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AL Code § 31-9A-8 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 31 - Military Affairs and Civil Defense.|Chapter 9A - Alabama Homeland Security Act of 2003.|Section 31-9A-8 - Additional Powers and Duties.

Section 31-9A-8Additional powers and duties. In performing his or her duties under this chapter, the director may perform all of the following duties, under the direction and control of the Governor, and shall be authorized to: (1) Prepare a comprehensive plan and program for homeland security, such plan and program to be integrated and coordinated with the plans of the federal government and of other states to the fullest possible extent, including plans for the security of critical infrastructure licensed or regulated by agencies of the federal government. (2) Cooperate with the President and the heads of the armed forces, with the U. S. Department of Homeland Security, and with the officers and agencies of other states in matters pertaining to the security and defense of the state and nation. (3) Assist in the utilization of the services and facilities of existing officers and agencies of the state and the political subdivisions of the state for homeland security issues. (4) Assist state and local law enforcement officers and agencies as may be reasonable and necessary for the purpose of securing compliance with this chapter and with the orders, rules, and regulations made pursuant to this chapter. (Act 2003-276, p. 658, §8.)
AL Code § 31-9A-9 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 31 - Military Affairs and Civil Defense.|Chapter 9A - Alabama Homeland Security Act of 2003.|Section 31-9A-9 - Additional Powers of Director That May Be Exercised Under the Direction and Control of the Governor During a Declaration of Emergency as Authorized in Section 31-9-8.

Section 31-9A-9Additional powers of director that may be exercised under the direction and control of the Governor during a declaration of emergency as authorized in Section 31-9-8. (a) When the Governor declares a state of emergency as authorized in Section 31-9-8, if the emergency is related to homeland security, the director shall have and may exercise the following additional powers, under the direction and control of the Governor: (1) Enforce all laws, rules, and regulations relating to homeland security and direct state resource allocations when required; provided, this chapter shall not vest authority to enforce the criminal laws of this state in the Director of Homeland Security, or the deputies or personnel of the department. (2) Sell, lend, lease, give, transfer, or deliver materials or perform services for homeland security purposes on such terms and conditions as the Governor shall prescribe and without regard to the limitations of any existing law, and account to the State Treasurer for any funds received for such property. (3) Perform and exercise such other functions, powers, and duties as are necessary to promote and secure the safety and protection of the civilian population and achieve the purposes of this chapter. (4) Assist the Department of Agriculture and Industries and the Department of Public Health to employ such measures as the quarantine of persons, animals, plants, fruits, or food products, as may be reasonably necessary for the purpose of securing compliance with this chapter. (5) In coordination with the Department of Transportation and Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency, with due consideration to the recommendations of local authorities, formulate and execute plans and regulations for the control of traffic in order to provide for the rapid and safe movement over public highways and streets of people, troops, or vehicles, and materials for national defense or for use in any defense industry, and coordinate the activities of the departments or agencies of the state and of the political subdivisions of the state concerned directly or indirectly with public highways and streets, in a manner that will best effectuate such plans. (b) During the pendency of the emergency and the subsequent recovery period, state employees called upon to respond to the emergency, upon the approval of the director, may claim state per diem, subsection (a) of Section 36-7-20, notwithstanding. (Act 2003-276, p. 658, §9.)
AL Code § 31-9A-10 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 31 - Military Affairs and Civil Defense.|Chapter 9A - Alabama Homeland Security Act of 2003.|Section 31-9A-10 - Director May Accept Services From Federal Government and Private Persons.

Section 31-9A-10Director may accept services from federal government and private persons. Whenever the federal government or any agency or officer of the federal government, any other state, or any person, firm, or corporation offers to the state or, through the state, to any political subdivision of the state, services, equipment, supplies, materials, or funds by way of gift, grant, or loan for purposes of homeland security, the state, acting through the director, or such political subdivision, acting through its governing body, may accept the offer, and, upon the acceptance, the director or governing body of the political subdivision may authorize any officer of the state or of the political subdivision, as the case may be, to receive the services, equipment, supplies, materials, or funds on behalf of the state or political subdivision. This provision does not include grants listed in 42 U.S.C. § 5121 through 42 U.S.C. § 5206, the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief Act. (Act 2003-276, p. 658, §10.)
AL Code § 31-9A-11 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 31 - Military Affairs and Civil Defense.|Chapter 9A - Alabama Homeland Security Act of 2003.|Section 31-9A-11 - Regular and Emergency Appropriations; State Grants to Political Subdivisions.

Section 31-9A-11Regular and emergency appropriations; state grants to political subdivisions. (a) The funds appropriated by the Legislature in the general appropriation act for the support and maintenance of the department shall be expended solely for the purposes designated in the appropriation act and shall be limited to the amounts provided therein and shall be disbursed, in the same manner as all other state funds are disbursed, by warrant of the Comptroller authorized by the director. (b) The department may coordinate the receipt, distribution, and monitoring of all funds available for homeland security purposes that may be appropriated, or provided by any grant program, to any political subdivision of the state in amounts not to exceed the amounts expended, or to be expended, by the political subdivision for training, planning, education, exercises, personnel, and administrative costs of local homeland security preparedness. (Act 2003-276, p. 658, §11.)
AL Code § 31-9A-12 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 31 - Military Affairs and Civil Defense.|Chapter 9A - Alabama Homeland Security Act of 2003.|Section 31-9A-12 - Homeland Security Task Force.

Section 31-9A-12Homeland Security Task Force. (a) The Homeland Security Task Force shall consist of the following members: (1) The Governor, as chairman. (2) The Director of Homeland Security. (3) The Director of Emergency Management. (4) The Adjutant General. (5) The Attorney General. (6) The Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries. (7) The State Health Officer. (8) The Secretary of the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency. (9) The Director of Transportation. (10) The Director of Finance. (11) The Director of the Alabama Port Authority. (12) The State Fire Marshal. (13) A representative of county governments appointed by the Governor. (14) A representative of municipal governments appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. (15) A representative of county law enforcement agencies appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. (16) A representative of municipal law enforcement agencies appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate. (17) A representative of paid fire departments appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate. (18) A representative of volunteer fire departments appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. (19) A representative of local emergency management agencies appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. (20) A representative of local emergency communications districts appointed by the Lieutenant Governor. (21) A representative of the airport authorities located within the state appointed by the Lieutenant Governor. (22) A representative of the Judicial Branch of Government of Alabama appointed by the Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court. (23) Other representatives as deemed necessary and appointed by the Governor, and approved by the legislative oversight committee. (b) The appointments identified in subdivisions (13) through (21), inclusive, of subsection (a) shall be made from a list of three nominees from each of the enumerated groups. (c) The membership of the Homeland Security Task Force shall be inclusive and reflect the racial, gender, geographic, urban/rural, and economic diversity of the state. (d) The task force shall meet at least twice each year and when convened by the Governor for the purpose of advising the Homeland Security Director on the comprehensive plan and program for homeland security and other matters as determined by majority vote of the task force. (Act 2003-276, p. 658, §12.)
AL Code § 31-9A-13 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 31 - Military Affairs and Civil Defense.|Chapter 9A - Alabama Homeland Security Act of 2003.|Section 31-9A-13 - Immunity of State From Liability.

Section 31-9A-13Immunity of state from liability. All functions under this chapter and all other activities relating to homeland security are declared to be governmental functions and protected by the State of Alabama governmental immunity. (Act 2003-276, p. 658, §13.)
AL Code § 31-9A-14 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 31 - Military Affairs and Civil Defense.|Chapter 9A - Alabama Homeland Security Act of 2003.|Section 31-9A-14 - Exemption From Disclosure.

Section 31-9A-14Exemption from disclosure. Records and information under this chapter are protected from disclosure by applicable state and federal laws. Further exemptions may specifically be granted by administrative rules promulgated under this chapter. (Act 2003-276, p. 658, §14.)
AL Code § 31-9A-15 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 31 - Military Affairs and Civil Defense.|Chapter 9A - Alabama Homeland Security Act of 2003.|Section 31-9A-15 - Joint Legislative Committee; Powers.

Section 31-9A-15Joint legislative committee; powers. (a) The Joint Legislative Committee on Homeland Security Oversight is created. The committee shall be composed of three members of the Senate, one appointed by the President of the Senate, one appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, and one appointed by the Senate Committee on Assignments; and three members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker. Each member shall serve a term on the committee concurrent with the legislative term of the member. Vacancies shall be filled by the original appointing authority. Members shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority. (b) Each member of the committee shall be entitled to regular legislative compensation, per diem, and travel expenses for each day he or she attends a meeting of the committee, which shall be paid out of the funds appropriated to the use of the Legislature, on warrants drawn on the state Comptroller upon requisition signed by the committee's chair. Members shall not receive additional compensation or per diem when the Legislature is in session. (c) The committee shall review the operations of the department and shall report thereon annually to the Legislature. The report shall include, but not be limited to, suggestions for legislation. (d) The department shall report quarterly to the committee the receipt and disbursement of federal funds for homeland security. (e) The initial meeting of the committee shall jointly be called by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate. The committee shall organize itself at the first meeting and elect from among its membership a chair and a vice chair. The committee shall hold regular meetings at least quarterly. (Act 2003-276, p. 658, §15.)
AL Code § 31-9A-16 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 31 - Military Affairs and Civil Defense.|Chapter 9A - Alabama Homeland Security Act of 2003.|Section 31-9A-16 - Penalties.

Section 31-9A-16Penalties. Any person violating any provision of this chapter, or any rule, order, or regulation made pursuant to this chapter, upon conviction thereof, shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. (Act 2003-276, p. 658, §16.)
AL Code § 31-9B-1 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 31 - Military Affairs and Civil Defense.|Chapter 9B - Disaster Shelters for Individuals With Medical Needs.|Section 31-9B-1 - Applicability; Coordination of Disaster Shelter Development.

Section 31-9B-1Applicability; coordination of disaster shelter development. (a) For purposes of this chapter, "an individual with medical needs" means an individual who is not qualified to be housed in a mass care shelter and who meets the criteria established in rules of the State Board of Health. (b) The State Health Department is designated as the lead agency for coordination with other state and local agencies in the development of disaster shelters for those individuals with medical needs. (Act 2006-599, §1.)
AL Code § 31-9B-2 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 31 - Military Affairs and Civil Defense.|Chapter 9B - Disaster Shelters for Individuals With Medical Needs.|Section 31-9B-2 - Adoption of Rules.

Section 31-9B-2Adoption of rules. The State Health Department shall adopt rules necessary to implement this chapter, in accordance with Section 22-2-2. (Act 2006-599, §2.)
AL Code § 31-9C-1 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 31 - Military Affairs and Civil Defense.|Chapter 9C - Emergency Communication Services.|Section 31-9C-1 - Definitions.

Section 31-9C-1Definitions.  When used in this chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings: (1) COMMISSION. The Alabama First Responder Wireless Commission. (2) FUND. The First Responder Wireless Commission Fund.  (3) SYSTEM. The statewide wireless communications system established and administered by the Alabama First Responder Wireless Commission. (Act 2013-330, p. 1155, §1.)
AL Code § 31-9C-3 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 31 - Military Affairs and Civil Defense.|Chapter 9C - Emergency Communication Services.|Section 31-9C-3 - Statewide Wireless Communication System; Powers and Duties of Commission.

Section 31-9C-3Statewide wireless communication system; powers and duties of commission.  (a) The commission may purchase, lease, acquire, or otherwise implement a statewide wireless communication system to serve first responder users in state and local governments and those private entities that enter into a partnership with the commission. The commission shall have the sole authority over, and bear full responsibility for, the design, engineering, and construction of the system and shall ensure the proper operation and maintenance of all equipment thereto, unless otherwise owned and maintained by other state or local entities. This system should enable interoperability between various wireless communication technologies. (b) The commission shall establish policies, procedures, and standards and incorporate them into a comprehensive management plan to be used for use and operation of the system. (c) In order to carry out the duties set forth in this section, the commission may: (1) Provide system planning with all public safety communication systems. (2) Assist with the establishment of state and local wireless communications. (3) Grant authority to local agencies to use the system under terms and conditions established by the commission.  (4) Provide technical support to users. (5) Seek proposals for services through competitive bid process where required by law and select service providers under procedures provided for by law. (6) Create a standard user agreement or other documents of agreement as necessary. (7) Establish the cost of maintenance and operation of the system. (8) Assess charges to subscribers for access and use of the system.  (9) Enter into mutual aid agreements among federal, state, and local charge subscribers for access and use of the system.  (10) Lease or sublease privately owned ground space as necessary to locate equipment, including towers, to support the system when practicable and feasible. (11) Contract with a person or business entity to provide subject matter expertise in matters pertaining to the responsibilities of the commission as outlined in this chapter. (d) The commission may lease or sublease to a private entity space on a tower or ground space under the control and ownership of the commission when practicable and feasible. The cost for such space shall be established by the commission. All monies collected shall be deposited into the fund.  (e) The commission shall be granted access to state owned property, as appropriate for the construction and operation of the system, and may obtain antenna space on any tower owned by the state.  (f) The commission shall ensure that it complies with all state and federal communication requirements when carrying out this chapter. (g) The commission may adopt rules to carry out this section. (Act 2013-330, p. 1155, §3.)
AL Code § 31-9C-4 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 31 - Military Affairs and Civil Defense.|Chapter 9C - Emergency Communication Services.|Section 31-9C-4 - First Responders Wireless Commission Fund.

Section 31-9C-4First Responders Wireless Commission Fund.  (a) There is hereby created in the State Treasury the First Responders Wireless Commission Fund, which shall be used for expenses incurred by the commission in carrying out this chapter. Expenditures shall be administered by the Alabama Department of Homeland Security, with expenditures approved by the commission. (b) The fund may consist of gifts, federal grants, appropriations from the Legislature, fees and contributions from user agencies that the commission considers necessary to maintain and operate the system, monies collected for lease or sublease under this chapter, and monies from any other sources permitted by law. (c) Any monies remaining in the fund at the end of the fiscal year shall not revert to the General Fund, but shall remain in the First Responders Wireless Commission Fund. (Act 2013-330, p. 1155, §4.)
AL Code § 31-9C-5 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 31 - Military Affairs and Civil Defense.|Chapter 9C - Emergency Communication Services.|Section 31-9C-5 - Personnel and Technical Support.

Section 31-9C-5Personnel and technical support.  Any department represented on the commission may provide personnel and technical support necessary and sufficient to carry out this chapter. (Act 2013-330, p. 1155, §5.)
AL Code § 31-9C-6 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 31 - Military Affairs and Civil Defense.|Chapter 9C - Emergency Communication Services.|Section 31-9C-6 - Legislative Intent.

Section 31-9C-6Legislative intent.  It is the intent of the Legislature that all state entities and agencies make available for the purposes of this chapter all publicly owned communication towers, microwave or fiber optic lines, shelters, transmission frequencies, and other related properties and facilities. In addition, any county or municipal government or agency may, at its discretion, make its similar facilities and properties available or those provided by local emergency communication districts. (Act 2013-330, p. 1155, §6.)
AL Code § 31-9C-7 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 31 - Military Affairs and Civil Defense.|Chapter 9C - Emergency Communication Services.|Section 31-9C-7 - Construction of Chapter.

Section 31-9C-7Construction of chapter.  Nothing in this chapter shall be construed or interpreted to provide for the regulation or oversight of commercial mobile radio services or those services provided by local emergency communication districts. (Act 2013-330, p. 1155, §7.)
AL Code § 31-11-1 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 31 - Military Affairs and Civil Defense.|Chapter 11 - The National Guard Mutual Assistance Counter-Drug Compact Law.|Section 31-11-1 - Short Title.

Section 31-11-1Short title. This chapter shall be known, and may be cited as "The National Guard Mutual Assistance Counter-Drug Activities Compact Law." (Acts 1996, No. 96-407, p. 510, §1.)
AL Code § 31-12-1 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 31 - Military Affairs and Civil Defense.|Chapter 12 - Preservation of Rights and Benefits During Military Service.|Section 31-12-1 - Definitions.

Section 31-12-1Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings:  (1) BE CALLED OR ORDERED BY THE GOVERNOR. To be called or ordered into active military service under 32 U.S.C. §502(f) or this title. (2) EMPLOYEE. Except as provided in Sections 31-12-5, 31-12-6, 31-12-7, and 31-12-8, any person employed by a public or private employer. (3) FEDERALLY FUNDED DUTY OTHER THAN TRAINING. Any duty performed in an operational role for homeland security in accordance with Title 32 U.S.C. §502(f). This is federally funded duty in addition to or in lieu of the 15 days and one weekend a month federally required training and other training duty. (4) RESERVE COMPONENT OF THE ARMED FORCES. The United States Army Reserve, United States Navy Reserve, United States Marine Corps Reserve, United States Coast Guard Reserve, United States Air Force Reserve, and Alabama National Guard. (5) SOLDIERS' AND SAILORS' RELIEF ACT (SSCRA). The provisions of 50 App. U.S.C. §501 et seq., which protects active military service members from adverse legal action when military service hampers the service member's ability to meet financial obligations. SSCRA lowers the interest rate to six percent during the term of active duty and prohibits foreclosures and evictions. (6) STATE ACTIVE DUTY. Any state funded duty performed, other than for training, by an active member of the Alabama National Guard in accordance with this title. (7) UNIFORMED SERVICES EMPLOYMENT AND REEMPLOYMENT RIGHTS ACT OF 1994. The provisions of 38 U.S.C. §4301 et seq., which give employees who leave a civilian job to perform military service the right to return to the civilian job held before entering military service with rights to purchase insurance coverage, purchase retirement credit, and seniority. (Act 2002-430, p. 1123, §1; Act 2021-84, §3.)
AL Code § 31-12-2 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 31 - Military Affairs and Civil Defense.|Chapter 12 - Preservation of Rights and Benefits During Military Service.|Section 31-12-2 - Relation to Federal Law.

Section 31-12-2Relation to federal law. (a) Whenever any active member of the Alabama National Guard, or a member of the national guard of another state who is employed in this state, in time of war, armed conflict, or emergency proclaimed by the Governor or by the President of the United States, shall be called or ordered to state active duty or federally funded duty for other than training, the provisions of the federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) and the federal Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act shall apply, notwithstanding that the duties are performed while on state active duty status. If a period of active service is required for purposes of these federal laws, that same period of state active duty service shall be required for these provisions to apply. (b) Those active members as defined in subsection (a) called or ordered to active duty for a period of 30 consecutive days or more shall be eligible for military differential pay pursuant to Section 31-12-5 and restoration of annual or sick leave pursuant to Section 31-12-8. (Act 2002-430, p. 1123, §2; Act 2017-258, §1; Act 2021-84, §3.)