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AL Code § 22-53-26 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 22 - Health, Mental Health, and Environmental Control.|Title 2 - Mental Health.|Chapter 53 - Support of Persons in State Mental Institutions.|Article 2 - Reexamination of Financial Condition of Inmates and Relatives.|Section 22-53-26 - Bond for Support.

Section 22-53-26Bond for support. Repealed by Act 98-322, §1, effective April 16, 1998. (Acts 1953, No. 778, p. 1051, §6.)
AL Code § 22-57-1 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 22 - Health, Mental Health, and Environmental Control.|Title 2 - Mental Health.|Chapter 57 - Autism Support Act.|Article 1 - Autism Support Act.|Section 22-57-1 - Short Title.

Section 22-57-1Short title. This article shall be known and may be cited as the Riley Ward Alabama Autism Support Act. (Act 2009-295, p. 502, §1.)
AL Code § 22-57-2 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 22 - Health, Mental Health, and Environmental Control.|Title 2 - Mental Health.|Chapter 57 - Autism Support Act.|Article 1 - Autism Support Act.|Section 22-57-2 - Legislative Findings.

Section 22-57-2Legislative findings. The Legislature finds and declares the following:  (1) The Centers for Disease Control estimates that nationally 1 in 150 children have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). (2) Current studies indicate that ASD can often be detected by the age of three years and in some cases as early as 18 months. (3) Early intervention can produce improved outcomes. (4) These complex disorders are usually of lifelong duration and affect multiple aspects of development, learning, and adaptation in the community. (5) There is an urgent and substantial need to develop and implement a statewide comprehensive, coordinated, multidisciplinary, interagency system of care for individuals with ASD and their families. (Act 2009-295, p. 502, §2.)
AL Code § 22-57-4 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 22 - Health, Mental Health, and Environmental Control.|Title 2 - Mental Health.|Chapter 57 - Autism Support Act.|Article 1 - Autism Support Act.|Section 22-57-4 - Alabama Interagency Autism Coordinating Council - Composition.

Section 22-57-4Alabama Interagency Autism Coordinating Council - Composition. (a) The composition of the council shall reflect the racial, gender, geographic, urban and rural, and economic diversity of the state and shall include all of the following: (1) Three adult individuals with ASD, appointed by the Governor. (2) Three individuals who are the parent or guardian of a child with ASD, appointed by the Governor. (3) Five individuals who are service providers, appointed by the Governor. (4) One member of the Senate, appointed by the President of the Senate. (5) One member of the House of Representatives, appointed by the Speaker of the House. (6) The chief executive officer, or his or her designee, of each of the following participating agencies: a. The Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education. b. The Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind. c. The Alabama Department of Education. d. The Alabama Department of Human Resources. e. The Alabama Department of Insurance. f. The Alabama Department of Mental Health. g. The Alabama Department of Public Health.  h. The Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services. i. The Alabama Medicaid Agency. j. The University Center of Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service. k. The Autism Society of Alabama. l. The Alabama Council on Developmental Disabilities. m. The Alabama Academy of Pediatrics. (b) The chief executive officers of state agencies serving on the council shall serve ex officio. (c) Initial terms of appointed members of the council shall be staggered. Subsequent terms shall be for three years. (d) The council shall meet at least quarterly and the meetings shall be open to the public. (e) No member of the council shall cast a vote on any matter which would provide direct financial benefit to that member or otherwise give the appearance of a conflict of interest under state law. (f) The Governor shall appoint the chair of the council from among the membership. (g) The Governor shall designate the lead agency for the council upon recommendation of the council. (Act 2009-295, p. 502, §4.)
AL Code § 22-57-5 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 22 - Health, Mental Health, and Environmental Control.|Title 2 - Mental Health.|Chapter 57 - Autism Support Act.|Article 1 - Autism Support Act.|Section 22-57-5 - Alabama Interagency Autism Coordinating Council - Powers and Duties.

Section 22-57-5Alabama Interagency Autism Coordinating Council - Powers and duties. The council shall have the following duties and authority: (1) To make recommendations to the Governor regarding the designation of the lead agency. (2) To define the roles and responsibilities of all participating agencies. (3) To adopt rules for the internal operation of the council. (4) To recommend to the Governor the appointment of additional members to serve on the council as deemed necessary and appropriate. (5) To develop a long-term plan, reviewed annually, for a comprehensive statewide system of care, which, to the extent practical, is derived from scientific based research and nationally recognized best practices. The council shall provide a copy of the plan and a detailed summary of any progress toward implementation of the plan to the Governor and the Legislature on or before the 10th legislative day of each regular session. The plan should include, but not be limited to, all of the following: a. The identification of barriers such as duplicative or fragmented policies which may require modification. b. The development of a coordinated program of services. c. A comprehensive fiscal review, analysis, and recommendations for state spending on programs and services for ASD. d. The identification of annual action steps toward implementation. (6) To ensure interagency collaboration, public participation, and mutual sharing of information to facilitate policy decisions and the implementation of a plan for a comprehensive statewide system of care to individuals with ASD. (Act 2009-295, p. 502, §5.)
AL Code § 22-57-6 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 22 - Health, Mental Health, and Environmental Control.|Title 2 - Mental Health.|Chapter 57 - Autism Support Act.|Article 1 - Autism Support Act.|Section 22-57-6 - Monitoring of Council Activities.

Section 22-57-6Monitoring of council activities. The lead agency shall be responsible for the general administration, supervision, and monitoring of all council activities. (Act 2009-295, p. 502, §6.)
AL Code § 22-57-7 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 22 - Health, Mental Health, and Environmental Control.|Title 2 - Mental Health.|Chapter 57 - Autism Support Act.|Article 1 - Autism Support Act.|Section 22-57-7 - Implementation of Article.

Section 22-57-7Implementation of article. The implementation of this article shall be subject to the availability of appropriations to expand, intensify, and coordinate the activities of the council and members of the council. (Act 2009-295, p. 502, §7.)
AL Code § 22-57-8 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 22 - Health, Mental Health, and Environmental Control.|Title 2 - Mental Health.|Chapter 57 - Autism Support Act.|Article 1 - Autism Support Act.|Section 22-57-8 - Construction of Article.

Section 22-57-8Construction of article. Nothing in this article shall be construed as authorizing or allowing the establishment of any medical rule, regulation, policy, protocol, regimen, practice, or medical standard of care. (Act 2009-295, p. 502, §8.)
AL Code § 23-1-220 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 23 - Highways, Roads, Bridges and Ferries.|Chapter 1 - Alabama Highways.|Article 9 - Highway Beautification.|Division 1 - Scenic Enhancement.|Section 23-1-220 - Short Title.

Section 23-1-220Short title. This division may be cited as the "Highway Beautification Act - Scenic Enhancement." (Acts 1967, No. 432, p. 1101, §1.)
AL Code § 23-1-221 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 23 - Highways, Roads, Bridges and Ferries.|Chapter 1 - Alabama Highways.|Article 9 - Highway Beautification.|Division 1 - Scenic Enhancement.|Section 23-1-221 - Purpose of Division.

Section 23-1-221Purpose of division. The purpose of this division is to promote the safety, convenience, and enjoyment of travel on, and protection of, the public investment in highways of this state and for the restoration, preservation, and enhancement of scenic beauty within and adjacent to the state and federal-aid highways. (Acts 1967, No. 432, p. 1101, §2.)
AL Code § 23-1-222 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 23 - Highways, Roads, Bridges and Ferries.|Chapter 1 - Alabama Highways.|Article 9 - Highway Beautification.|Division 1 - Scenic Enhancement.|Section 23-1-222 - Authority of Director of Transportation to Acquire Land.

Section 23-1-222Authority of Director of Transportation to acquire land. The Director of Transportation is hereby authorized to acquire land necessary for the restoration, preservation, and enhancement of scenic beauty and the establishment of rest areas within, and adjacent to, state and federal-aid highways of this state, including acquisition of publicly owned and controlled rest and recreation areas and sanitary and other facilities within, or adjacent to, the highway right-of-way necessary to accommodate the traveling public. (Acts 1967, No. 432, p. 1101, §3.)
AL Code § 23-1-223 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 23 - Highways, Roads, Bridges and Ferries.|Chapter 1 - Alabama Highways.|Article 9 - Highway Beautification.|Division 1 - Scenic Enhancement.|Section 23-1-223 - Interest in Acquired Land; Manner of Acquisition.

Section 23-1-223Interest in acquired land; manner of acquisition. The interest in any land authorized to be acquired and maintained under this division may be the fee simple or any lesser interest, as determined by the Director of Transportation to be necessary to accomplish the purpose of this division. Such acquisition may be by gift, purchase, exchange, or condemnation. (Acts 1967, No. 432, p. 1101, §4.)
AL Code § 23-1-240 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 23 - Highways, Roads, Bridges and Ferries.|Chapter 1 - Alabama Highways.|Article 9 - Highway Beautification.|Division 2 - Junkyard Control.|Section 23-1-240 - Short Title.

Section 23-1-240Short title. This division may be cited as the "Highway Beautification Act - Junkyard Control." (Acts 1967, No. 643, p. 1455, §1.)
AL Code § 23-1-241 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 23 - Highways, Roads, Bridges and Ferries.|Chapter 1 - Alabama Highways.|Article 9 - Highway Beautification.|Division 2 - Junkyard Control.|Section 23-1-241 - Definitions.

Section 23-1-241Definitions. For the purposes of this division, the following terms shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section: (1) AUTOMOBILE RECYCLER. Any establishment or place of business which is maintained, used, or operated for storing, keeping, buying or selling wrecked, scrapped, ruined, or dismantled motor vehicles or motor vehicle parts. (2) DIRECTOR. The State Department of Transportation. (3) INTERSTATE SYSTEM. That portion of the national system of interstate and defense highways located within this state or officially designated, or as may hereafter be so designated, by the director and approved by the United States Department of Transportation pursuant to the provisions of Title 23, United States Code, "Highways." (4) JUNK. Old or scrap copper, brass, rope, rags, batteries, paper trash, rubber debris, waste or junked, dismantled or wrecked automobiles, or parts thereof, iron, steel, and other old or scrap ferrous or nonferrous material. (5) JUNKYARD. Any establishment or place of business which is maintained, operated, or used for storing, keeping, buying, or selling junk or for the maintenance or operation of an automobile recycler. The term shall include garbage dumps and sanitary fills. (6) PRIMARY SYSTEM. Any highway that is on the National Highway System, as defined under federal law, which includes the Interstate Highway System. (7) SCRAP PROCESSOR. Any person, firm, or corporation engaged only in the business of buying scrap iron and metals, including, but not limited to, old automobiles, for the specific purpose of processing into raw material for remelting purposes only and whose principal product is ferrous and nonferrous scrap for shipment to steel mills, foundries, smelters, and refineries and maintaining an established place of business in this state and having facilities and machinery designed for such processing. (Acts 1967, No. 643, p. 1455, §3; Act 2015-474, §1.)
AL Code § 23-1-242 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 23 - Highways, Roads, Bridges and Ferries.|Chapter 1 - Alabama Highways.|Article 9 - Highway Beautification.|Division 2 - Junkyard Control.|Section 23-1-242 - Declaration of Policy.

Section 23-1-242Declaration of policy. The regulation of junkyards in areas adjacent to any state highway included in the national system of interstate and primary highways is hereby declared to be in the public interest and necessary to promote the public safety, health, welfare, convenience, and enjoyment of public travel, to protect the public investment in public highways, to preserve and enhance the scenic beauty of lands bordering on such highways, and to promote the conservation of our natural mineral resources by encouraging the recycling of the reusable scrap iron and metals. The Legislature hereby finds and declares that junkyards which do not conform to the requirements of this division are a public nuisance. (Acts 1967, No. 643, p. 1455, §2.)
AL Code § 23-1-243 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 23 - Highways, Roads, Bridges and Ferries.|Chapter 1 - Alabama Highways.|Article 9 - Highway Beautification.|Division 2 - Junkyard Control.|Section 23-1-243 - License - Required.

Section 23-1-243License - Required. No person shall establish, operate, or maintain a junkyard, any portion of which is within 1,000 feet of the nearest edge of the right-of-way of any interstate or primary highway, without obtaining a license to do so from the director. (Acts 1967, No. 643, p. 1455, §4.)
AL Code § 23-1-244 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 23 - Highways, Roads, Bridges and Ferries.|Chapter 1 - Alabama Highways.|Article 9 - Highway Beautification.|Division 2 - Junkyard Control.|Section 23-1-244 - License - Issuance, Revocation, and Renewal; Fees.

Section 23-1-244License - Issuance, revocation, and renewal; fees. The director shall have the sole authority to issue licenses for the establishment, maintenance, and operation of junkyards within the limits defined in this division, and may revoke said licenses at any time a junkyard fails to conform to the requirements of this division, and shall charge therefor a fee of $25.00, payable annually in advance. All licenses issued under this section shall expire on January 1 following the date of issue. Licenses may be renewed from year to year upon payment of the requisite fee. Proceeds from such fees shall be deposited with the State Treasurer for credit to the State Department of Transportation Public Road and Bridge Fund. (Acts 1967, No. 643, p. 1455, §5.)
AL Code § 23-1-245 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 23 - Highways, Roads, Bridges and Ferries.|Chapter 1 - Alabama Highways.|Article 9 - Highway Beautification.|Division 2 - Junkyard Control.|Section 23-1-245 - License - Conditions.

Section 23-1-245License - Conditions. No license shall be granted for the establishment, maintenance, or operation of a junkyard within 1,000 feet of the nearest edge of right-of-way of any highway on the interstate or primary system, except: (1) Those which are screened by natural objects, plantings, fences, or other appropriate means so as not to be visible from the main-traveled way of the system or otherwise removed from sight; (2) Those located within areas which are zoned for industrial use under authority of law; (3) Those located within unzoned industrial areas, which areas shall be determined by actual land uses and defined by regulations promulgated by the director; or (4) Those which are not visible from the main-traveled way of the system. (Acts 1967, No. 643, p. 1455, §6.)
AL Code § 23-1-246 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 23 - Highways, Roads, Bridges and Ferries.|Chapter 1 - Alabama Highways.|Article 9 - Highway Beautification.|Division 2 - Junkyard Control.|Section 23-1-246 - Screening - Existing Junkyards.

Section 23-1-246Screening - Existing junkyards. Any junkyard lawfully in existence on September 8, 1971, which is located within 1,000 feet of the nearest edge of the right-of-way and visible from the main-traveled way of any highway on the interstate or primary system, shall be screened, if considered feasible by the director. The screening shall be at locations on the right-of-way or in areas outside the right-of-way acquired for such purposes, so as not to be visible from the main-traveled way of the interstate or primary system. (Acts 1967, No. 643, p. 1455, §7.)
AL Code § 23-1-247 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 23 - Highways, Roads, Bridges and Ferries.|Chapter 1 - Alabama Highways.|Article 9 - Highway Beautification.|Division 2 - Junkyard Control.|Section 23-1-247 - Screening - Rules and Regulations.

Section 23-1-247Screening - Rules and regulations. The director shall have the authority to promulgate rules and regulations governing the location, planting, construction, and maintenance, including the materials used, in screening junkyards as required under provisions of this division. (Acts 1967, No. 643, p. 1455, §8.)
AL Code § 23-1-248 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 23 - Highways, Roads, Bridges and Ferries.|Chapter 1 - Alabama Highways.|Article 9 - Highway Beautification.|Division 2 - Junkyard Control.|Section 23-1-248 - Authority of Director - Acquisition of Land.

Section 23-1-248Authority of director - Acquisition of land. (a) When the director determines that the topography of the land adjoining the interstate or primary systems will not permit adequate screening of such junkyards or that screening would not be economically feasible, the director shall have the authority to acquire by gift, purchase, exchange, or eminent domain such interests in lands as may be necessary, including fee simple title, to secure the relocation, removal, or disposal thereof. (b) When the director determines that it is in the best interest of the state, he may acquire such lands upon payment of just compensation to the owners, or interest in said lands as may be necessary to provide adequate screening of such junkyards. (c) Damages resulting from any taking of property in eminent domain shall be ascertained in the manner provided by law. (Acts 1967, No. 643, p. 1455, §9.)
AL Code § 23-1-249 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 23 - Highways, Roads, Bridges and Ferries.|Chapter 1 - Alabama Highways.|Article 9 - Highway Beautification.|Division 2 - Junkyard Control.|Section 23-1-249 - Authority of Director - Regulations; Agreements With United States Department of Transportation.

Section 23-1-249Authority of director - Regulations; agreements with United States Department of Transportation. The director may: (1) Promulgate regulations he deems necessary to implement and enforce provisions of this division; and (2) Enter into agreements with the United States Department of Transportation pursuant to Title 23, United States Code, and any amendments thereto, relating to the control of junkyards in areas adjacent to the interstate and primary systems and to take action in the name of the state to comply with the terms of this agreement. (Acts 1967, No. 643, p. 1455, §11.)
AL Code § 23-1-250 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 23 - Highways, Roads, Bridges and Ferries.|Chapter 1 - Alabama Highways.|Article 9 - Highway Beautification.|Division 2 - Junkyard Control.|Section 23-1-250 - Penalty for Violation of Division; Abatement of Nuisances.

Section 23-1-250Penalty for violation of division; abatement of nuisances. The establishment, operation, or maintenance of any junkyard contrary to the provisions of this division shall be a public nuisance. Any person, partnership, or corporation that establishes, maintains, or operates any junkyard contrary to the provisions of this division shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be penalized by a fine of not less than $100.00 nor more than $1,000.00, said fine to be applicable only after receipt by said person, partnership, or corporation of written notification that said person, partnership, or corporation is violating any provision of this division and their failure to comply with the requirements contained in this division within 30 days from the date of the receipt of said notice, and in addition thereto, the director may apply to the circuit court of the county in which said junkyard may be, for an injunction to abate such nuisance. (Acts 1967, No. 643, p. 1455, §10.)
AL Code § 23-1-251 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 23 - Highways, Roads, Bridges and Ferries.|Chapter 1 - Alabama Highways.|Article 9 - Highway Beautification.|Division 2 - Junkyard Control.|Section 23-1-251 - Construction of Division.

Section 23-1-251Construction of division. Nothing in this division shall be construed to abrogate or affect the provisions of any lawful ordinance, regulation, or resolution which are more restrictive than the provisions of this division. (Acts 1967, No. 643, p. 1455, §12.)
AL Code § 23-1-270 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 23 - Highways, Roads, Bridges and Ferries.|Chapter 1 - Alabama Highways.|Article 9 - Highway Beautification.|Division 3 - Outdoor Advertising.|Section 23-1-270 - Short Title.

Section 23-1-270Short title. This division shall be known as and may be cited as the "Highway Beautification Act - Outdoor Advertising." (Acts 1971, 3rd Ex. Sess., No. 276, p. 4544, §1.)
AL Code § 23-1-272 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 23 - Highways, Roads, Bridges and Ferries.|Chapter 1 - Alabama Highways.|Article 9 - Highway Beautification.|Division 3 - Outdoor Advertising.|Section 23-1-272 - Declaration of Policy.

Section 23-1-272Declaration of policy. The Legislature hereby finds and declares: (1) That outdoor advertising is a legitimate commercial use of private property adjacent to roads and highways; (2) That the erection and maintenance of outdoor advertising signs, displays, and devices in areas adjacent to interstate highways and primary highways should be regulated in order to protect the public investment in such highways, to promote the recreational value of public travel, to preserve natural beauty, and to promote the reasonable, orderly, and effective display of such signs, displays, and devices; (3) That outdoor advertising is an integral part of the business and marketing function and an established segment of the national economy and should be allowed to operate in business areas; (4) Regulatory standards set forth in Section 23-1-274 are consistent with customary use in this state and will properly and adequately carry out each and all of the purposes of this division; and (5) Motorist directional signs are essential to the economic interests of the state and the interests of the traveling public; therefore, no motorist directional sign not otherwise permitted under Section 23-1-273 shall be removed on a statewide basis, unless by mutual agreement between the sign owner and the State Department of Transportation, until all other nonconforming signs are removed. (Acts 1971, 3rd Ex. Sess., No. 276, p. 4544, §2; Acts 1979, No. 79-672, p. 1183.)
AL Code § 23-1-276 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 23 - Highways, Roads, Bridges and Ferries.|Chapter 1 - Alabama Highways.|Article 9 - Highway Beautification.|Division 3 - Outdoor Advertising.|Section 23-1-276 - Erection or Maintenance of Signs - Name and Address of Owner and Date of Erection to Appear on Signs, Etc.

Section 23-1-276Erection or maintenance of signs - Name and address of owner and date of erection to appear on signs, etc. Each sign or structure regulated by this division shall have stated thereon the name and address of the owners thereof and the date of its erection; provided, that if the address of the owner is on file with the director, it need not be stated on such sign or structure. (Acts 1971, 3rd Ex. Sess., No. 276, p. 4544, §10.)