reglab/housing_qa huggingface dataset:
AL Code § 40-23-200 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 40 - Revenue and Taxation.|Chapter 23 - Sales and Use Taxes.|Article 6 - Tax on Remote Sellers.|Division 4 - Alabama Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Commission.|Section 40-23-200 - Definitions.

Section 40-23-200Definitions. For purposes of this division, the following words or phrases shall have the following meanings: (1) AGREEMENT. The Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement. (2) COMMISSION. The Alabama Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Commission created in this division to develop, implement, and administer programs necessary to come into compliance with the provisions of the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement. (3) COMMISSIONER. The Commissioner of the Department of Revenue. (4) DEPARTMENT. The Department of Revenue. (5) SINGLE ENTITY ADMINISTRATION. A program to provide state-level administration of state and local jurisdiction sales and use tax in compliance with the provisions of the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement. (6) STREAMLINED SALES AND USE TAX AGREEMENT. The multi-state agreement by that name or any subsequent name the purpose of which is to simplify and modernize sales and use tax administration in member states in order to reduce the burden of tax compliance, as in effect from time to time. (Act 2011-563, p. 1071, §1.)
AL Code § 40-23-202 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 40 - Revenue and Taxation.|Chapter 23 - Sales and Use Taxes.|Article 6 - Tax on Remote Sellers.|Division 4 - Alabama Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Commission.|Section 40-23-202 - Duties.

Section 40-23-202Duties. The duties of the commission shall include identification and development of each of the following as necessary for compliance with the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement: (1) The development of a system for single entity administration of state and local tax collection and distribution. (2) The development of a system designed to provide proper notice of changes in state or local sales and use taxes or rates to taxpayers and the single entity administrator. (3) The development of a system designed to provide proper implementation of changes in state or local sales and use taxes or rates. (4) The development of a system providing for taxpayer audits by persons or entities other than the single entity administrator as authorized by the agreement. (5) The development of a database of all state and local sales and use tax rates. (6) Any other systems, programs, or policies the commission determines are required for compliance with the agreement. (Act 2011-563, p. 1071, §3.)
AL Code § 40-23-203 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 40 - Revenue and Taxation.|Chapter 23 - Sales and Use Taxes.|Article 6 - Tax on Remote Sellers.|Division 4 - Alabama Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Commission.|Section 40-23-203 - Report; Implementation and Administration of Recommendations.

Section 40-23-203Report; implementation and administration of recommendations. (a) The commission shall make a preliminary written report of its recommended implementation plan regarding necessary systems and programs within three months of the initial meeting of the commission. The preliminary report approved by the commission shall be distributed for comment to the department, all Alabama counties and municipalities, the Business Council of Alabama, and the Alabama Retail Association. The report shall also be posted on the website of the Department of Revenue at all times during the comment period with information about how persons or entities can provide comment to the commission. Any comments from persons, entities, and organizations shall be submitted in writing to the commission within 45 days of the date distributed and posted. The commission shall review all written comments and make changes to its preliminary report as it deems appropriate. (b) The commission shall make and file with the Legislature a final written report of its recommended implementation and administrative supervision of needed systems, programs, and procedures necessary to bring the state into compliance with the agreement no later than the fifth legislative day of the 2012 Regular Session of the Legislature. The report shall include proposed plans and estimated costs for implementation of the systems identified and developed pursuant to Section 40-23-202. (c) If ratified and approved by the Legislative Council, the recommendations of the commission shall be implemented and administered only in the event that federal legislation adopting the Streamline Sales and Use Tax Agreement or the general concepts of the agreement which include a requirement that remote sellers collect and remit sales and use taxes to member states, becomes law. (Act 2011-563, p. 1071, §4.)
AL Code § 40-23-204 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 40 - Revenue and Taxation.|Chapter 23 - Sales and Use Taxes.|Article 6 - Tax on Remote Sellers.|Division 4 - Alabama Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Commission.|Section 40-23-204 - Recommended Changes in Existing Tax Laws.

Section 40-23-204Recommended changes in existing tax laws. (a) In addition to the duties set out in Section 40-23-202, the commission shall research Alabama's existing tax laws to identify what changes in existing law will be necessary in order to bring Alabama in compliance with the agreement in the event that federal legislation adopting the agreement becomes law. The commissioner of the department, or his or her designee, shall assist the commission as necessary in carrying out this function, and once the commission's research is completed, shall assist the commission in drafting legislation proposing the changes it identifies as necessary to bring the state into compliance with the agreement. (b) The commission shall make preliminary recommendations regarding necessary changes in Alabama's existing tax laws within six months of filing the written report required in subsection (b) of Section 40-23-203. The preliminary recommendations approved by the commission shall be distributed for comment to the department, the Association of County Commissions of Alabama, the Alabama League of Municipalities, the Business Council of Alabama, and the Alabama Retail Association. The report shall also be posted on the website of the department at all times during the comment period with information about how persons or entities can provide comment to the commission. Any comments from persons, entities, and organizations shall be submitted in writing to the commission within 45 days of the date distributed and posted. The commission shall review all written comments and make changes to its preliminary recommendations as it deems appropriate and shall submit a written report of its final recommendations to the Legislature by the third legislative day of the first regular session following the enactment of federal legislation implementing the agreement or the general concepts of the agreement, which includes a requirement that remote sellers collect and remit sales and use taxes to member states, becomes law. (Act 2011-563, p. 1071, §5.)
AL Code § 40-23-205 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 40 - Revenue and Taxation.|Chapter 23 - Sales and Use Taxes.|Article 6 - Tax on Remote Sellers.|Division 4 - Alabama Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Commission.|Section 40-23-205 - Funding.

Section 40-23-205Funding.  The Legislature shall appropriate such funds from the general funds of the State of Alabama as necessary for the reasonable and necessary expenses of the commission, including the implementation and administration of programs developed pursuant to this division. (Act 2011-563, p. 1071, §6.)
AL Code § 41-4-110 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 4 - Department of Finance.|Article 5 - Division of Purchasing.|Division 1 - General Provisions.|Section 41-4-110 - (Effective October 1, 2022) Purposes and Policies.

Section 41-4-110(Effective October 1, 2022) Purposes and policies. (a) This article shall be construed and applied to promote its underlying purposes and policies. (b) The underlying purposes and policies of this article are to do all of the following: (1) Simplify, clarify, and modernize the law governing procurement by the state. (2) Permit the continued development of procurement policies and practices. (3) Make as consistent as possible the procurement laws among the various jurisdictions. (4) Provide for increased public confidence in the procedures followed in public procurement. (5) Ensure the fair and equitable treatment of all persons who deal with the procurement system of this state. (6) Provide increased economy in state procurement activities and maximize to the fullest extent practicable the purchasing value of public funds of the state. (7) Foster effective broad-based competition within the free enterprise system. (8) Provide safeguards for the maintenance of a procurement system of quality and integrity. (9) Obtain in a cost-effective and responsive manner the materials and services required by state agencies in order for those agencies to better serve this state's businesses and residents. (Act 2021-296, §2.)
AL Code § 41-4-111 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 4 - Department of Finance.|Article 5 - Division of Purchasing.|Division 1 - General Provisions.|Section 41-4-111 - (Effective October 1, 2022) Relation to Other Laws.

Section 41-4-111(Effective October 1, 2022) Relation to other laws. Unless displaced by the particular provisions of this article, the principles of law and equity, including the Uniform Commercial Code, the law merchant, and law relative to capacity to contract, agency, fraud, misrepresentation, duress, coercion, mistake, and bankruptcy shall supplement this article. (Act 2021-296, §2.)
AL Code § 41-4-112 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 4 - Department of Finance.|Article 5 - Division of Purchasing.|Division 1 - General Provisions.|Section 41-4-112 - (Effective October 1, 2022) Good Faith Requirement.

Section 41-4-112(Effective October 1, 2022) Good faith requirement. This article requires all parties involved in the negotiation, performance, or administration of state contracts to act in good faith. Good faith means honesty in fact in the conduct or transaction concerned. (1) This article applies to contracts solicited and entered into after October 1, 2022. (2) Except as otherwise provided in this article, this article applies to every expenditure of public funds by a governmental body of this state under a contract for supplies or services. (3) This article does not apply to either of the following: a. Gifts, grants, or contracts between state agencies, between state agencies and political subdivisions, or between the state and other governments. b. All expenditures of funds of whatever nature made by or on behalf of the county commissions and the governing boards of instrumentalities of counties, including waterworks boards, sewer boards, gas boards, and other like utility boards, and commissions for which procurement activities are currently governed by Article 3, commencing with Section 41-16-50, of Chapter 16. (Act 2021-296, §2.)
AL Code § 41-4-113 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 4 - Department of Finance.|Article 5 - Division of Purchasing.|Division 1 - General Provisions.|Section 41-4-113 - (Effective October 1, 2022) Retention of Written Determinations.

Section 41-4-113(Effective October 1, 2022) Retention of written determinations. Written determinations required by this article shall be retained in the appropriate official contract file of the Chief Procurement Officer or the purchasing agency. (Act 2021-296, §2.)
AL Code § 41-4-115 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 4 - Department of Finance.|Article 5 - Division of Purchasing.|Division 1 - General Provisions.|Section 41-4-115 - (Effective October 1, 2022) Public Record Status of Certain Procurement Information.

Section 41-4-115State departments and agencies authorized to enter into lease-sale contracts for procurement of equipment, etc. REPEALED AND REPLACED IN THE 2021 REGULAR SESSION BY ACT 2021-296 EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2021. THIS IS NOT IN THE CURRENT CODE SUPPLEMENT. TO SEE THE CURRENT VERSION, SEE THE VERSION LABELED PENDING. All departments and agencies of the State of Alabama may, subject to the provisions of this chapter and Articles 2 and 3 of Chapter 16 of this title, execute and enter into lease-sale contracts for the procurement of materials, machinery and other equipment which are necessary to enable such state department or agency to carry out the obligations imposed by law upon such agency or department of the State of Alabama and which is in the best interest of the State of Alabama. All contracts under this section must be approved in writing by the Governor or by the Director of Finance when so authorized by the Governor. (Acts 1969, No. 225, p. 545.)
AL Code § 41-4-116 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 4 - Department of Finance.|Article 5 - Division of Purchasing.|Division 1 - General Provisions.|Section 41-4-116 - (Effective October 1, 2022) Use of Electronic Media.

Section 41-4-116(Effective October 1, 2022) Use of electronic media. The use of electronic media, including acceptance of electronic signatures, is authorized consistent with the state's applicable statutory, regulatory, or other guidance for use of the media, so long as the guidance provides for both of the following: (1) Appropriate security to prevent unauthorized access to the bidding, approval, and award processes. (2) Accurate retrieval or conversion of electronic forms of such information into a medium that permits inspection and copying. (Act 2021-296, §2.)
AL Code § 41-4-120 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 4 - Department of Finance.|Article 5 - Division of Purchasing.|Division 2 - Procurement Organization.|Section 41-4-120 - (Effective October 1, 2022) Office of the Chief Procurement Officer Created.

Section 41-4-120(Effective October 1, 2022) Office of the Chief Procurement Officer created. There is created within the Department of Finance the Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, headed by the Chief Procurement Officer. (Act 2021-296, §2.)
AL Code § 41-4-121 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 4 - Department of Finance.|Article 5 - Division of Purchasing.|Division 2 - Procurement Organization.|Section 41-4-121 - (Effective October 1, 2022) Appointment of Chief Procurement Officer; Qualifications.

Section 41-4-121(Effective October 1, 2022) Appointment of Chief Procurement Officer; qualifications. The Chief Procurement Officer shall be appointed by the Director of Finance with the approval of the Governor. The Chief Procurement Officer shall have relevant, recent experience in public procurement and shall be a person with demonstrated executive and organizational ability. (Act 2021-296, §2.)
AL Code § 41-4-123 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 4 - Department of Finance.|Article 5 - Division of Purchasing.|Division 2 - Procurement Organization.|Section 41-4-123 - (Effective October 1, 2022) Delegation of Authority.

Section 41-4-123(Effective October 1, 2022) Delegation of authority. Subject to rules adopted under this article, the Chief Procurement Officer may delegate his or her authority to designees or to any department, agency, or official. (Act 2021-296, §2.)
AL Code § 41-4-127 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 4 - Department of Finance.|Article 5 - Division of Purchasing.|Division 2 - Procurement Organization.|Section 41-4-127 - (Effective October 1, 2022) Rulemaking Authority.

Section 41-4-127(Effective October 1, 2022) Rulemaking authority. (a) The Chief Procurement Officer, with approval of the Director of Finance and the Governor, shall adopt rules to implement and administer this article. The rules shall be made in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act. (b) The Chief Procurement Officer may not delegate the power to adopt rules. (c) A rule may not change any commitment, right, or obligation of the state or of a contractor under a contract in existence on the effective date of the adoption of the rule. (Act 2021-296, §2.)
AL Code § 41-4-128 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 4 - Department of Finance.|Article 5 - Division of Purchasing.|Division 2 - Procurement Organization.|Section 41-4-128 - (Effective October 1, 2022) Collection and Preparation of Statistical Data.

Section 41-4-128(Effective October 1, 2022) Collection and preparation of statistical data. The Chief Procurement Officer shall collect and prepare statistical data concerning the procurement of all supplies and services and employ trained personnel as may be necessary to carry out this function. All using agencies shall furnish reports as required by the Chief Procurement Officer concerning usage, needs, and stocks on hand. The Chief Procurement Officer may prescribe forms to be used by the using agencies in the requisitioning, ordering, and reporting of supplies and services. (Act 2021-296, §2.)
AL Code § 41-4-129 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 4 - Department of Finance.|Article 5 - Division of Purchasing.|Division 2 - Procurement Organization.|Section 41-4-129 - (Effective October 1, 2022) Procurement Advisory Council.

Section 41-4-129(Effective October 1, 2022) Procurement Advisory Council. (a) The Chief Procurement Officer may establish a Procurement Advisory Council. If created, the council, upon adequate public notice, shall meet at least once a year for the discussion of problems and recommendations for improvement of the procurement process. When requested by the Chief Procurement Officer, the council shall conduct studies, research, analyses, and make reports and recommendations with respect to subjects or matters within the jurisdiction of the Chief Procurement Officer. The council shall consist of qualified representatives of state and local government and other persons selected by the Chief Procurement Officer. (b) The Chief Procurement Officer may appoint advisory groups to assist with specifications or procurement in specific areas and to assist with any other matter within the authority of the Chief Procurement Officer. (Act 2021-296, §2.)
AL Code § 41-4-130 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 4 - Department of Finance.|Article 5 - Division of Purchasing.|Division 3 - Source Selection and Contract Formation.|Section 41-4-130 - (Effective October 1, 2022) Definitions.

Section 41-4-130(Effective October 1, 2022) Definitions. As used in this division, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) COST-REIMBURSEMENT CONTRACT. A contract under which a contractor is reimbursed for costs that are allowable and allocable in accordance with the contract terms and the provisions of this article, and a fee, if any. (2) ESTABLISHED CATALOGUE PRICE. The price included in a catalogue, price list, schedule, or other form that does all of the following: a. Is regularly maintained by a manufacturer or contractor. b. Is either published or otherwise available for inspection by customers. c. States prices at which sales are currently or were last made to a significant number of any category of buyers or buyers constituting the general buying public for the supplies or services involved. (3) INVITATION TO BID. All documents, whether attached or incorporated by reference, utilized for soliciting bids. (4) PREFERRED VENDOR. A person that is granted preference priority according to the following: a. PRIORITY #1. Produces or manufactures the product within the state. b. PRIORITY #2. Has an assembly plant or distribution facility for the product within the state. c. PRIORITY #3. Is organized for business under the applicable laws of the state as a corporation, partnership, or professional association and has maintained at least one retail outlet or service center for the product or service within the state for not less than one year prior to the deadline date for the competitive bid. d. PRIORITY #4. Is physically located in the state and is more than 50 percent owned by a person who was discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable and who has at least 24 months of active service in the United States military, naval, or air service, or who has less than 24 months of active service in any of the foregoing and was separated with a service-connected disability, or a national guardsman or reservist who completed active federal service for purposes other than training or who served at least 180 days of continuous service for purposes other than training. (5) PURCHASE DESCRIPTION. The words used in a solicitation to describe the supplies or services to be purchased. The term includes any specifications attached to, or made a part of, the solicitation. (6) REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. All documents, whether attached or incorporated by reference, that are used for soliciting proposals. (7) RESPONSIBLE BIDDER OR OFFEROR. A person who has the capability in all respects to perform fully the contract requirements and who has the integrity and reliability to assure good faith performance. (8) RESPONSIVE BIDDER OR OFFEROR. A person who has submitted a bid or offer that conforms in all material respects to the invitation for bid or request for proposal. (Act 2021-296, §2)
AL Code § 41-4-131 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 4 - Department of Finance.|Article 5 - Division of Purchasing.|Division 3 - Source Selection and Contract Formation.|Section 41-4-131 - (Effective October 1, 2022) Methods for Awarding State Contracts.

Section 41-4-131(Effective October 1, 2022) Methods for awarding state contracts. (a) Unless otherwise authorized by law, all state contracts shall be awarded by the use of one of the following methods: (1) Competitive sealed bids, pursuant to Section 41-4-132. (2) Competitive sealed proposals, pursuant to Section 41-4-133. (3) Small purchase procedures pursuant to Section 41-4-134. (4) A sole source procurement pursuant to Section 41-4-135. (5) An emergency procurement pursuant to Section 41-4-136. (6) A special procurement pursuant to Section 41-4-137. (b) In the event a bid or offer is received for the supplies or services from a person deemed to be a responsible bidder or offeror and a preferred vendor and the bid is no more than five percent greater than the bid of the lowest responsible bidder or offeror who is not deemed to be a preferred vendor, the Chief Procurement Officer or purchasing agency may award the contract to the preferred vendor. (Act 2021-296, §2)
AL Code § 41-4-134 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 4 - Department of Finance.|Article 5 - Division of Purchasing.|Division 3 - Source Selection and Contract Formation.|Section 41-4-134 - (Effective October 1, 2022) Small Purchase Procedures.

Section 41-4-134(Effective October 1, 2022) Small purchase procedures. Any procurement not exceeding the small purchase amount established by rule may be made in accordance with small purchase procedures. A procurement may not be artificially divided so as to constitute a small purchase under this section. (Act 2021-296, §2)
AL Code § 41-4-135 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 4 - Department of Finance.|Article 5 - Division of Purchasing.|Division 3 - Source Selection and Contract Formation.|Section 41-4-135 - (Effective October 1, 2022) Award of Supply or Service Contracts Without Competition.

Section 41-4-135(Effective October 1, 2022) Award of supply or service contracts without competition. A contract may be awarded for a supply or service without competition when the Chief Procurement Officer determines in writing that there is only one source for the required supply or service. In any event, sole source contracts may not exceed one year unless the Chief Procurement Officer determines in writing that there continues to be only one source for the required supply or service. (Act 2021-296, §2)