees.
• Section 11-94-20 - Exemption from usury and interest laws.
• Section 11-94-21 - Construction of chapter.
• Section 11-94-22 - Applicability of Article 5 of Chapter 6 of Title 8.
• Section 11-94-23 - Correction of errors or omissions in incorporation.
• Section 11-94-24 - Validation of incorporation of certain port authorities.
• Section 11-94-25 - Revenues to be used for paying bonds of authorities.

Chapter 95 PUBLIC HOSPITALS.

• Section 11-95-1 - Legislative intent; liberal construction of chapter.
• Section 11-95-2 - Definitions.
• Section 11-95-3 - Application for incorporation of public corporation; approval by local governing bodies.
• Section 11-95-4 - Certificate of incorporation - Contents; execution, acknowledgment, attachments, recordation by probate judge.
• Section 11-95-5 - Certificate of incorporation - Amendment procedure.
• Section 11-95-6 - Board of directors of corporation; election; terms of office; qualifications; vacancies; expenses; impeachment.
• Section 11-95-7 - Powers of corporation.
• Section 11-95-8 - Bonds of corporation - From what source payable; pledge of revenues; execution; form, interest rate, maturity, sale, and negotiability; nature of obligation and source of payment; investment eligibility.
• Section 11-95-9 - Bonds of corporation - Proceeds from sale.
• Section 11-95-10 - Refunding bonds.
• Section 11-95-11 - Exemption from taxation and fees.
• Section 11-95-12 - Liability of authorizing subdivisions.
• Section 11-95-13 - Exemption from usury and interest laws.
• Section 11-95-14 - Power of eminent domain.
• Section 11-95-15 - Applicability of Division 2 of Article 4 of Chapter 21 of Title 22.
• Section 11-95-16 - Applicability of Section 11-93-2.
• Section 11-95-17 - Transfer of funds, assets, etc. to corporation.
• Section 11-95-18 - Earnings of corporation.
• Section 11-95-19 - Dissolution of corporation; passage of title to property of corporation.
• Section 11-95-20 - Multiple corporations permitted.
• Section 11-95-21 - Cumulative effect of chapter.

Chapter 96 COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES.

• Section 11-96-1 - Appropriation of funds.
• Section 11-96-2 - Allocation of appropriated funds in proportion to size of poverty level population served.
• Section 11-96-3 - Community action agency; defined; governing board; biannual audit; delegation of responsibility; service area; consultation with neighborhood-based organizations; powers and duties.
• Section 11-96-4 - Limited purpose agencies; defined; governing board; bi-annual audit; delegation of responsibility; service area; consultation and planning.
• Section 11-96-5 - Community action program defined; components of program; administration.
• Section 11-96-6 - Continuation of certain community action agencies.

Chapter 96A SHELTERS, HALFWAY HOUSES, ETC., AND AFFORDABLE SINGLE AND MULTI-FAMILY DWELLINGS.

• Section 11-96A-1 - Legislative declarations.
• Section 11-96A-2 - Definition of "low or moderate income person or family."
• Section 11-96A-3 - Municipalities or counties empowered to take certain actions to carry out purpose of chapter.
• Section 11-96A-4 - Cooperation with other municipalities, counties, etc., in exercise of powers.
• Section 11-96A-5 - Powers conferred cumulative and supplemental.
• Section 11-96A-6 - Construction required to be performed by licensed contractor; construction subject to state competitive bid laws.

Chapter 97 CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF UTILITY SERVICES FACILITIES.

• Section 11-97-1 - Legislative declarations and findings.
• Section 11-97-2 - Definitions.
• Section 11-97-3 - Filing of application for incorporation of corporation; authorization of incorporation by governing body of county or municipality.
• Section 11-97-4 - Incorporation procedure; contents, execution, and filing of certificate of incorporation.
• Section 11-97-5 - Amendments to certificate of incorporation.
• Section 11-97-6 - Board of directors of corporation; election; terms of office; vacancies; qualifications; expenses; impeachment.
• Section 11-97-7 - Officers of corporation.
• Section 11-97-8 - Powers of corporation; location of facilities of corporation.
• Section 11-97-9 - Bonds of corporation generally.
• Section 11-97-10 - Security for payment of bonds; contracts and agreements to secure.
• Section 11-97-11 - Proceeds from sale of bonds.
• Section 11-97-12 - Refunding bonds.
• Section 11-97-13 - Freedom of corporation from supervision and control of state; applicability of certain laws regarding operation of facilities.
• Section 11-97-14 - Power of eminent domain.
• Section 11-97-15 - Contacts; cooperation; aid and agreements from other bodies.
• Section 11-97-16 - Utility services agreements; incurring indebtedness by governmental users; enforceability of utility services agreements.
• Section 11-97-17 - Prior approval of utility services agreements and related agreements with governmental users; notice and public hearing.
• Section 11-97-18 - Exemption from taxation.
• Section 11-97-19 - Exemption from usury and interest laws.
• Section 11-97-20 - Exemption from competitive bid laws.
• Section 11-97-21 - Disposition of net earnings of corporation.
• Section 11-97-22 - Bonds of corporation as legal investments.
• Section 11-97-23 - Dissolution of corporation; vesting of title to corporation's property in determining subdivision.
• Section 11-97-24 - Incorporation of another corporation by same determining subdivision.
• Section 11-97-25 - Notice of bond resolution; contest to validity of bonds, etc.
• Section 11-97-26 - Provisions cumulative.
• Section 11-97-27 - Liberal construction.

Chapter 98 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SERVICE.

• Section 11-98-1 - Definitions.
• Section 11-98-2 - Districts; creation; composition; powers and duties.
• Section 11-98-3 - The digits 911 established as primary emergency telephone number.
• Section 11-98-4 - Board of commissioners.
• Section 11-98-4.1 - 911 Board created; composition; powers and duties.
• Section 11-98-5 - Monthly statewide 911 charge.
• Section 11-98-5.1 - (Repealed effective October 1, 2013) Maximum tariff rates.
• Section 11-98-5.2 - 911 Fund.
• Section 11-98-5.3 - Prepaid wireless telephone service.
• Section 11-98-6 - Disposition of funds.
• Section 11-98-7 - Reimbursement of CMRS providers from 911 Fund.
• Section 11-98-7.1 - (Repealed effective October 1, 2013) Phase II Enhanced 911 Implementation Fund; reimbursement of costs; disposition of funds.
• Section 11-98-7.2 - Alabama Emergency Communication District Long-Range Study Commission.
• Section 11-98-8 - (Repealed effective October 1, 2013) Commercial Mobile Radio Service - Duties of providers; service charges.
• Section 11-98-9 - Technical proprietary information.
• Section 11-98-10 - Restrictions on 911 use; secondary backup emergency number authorized; certain automatic alerting devices connected to network prohibited; possible penalties for misuse.
• Section 11-98-11 - Methods of response to emergency calls.
• Section 11-98-12 - Release of audio recording; public records; transcript.
• Section 11-98-13 - (Effective October 1, 2013) Biennial audit.
• Section 11-98-13.1 - Permanent Oversight Commission on 911.
• Section 11-98-14 - Sunset provision.
• Section 11-98-15 - Reimbursement for unused funds retained for 911 Board administrative expenses; annual costs.

Chapter 99 TAX INCREMENT DISTRICTS.

• Section 11-99-1 - Legislative findings and declarations.
• Section 11-99-2 - Definitions.
• Section 11-99-3 - Powers of municipalities and counties.
• Section 11-99-4 - Creation of tax increment districts and approval of project plans.
• Section 11-99-5 - Determination of tax increment base; aggregate valuation of taxable property; acquisition or lease of property by public entity; identification of property; notice.
• Section 11-99-6 - Allocation of positive tax increments; payment to local finance officer; tax increment fund.
• Section 11-99-7 - Termination of tax increment districts.
• Section 11-99-8 - Financing of project costs.
• Section 11-99-9 - Overlapping tax increment districts.
• Section 11-99-10 - Equalized valuation for apportionment of property taxes.
• Section 11-99-11 - Construction.

Chapter 99A Alabama Improvement Districts.

• Section 11-99A-1 - Name.
• Section 11-99A-2 - Definitions.
• Section 11-99A-3 - Conduct of hearings.
• Section 11-99A-4 - Establishment of districts.
• Section 11-99A-5 - Validity of petition to form or amend district.
• Section 11-99A-6 - Powers of a district.
• Section 11-99A-7 - Immunity.
• Section 11-99A-8 - Internal operations of a district.
• Section 11-99A-9 - Appointment of board members.
• Section 11-99A-10 - Annexation incidental to formation of district.
• Section 11-99A-11 - Assessment of district land.
• Section 11-99A-12 - Contracting for improvements.
• Section 11-99A-13 - Final assessment.
• Section 11-99A-14 - Payment of assessments.
• Section 11-99A-15 - Issuance of bonds by districts; terms and assessments.
• Section 11-99A-16 - Exemptions of district - Usury and interest laws.
• Section 11-99A-17 - Pledge of assessments.
• Section 11-99A-18 - Refundings.
• Section 11-99A-19 - Excess funds.
• Section 11-99A-20 - Exemption from taxation.
• Section 11-99A-21 - Failure to pay assessments.
• Section 11-99A-22 - Amendments of district.
• Section 11-99A-23 - Conduct of elections.
• Section 11-99A-24 - Dispute as to ownership.
• Section 11-99A-25 - Failure to provide notice.
• Section 11-99A-26 - Multiple assessments.
• Section 11-99A-27 - Dissolution and liquidation.
• Section 11-99A-28 - Reimbursement of appointing government costs.
• Section 11-99A-29 - Resolutions not permanent.
• Section 11-99A-30 - Methods of allocating assessments.
• Section 11-99A-31 - Recordation of notice of lien.
• Section 11-99A-32 - Apportionment of liens.
• Section 11-99A-33 - Non-effect of errors.
• Section 11-99A-34 - Irregularly shaped lots.
• Section 11-99A-35 - Enjoining of assessments.
• Section 11-99A-36 - Pledge of assessments to bonds.
• Section 11-99A-37 - Appropriations by public persons.
• Section 11-99A-38 - Merger of improvement districts.
• Section 11-99A-39 - Feasibility as a condition.
• Section 11-99A-40 - Land owned by public persons.
• Section 11-99A-41 - Use of improvements by persons not assessed.
• Section 11-99A-42 - Reassessments.
• Section 11-99A-43 - Assessment revenue anticipation bonds, notes etc.
• Section 11-99A-44 - Bonds in series.
• Section 11-99A-45 - Parity bonds.
• Section 11-99A-46 - Assumption of municipal or county actions.
• Section 11-99A-47 - Limited exception from regulations.
• Section 11-99A-48 - Additional security for bonds.
• Section 11-99A-49 - Investments in bonds.
• Section 11-99A-50 - Provisions cumulative.
• Section 11-99A-51 - Disposition of net earnings.
• Section 11-99A-52 - Formation and incorporation of districts validated and confirmed; validity of certain districts.

Chapter 99B Capital Improvement Cooperative Districts.

• Section 11-99B-1 - Definitions.
• Section 11-99B-2 - Intent.
• Section 11-99B-3 - Filing of application for incorporation of district; adoption of resolutions approving or denying application by governing bodies.
• Section 11-99B-4 - Filing of certificate of incorporation and copies of resolutions of governing bodies with judge of probate; contents and execution of certificate of incorporation; notification of Secretary of State of recordation of certificate of incorporation by judge of probate.
• Section 11-99B-5 - Authorization and procedure for amendment of certificate of incorporation.
• Section 11-99B-6 - Board of directors.
• Section 11-99B-7 - Powers of district generally; power of district to acquire and operate projects; provisions in schedules of rates and charges generally.
• Section 11-99B-8 - Bonds of district - Form, terms, denominations; sale; execution and delivery; refunding; liability thereon; security for payment of principal and interest and payment thereof generally; provisions in trust indentures executed as security for payment of bonds generally.
• Section 11-99B-9 - Contracts to secure payment of principal and interest.
• Section 11-99B-10 - Disposition of proceeds from sale of bonds.
• Section 11-99B-11 - Establishment and revision of rentals, licenses, rates, fees, and charges for services or facilities rendered by district.
• Section 11-99B-12 - Loans, sales, grants, guarantees, contractual or lease obligations of money or property, to district by counties, municipalities, and public corporations.
• Section 11-99B-13 - Use of rights-of-way of public roads by district.
• Section 11-99B-14 - Exemption from taxation of district and the property, leases, and bonds thereof; payment of fees, taxes, or costs to judge of probate for incorporation.
• Section 11-99B-15 - Authorization and procedure for dissolution of district; vesting of title to properties of district and apportionment thereof upon dissolution of district.
• Section 11-99B-16 - Existence of district not to prevent subsequent incorporation of another district.
• Section 11-99B-17 - Provisions of chapter as to incorporation of district, acquisition of property, issuance of bonds, exclusive; jurisdiction over and regulation of district, by State Board of Health, Public Service Commission.
• Section 11-99B-18 - This chapter is cumulative.

Chapter 100 ALABAMA CONVENTION FACILITIES ACT.

• Section 11-100-1 - Short title.
• Section 11-100-2 - Legislative findings.
• Section 11-100-3 - Definitions.
• Section 11-100-4 - State assistance payments; application; procedures; determination of base number of convention delegates; appropriations; quarterly requests; amount of payments.
• Section 11-100-5 - Alabama Convention Facilities Fund.
• Section 11-100-6 - Termination of state assistance payments; return of moneys held.
• Section 11-100-7 - Faith and credit of state not pledged; appropriations to be made only from additional state lodging tax generated by eligible facilities.
• Section 11-100-8 - Application of payments and credits; refunding or refinancing of bonds.

Chapter 101 ACQUISITION OF REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR LEASE TO UNITED STATES.(FOR TERMINATION DATE - SEE NOTE.)

• Section 11-101-1 - Purpose.
• Section 11-101-2 - Definitions.
• Section 11-101-3 - Application to incorporate authority.
• Section 11-101-4 - Incorporation of authority.
• Section 11-101-5 - Amendment to certificate of incorporation.
• Section 11-101-6 - Board of directors.
• Section 11-101-7 - Officers.
• Section 11-101-8 - Powers of authority.
• Section 11-101-9 - Eminent domain.
• Section 11-101-10 - Powers of authorizing subdivision.
• Section 11-101-11 - Sale of securities.
• Section 11-101-12 - Refunding securities; limitations.
• Section 11-101-13 - Signature and seal.
• Section 11-101-14 - Securities payable out of revenues from projects, properties, etc.; indenture may contain agreements; liens.
• Section 11-101-15 - Use of proceeds.
• Section 11-101-16 - Obligations rest with authority.
• Section 11-101-17 - Securities are legal investments.
• Section 11-101-18 - Exemption from usury laws.
• Section 11-101-19 - Authorization of securities.
• Section 11-101-20 - Investments.
• Section 11-101-21 - Exemption from taxation.
• Section 11-101-22 - Exemption from provisions of Articles 2 and 3 of Chapter 16, Title 41.
• Section 11-101-23 - Public corporation.
• Section 11-101-24 - Dissolution.
• Section 11-101-25 - Effect of formation or dissolution on incorporation of another authority.
• Section 11-101-26 - Authorities governed exclusively by chapter.
• Section 11-101-27 - Construction of chapter.

Chapter 101A ACQUISITION OF REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR LEASE TO UNITED STATES.

• Section 11-101A-1 - Legislative intent.
• Section 11-101A-2 - Definitions.
• Section 11-101A-3 - Application to incorporate authority.
• Section 11-101A-4 - Incorporation of authority.
• Section 11-101A-5 - Amendment to certificate of incorporation.
• Section 11-101A-6 - Board of directors.
• Section 11-101A-7 - Officers.
• Section 11-101A-8 - Powers of authority.
• Section 11-101A-9 - Eminent domain.
• Section 11-101A-10 - Powers of authorizing subdivision.
• Section 11-101A-11 - Sale of securities.
• Section 11-101A-12 - Refunding securities; limitations.
• Section 11-101A-13 - Signature and seal.
• Section 11-101A-14 - Securities payable out of revenues from projects, properties, etc., indenture may contain agreements; liens.
• Section 11-101A-15 - Use of proceeds.
• Section 11-101A-16 - Obligations rest with authority.
• Section 11-101A-17 - Securities are legal investments.
• Section 11-101A-18 - Exemption from usury laws.
• Section 11-101A-19 - Authorization of securities.
• Section 11-101A-20 - Investments.
• Section 11-101A-21 - Exemption from taxation.
• Section 11-101A-22 - Applicability of certain competitive bidding provisions.
• Section 11-101A-23 - Public corporation.
• Section 11-101A-24 - Dissolution.
• Section 11-101A-25 - Effect of formation or dissolution on incorporation of another authority.
• Section 11-101A-26 - Authorities governed exclusively by chapter.
• Section 11-101A-27 - Construction of chapter.

Chapter 102 COMMON SERVICE CONTRACTS BY COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALTIES.

• Section 11-102-1 - Joint exercise of powers or services authorized.
• Section 11-102-2 - Contract specifications.
• Section 11-102-3 - Approval of contract.
• Section 11-102-4 - Implementation.
• Section 11-102-5 - Taxing and zoning contracts excepted.
• Section 11-102-6 - Construction.
• Section 11-102-7 - Performance of contract.
• Section 11-102-8 - Solid waste contracts excepted.

Chapter 103 CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS FOR COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL SERVICES.

• Section 11-103-1 - Authorization of payment by credit cards.
• Section 11-103-2 - Agreements with credit card issuers, etc.
• Section 11-103-3 - Liability for final payment.
• Section 11-103-4 - Acceptance of credit cards by individual offices, agencies, etc.
• Section 11-103-5 - Applicability.

Chapter 104 POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS ACT OF 2008.

• Section 11-104-1 - Short title.
• Section 11-104-2 - Definitions.
• Section 11-104-3 - Establishment of trust or participation in multiple-employer trust; management and control; taxation; validity; termination.
• Section 11-104-4 - Trustees.
• Section 11-104-5 - Funding; trust investments.
• Section 11-104-6 - Applicability of chapter
• Section 11-104-7 - Construction with other laws.

Chapter 105 TOURISM PROMOTION AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES.

• Section 11-105-1 - Formation of public authority.
• Section 11-105-2 - Designation of tourism promotion and development district.
• Section 11-105-3 - Powers of authority.
• Section 11-105-4 - Board of directors.
• Section 11-105-5 - Powers of board.