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AL Code § 9-7-14 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 9 - Conservation and Natural Resources.|Chapter 7 - Preservation, Development, etc., of Coastal Areas.|Section 9-7-14 - Coastal Area Board - Created; Composition; Qualifications, Appointment, Term of Office and Compensation of Members; Officers; Meetings; Seal; Powers and Duties Generally; Executive Director and Employees; Technical Assistance to Board; Acceptance, Use and Disposition of Funds, Facilities, Etc.

Section 9-7-14Coastal Area Board - Created; composition; qualifications, appointment, term of office and compensation of members; officers; meetings; seal; powers and duties generally; executive director and employees; technical assistance to board; acceptance, use and disposition of funds, facilities, etc. (a) through (g) Repealed by Acts 1982, No. 82-612, p. 1111, §14(b), effective October 1, 1982. (h) The board shall have authority to solicit, accept and expend funds from the state, the United States and from any other source, to carry out provisions, purposes and policies of this chapter. (i) The board shall coordinate activities and plans of all existing interests, other state governments, local governments, regional planning agencies, interstate compacts and commissions and federal agencies which have programs relevant to the coastal area. (j) When necessary to achieve conformance with the management program provided for in Section 9-7-15, the board shall have the power to acquire fee simple and less than fee simple interest in land, water and other property under the procedures of Title 18 of this code, or other means; provided, however, that such power shall not apply to property and interest therein which is devoted to public use. In the implementation of this chapter no governmental agency shall adopt a rule or regulation that is unduly restrictive or constitutes a taking of property without payment or full compensation in accordance with the Constitution of the State of Alabama or of the United States. (k) through (m) Repealed by Acts 1982, No. 82-612, p. 1111, §14(b), effective October 1, 1982. (n) The board is authorized to accept and use such funds, facilities or personnel as may be or may become available for the purposes of this chapter. (Acts 1976, No. 534, p. 686, §§5, 14; Acts 1982, No. 82-612, p. 1111, §14(b).)
AL Code § 9-7-16 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 9 - Conservation and Natural Resources.|Chapter 7 - Preservation, Development, etc., of Coastal Areas.|Section 9-7-16 - Department of Environmental Management - Promulgation of Rules and Regulations.

Section 9-7-16Department of Environmental Management - Promulgation of rules and regulations. The department shall develop and promulgate, after notice and opportunity for full participation by relevant federal agencies, state agencies, local governments, regional organizations, port authorities and other interested parties, both public and private, such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the management program provided for in this chapter. (Acts 1976, No. 534, p. 686, §7; Acts 1982, No. 82-612, p. 1111, §11.)
AL Code § 9-7-17 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 9 - Conservation and Natural Resources.|Chapter 7 - Preservation, Development, etc., of Coastal Areas.|Section 9-7-17 - Approval by Governor of Management Program.

Section 9-7-17Approval by Governor of management program. (a) The management program provided for in Section 9-7-15 shall not become effective until approved by the Governor. (b) Repealed by Acts 1982, No. 82-612, p. 1111, effective October 1. (Acts 1976, No. 534, p. 686, §10; Acts 1982, No. 82-612, p. 1111, §11.)
AL Code § 9-7-20 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 9 - Conservation and Natural Resources.|Chapter 7 - Preservation, Development, etc., of Coastal Areas.|Section 9-7-20 - Requirements as to Permits Generally; Regulation of Uses of Lands Within Coastal Area by Local Government Units; Filing With Board Copies of Applications for Federal Permits.

Section 9-7-20Requirements as to permits generally; regulation of uses of lands within coastal area by local government units; filing with board copies of applications for federal permits. (a) It is the intent and purpose of this section to avoid duplication whenever possible as to managing activities within the coastal area and yet assure compliance with the management program established by the board. (b) The department shall review the permitting activities of persons within the coastal area in order to insure consistency with the coastal area management program and where necessary to issue permits to persons to insure compliance and consistency with said program. No agency can issue a permit for any activity in the coastal area that the Department of Environmental Management finds to be inconsistent with the coastal area management program. (c) There may well be uses of certain lands included within the boundaries of the coastal area which will not have a "direct and significant" impact on coastal waters. Such uses may be subject to regulation by local units of government (cities or counties) within the framework of the management program adopted by the board. (d) Any person, corporation or partnership filing an application for the federal permit for an activity to be conducted within the boundaries of the coastal area shall deliver to the department an informational copy of such application. (Acts 1976, No. 534, p. 686, §8; Acts 1982, No. 82-612, p. 1111, §11.)
AL Code § 9-7A-1 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 9 - Conservation and Natural Resources.|Chapter 7A - Alabama Recreation Capital Development Assistance Fund.|Section 9-7A-1 - Creation; Composition; Purpose.

Section 9-7A-1Creation; composition; purpose.  There is hereby created a fund which shall be known as the Alabama Recreation Capital Development Assistance Fund. The fund shall consist of moneys appropriated from the General Fund by the Legislature to assist state agencies, municipalities and counties within Alabama to address their recreational needs in such quality and quantity as is necessary and desirable to strengthen the health and vitality of Alabama's human and economic resources by providing funds for and authorizing state assistance to Alabama's governmental entities in planning, acquisition and development of needed land and water recreation areas and facilities.  (Acts 1982, No. 82-615, p. 1154, §1.)
AL Code § 9-7A-2 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 9 - Conservation and Natural Resources.|Chapter 7A - Alabama Recreation Capital Development Assistance Fund.|Section 9-7A-2 - Definitions.

Section 9-7A-2Definitions. The following terms, whenever used in this chapter, shall have the following respective meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:  (1) COMMISSIONER. The Commissioner of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.  (2) ADMINISTRATOR. The director of the plans and programs of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. (3) FUND. The Alabama Recreation Capital Development Assistance Fund. (4) APPLICANT. Any county, or municipality; or state, county or municipal agency having legal authority to hold title to real property, or any combination of the above named entities. (5) RECREATIONAL LAND. Land and appurtenances thereto used for, or susceptible to recreational use.  (6) RECREATIONAL USE. Participation in or observation of outdoor activities by the general public including, but not limited to, hunting, fishing, water sports, aerial sports, hiking, camping, winter sports, animal or vehicular riding and any related activity. (7) STATE PROJECT. Any program of a state agency, board, authority or commission either individually or jointly, for the planning, acquisition of title or interest in real property, and development of facilities; providing thereby for recreational uses or for research or other educational studies deemed necessary to assist in implementing this chapter.  (8) LOCAL PROJECT. Any program of a county, municipality or agency thereof, either individually or jointly, for the planning, acquisition of title or interest in real property, and development of facilities, providing thereby for recreational uses.  (9) IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS. In-kind contributions represent the value of contributions provided by the applicant, other public agencies and institutions, and private organizations and individuals which directly benefit and are specifically identifiable to the project.  (Acts 1982, No. 82-615, p. 1154, §2; Acts 1983, 2nd Ex. Sess., No. 83-131, p. 137, §1.)
AL Code § 9-7A-3 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 9 - Conservation and Natural Resources.|Chapter 7A - Alabama Recreation Capital Development Assistance Fund.|Section 9-7A-3 - Application; Procedure; Description of Project.

Section 9-7A-3Application; procedure; description of project.  No grant may be made under this chapter unless an application is submitted to the commissioner in accordance with regulations and procedures prescribed by him and the project described in said application is in accordance with the statewide outdoor recreation plan which has been approved by the commissioner.  (Acts 1982, No. 82-615, p. 1154, §3.)
AL Code § 9-7A-4 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 9 - Conservation and Natural Resources.|Chapter 7A - Alabama Recreation Capital Development Assistance Fund.|Section 9-7A-4 - Applicants Required to Assume Post-Completion Cost of Maintenance, Etc.

Section 9-7A-4Applicants required to assume post-completion cost of maintenance, etc.  All applicants shall agree to assume after completion of the project, the total cost of maintenance, repair and operation of the property.  (Acts 1982, No. 82-615, p. 1154, §4.)
AL Code § 9-7A-5 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 9 - Conservation and Natural Resources.|Chapter 7A - Alabama Recreation Capital Development Assistance Fund.|Section 9-7A-5 - Grants — Maximum Amount; Contribution of Matching Amount by Applicant; Composition of Applicant's Share.

Section 9-7A-5Grants — Maximum amount; contribution of matching amount by applicant; composition of applicant's share.  Grants to any applicant shall cover not more than fifty percent of the cost of planning, acquiring, or developing a project that is undertaken by the applicant. The remaining share of the cost shall be borne by the applicant. No less than fifty percent of the applicant's share of the cost of a project shall consist of cash contributions or real property donated by private sources. The remaining match may be in the form of in-kind contributions.  (Acts 1982, No. 82-615, p. 1154, §5.)
AL Code § 9-7A-6 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 9 - Conservation and Natural Resources.|Chapter 7A - Alabama Recreation Capital Development Assistance Fund.|Section 9-7A-6 - Grants - Projects Receiving Financial Assistance Must Conform to the State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan.

Section 9-7A-6Grants - Projects receiving financial assistance must conform to the state comprehensive outdoor recreation plan. Financial assistance may be provided to any applicant for the following types of projects or combinations thereof if they are in accordance with the state comprehensive outdoor recreation plan: (1) Payments for the acquisition of land, waters or interest in land or waters but not including incidental costs relating to acquisition. (2) Payments for development of recreation facilities to serve the general public, including the development of state lands. Lands under lease for recreational development must be for a minimum of twenty-five years. Lands acquired with funds under this chapter must be dedicated to recreational use. (Acts 1982, No. 82-615, p. 1154, §6.)
AL Code § 9-7A-7 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 9 - Conservation and Natural Resources.|Chapter 7A - Alabama Recreation Capital Development Assistance Fund.|Section 9-7A-7 - Grants - Disbursement.

Section 9-7A-7Grants - Disbursement. Payments shall be made to applicants by the commissioner only for approved projects. Such payments may be made from time to time in keeping with the rate of progress toward the satisfactory completion of individual projects. All such payments shall be made by the commissioner to the official or agency having the lawful authority and responsibility of accepting and administering funds paid hereunder. If consistent with an approved project, and when the commissioner deems it necessary to do so, payments may be made in advance. (Acts 1982, No. 82-615, p. 1154, §7.)
AL Code § 9-7A-8 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 9 - Conservation and Natural Resources.|Chapter 7A - Alabama Recreation Capital Development Assistance Fund.|Section 9-7A-8 - Reports to Commissioner Required; Form; Contents.

Section 9-7A-8Reports to commissioner required; form; contents.  No payment shall be made to any applicant until the applicant has agreed to provide reports to the commissioner, in such form and containing information, as may be reasonably necessary to enable the commissioner to perform his duties under this chapter, including such fiscal control and fund accounting procedures as may be necessary to assure proper disbursement and accounting for funds paid to the applicant under this chapter.  (Acts 1982, No. 82-615, p. 1154, §8.)
AL Code § 9-7A-9 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 9 - Conservation and Natural Resources.|Chapter 7A - Alabama Recreation Capital Development Assistance Fund.|Section 9-7A-9 - Applicant Required to Maintain Records; Contents.

Section 9-7A-9Applicant required to maintain records; contents.  Each applicant under this chapter shall keep such records as the commissioner shall prescribe, including records which fully disclose the amount and the disposition by each applicant of the proceeds, the total cost of the project in connection with which such assistance is given or used, and the amount and nature of that portion of the cost of the project or undertaking supplied by other sources; and such other records as will facilitate an effective audit.  (Acts 1982, No. 82-615, p. 1154, §9.)
AL Code § 9-7A-10 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 9 - Conservation and Natural Resources.|Chapter 7A - Alabama Recreation Capital Development Assistance Fund.|Section 9-7A-10 - Conversion of Property Acquired Under This Chapter Requires Approval of Commissioner.

Section 9-7A-10Conversion of property acquired under this chapter requires approval of commissioner.  No property acquired or developed with assistance under this chapter shall, without the prior approval of the commissioner, be converted to other than public uses. The commissioner may approve such conversion only if he finds it to be in accordance with criteria as may be established by him.  (Acts 1982, No. 82-615, p. 1154, §10.)
AL Code § 9-7A-11 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 9 - Conservation and Natural Resources.|Chapter 7A - Alabama Recreation Capital Development Assistance Fund.|Section 9-7A-11 - Examination of Records, etc., by Commissioner Authorized.

Section 9-7A-11Examination of records, etc., by commissioner authorized.  The commissioner or any duly authorized representative shall have access, for the purpose of audit or examination, to any books, documents, papers, and records of the applicant that are pertinent to assistance received under this chapter.  (Acts 1982, No. 82-615, p. 1154, §11.)
AL Code § 9-7A-12 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 9 - Conservation and Natural Resources.|Chapter 7A - Alabama Recreation Capital Development Assistance Fund.|Section 9-7A-12 - Grant Requests Must Conform to Guidelines Promulgated by Commissioner.

Section 9-7A-12Grant requests must conform to guidelines promulgated by commissioner.  Each applicant shall submit its grant request under guidelines set forth by the commissioner.  (Acts 1982, No. 82-615, p. 1154, §12.)
AL Code § 9-7A-13 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 9 - Conservation and Natural Resources.|Chapter 7A - Alabama Recreation Capital Development Assistance Fund.|Section 9-7A-13 - Functions and Activities of Commissioner - Generally.

Section 9-7A-13Functions and activities of commissioner - Generally.  In order to carry out the provisions of this chapter the commissioner through plans and programs of the department shall perform the following functions and activities:  (1) Prepare and maintain a continuing inventory and evaluation of recreational needs and resources of the State of Alabama; (2) Formulate and maintain a comprehensive statewide recreation plan, taking into consideration the plans of various federal and state agencies, and political subdivisions. The plan shall set forth the needs and demands of the public for recreation in the current and foreseeable future, recommend desirable actions to be taken at each level of government, as well as identify those actions that can be made by private interests; (3) Provide technical assistance and advice to, and cooperate with, political subdivisions, and private interests, including nonprofit organizations, with respect to recreation; (4) Sponsor, engage in, and assist in research relating to recreation by contract or cooperative agreements, and make payments for such purposes; (5) Undertake studies and assemble information concerning recreation directly or by contract or cooperative agreement, and disseminate such information;  (6) Promote coordination of state plans and activities generally relating to recreation; and (7) Promulgate such reasonable rules and regulations deemed necessary to implement the provisions of this chapter. (Acts 1982, No. 82-615, p. 1154, §13.)
AL Code § 9-7A-14 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 9 - Conservation and Natural Resources.|Chapter 7A - Alabama Recreation Capital Development Assistance Fund.|Section 9-7A-14 - Functions and Activities of Commissioner - Cooperation and Collaboration With Other Governmental Agencies, etc., Authorized.

Section 9-7A-14Functions and activities of commissioner - Cooperation and collaboration with other governmental agencies, etc., authorized. The commissioner, in administering this chapter, is authorized to cooperate with, and may seek and accept the assistance of, any federal, state, county or municipal department or agency, and educational or scientific institutions. (Acts 1982, No. 82-615, p. 1154, §14.)
AL Code § 9-7A-15 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 9 - Conservation and Natural Resources.|Chapter 7A - Alabama Recreation Capital Development Assistance Fund.|Section 9-7A-15 - Functions and Activities of Commissioner - Consultation With Other State Departments, Etc.

Section 9-7A-15Functions and activities of commissioner - Consultation with other state departments, etc. The heads of state departments and independent agencies having administrative responsibility over activities or resources, the conduct or use of which is pertinent to fulfillment of the provisions of this chapter shall, either individually or as a group, consult with and be consulted by the commissioner from time to time both with respect to their conduct of those activities which the commissioner carries on under authority of this chapter which are pertinent to their work. (Acts 1982, No. 82-615, p. 1154, §15.)
AL Code § 9-7A-16 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 9 - Conservation and Natural Resources.|Chapter 7A - Alabama Recreation Capital Development Assistance Fund.|Section 9-7A-16 - Disposition of Moneys Received Under Provisions of This Chapter.

Section 9-7A-16Disposition of moneys received under provisions of this chapter.  All moneys received under the provisions of this chapter will be appropriated to the fund within the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources plans and programs, and may be used by the commissioner for all purposes reasonably necessary in the administration of the provisions of this chapter, including said division's pro rata share of general administrative expenses of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.  (Acts 1982, No. 82-615, p. 1154, §16; Acts 1983, 2nd Ex. Sess., No. 83-131, p. 137, §1.)
AL Code § 9-7A-17 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 9 - Conservation and Natural Resources.|Chapter 7A - Alabama Recreation Capital Development Assistance Fund.|Section 9-7A-17 - Priority in Allocation of Fund.

Section 9-7A-17Priority in allocation of fund.  Priority in the allocation of fund moneys may be given to applicants having experienced either natural or man-made disasters in areas so designated by the Governor.  (Acts 1982, No. 82-615, p. 1154, §17.)
AL Code § 9-8A-2 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 9 - Conservation and Natural Resources.|Chapter 8A - Cost-Share Grants for Soil and Water Conservation.|Section 9-8A-2 - Legislative Findings and Declaration of Purpose.

Section 9-8A-2Legislative findings and declaration of purpose. It is hereby found and declared to be the policy of the state to provide for the restoration and conservation of the soil resources of this state, to provide for the improvement of water used in agriculture, and for the control and prevention of soil erosion and for the prevention of floodwater and sediment damages, and for the establishment or improvement of stands of forest trees, all of which will preserve natural resources, control floods, prevent impairment of dams and reservoirs, preserve wildlife, protect the tax base, protect public lands and promote the health, safety and public welfare of the citizens of the state. It is further declared that at the present time, due to cutbacks in federal soil conservation and reforestation programs there exists an inadequate supply of funds in the state to enable the financing of much needed soil conservation, agricultural water quality and forestry improvement programs; that the inability to finance such programs impedes the economic and physical development of the state, adversely affects the welfare and prosperity of all of the people of the state and accordingly creates and fosters conditions adverse to the general health and welfare of the citizens of the state; and that the making available in the manner provided in this chapter of appropriated moneys to assist the financing of much needed soil conservation, agricultural water and forestry improvement programs will result in the alleviation or reduction of the adverse consequences which have resulted. (Acts 1985, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 85-123, p. 169, §2; Acts 1986, No. 86-426, p. 775, §2.)
AL Code § 9-8A-4.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 9 - Conservation and Natural Resources.|Chapter 8A - Cost-Share Grants for Soil and Water Conservation.|Section 9-8A-4.1 - Commission - Revolving Fund Established; Expenditure of Funds; Appropriation of Funds to Commission.

Section 9-8A-4.1Commission - Revolving fund established; expenditure of funds; appropriation of funds to commission. (a) There is hereby established the Alabama Agricultural and Conservation Development Commission Revolving Fund to consist of all moneys received by the commission from legislative appropriations or from any other source, including any and all interest earned from such funds. Any funds remaining in the Alabama Agricultural and Conservation Development Commission Fund at the end of any fiscal year shall remain in said fund and is hereby reappropriated to the commission in each subsequent year. (b) The state Budget Officer shall allocate to the commission its entire state appropriation for any fiscal year prior to January 2 of that fiscal year. (c) The commission is hereby authorized to expend funds in the Alabama Agricultural and Conservation Development Commission Revolving Fund to pay expenses of the commission, to pay salaries of any personnel employed or contracted with by the commission, to reimburse the State Soil and Water Conservation Committee for expenditures and expenses incurred in its support of the Agricultural and Conservation Development Commission, to support the operations of the State Soil and Water Conservation Committee, and to perform any other legitimate power of the commission. The remainder of funds may be allocated to the soil and water conservation districts in the manner prescribed in Section 9-8A-5. (Acts 1986, No. 86-426, p. 775, §5.)