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AL Code § 11-3A-4 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 11 - Counties and Municipal Corporations.|Title 1 - Provisions Applicable to Counties Only.|Chapter 3A - Alabama Limited Self-Governance Act.|Section 11-3A-4 - Alcoholic Beverage Licenses in Class 3 Municipalities With Elected County Commission Chair.

Section 11-3A-4Alcoholic beverage licenses in Class 3 municipalities with elected county commission chair. (a) This section shall apply to any county with a Class 3 municipality that has an elected county commission chair. (b) All other provisions of law, rules, or regulations to the contrary notwithstanding, the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board may not issue in the unincorporated area of any applicable county any form of license, including, but not limited to, off-premise consumption licenses, restaurant licenses, or club licenses, for the retail sale of any form of intoxicating beverages, including, but not limited to, malt liquor, beer, wine, liquor, or other alcoholic beverage regulated by the board, unless one of the following requirements are satisfied: (1) The application has first been approved by the county commission. (2) The denial of approval by the county commission has been set aside by order of the circuit court of the county on the grounds that approval by the county commission was arbitrarily or capriciously denied without a showing of one of the following: a. The creation of a nuisance. b. Circumstances clearly detrimental to or which would adversely affect the public health, safety, and welfare of the adjacent residential neighborhoods. c. A violation of applicable zoning restrictions or regulations. d. An individual applying for the license has a prior conviction involving the use of alcohol or a controlled substance. e. The proximity of the business to a school or child care facility and the business hours of the operation will create a harmful environment for the children. f. The traffic congestion created by licensing the proposed location will endanger others. g. Any other reason that poses a risk. (c) A proceeding in the circuit court to review an action of the county commission denying approval of an application shall be an expedited de novo proceeding heard by a circuit judge without a jury who shall consider any testimony presented by the county commission and any new evidence presented in explanation or contradiction of the testimony. Any proceeding to review the denial of approval of a license application shall be commenced within 14 days of the action by the county commission and shall be set for hearing by the court within 30 days thereafter. (d) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the county commission may adopt ordinances regulating the location of retail licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages. (Act 2005-200, p. 399, §4.)
AL Code § 11-3A-5 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 11 - Counties and Municipal Corporations.|Title 1 - Provisions Applicable to Counties Only.|Chapter 3A - Alabama Limited Self-Governance Act.|Section 11-3A-5 - Referendum Election to Approve Application of Powers.

Section 11-3A-5Referendum election to approve application of powers. The powers authorized under this chapter shall be effective in a county only after an affirmative vote of a majority of the qualified electors of the county residing in the unincorporated areas of the county and voting in a referendum election held on the question of whether the powers authorized under this chapter shall be effective in the county. Except as provided in subsection (h) of Section 11-3A-2, the election shall be called upon resolution adopted by affirmative vote of the majority of the members of the county commission. The referendum election shall be conducted in accordance with the election laws of the state and may be held only in conjunction with a primary, general, or special election held for another purpose in the county. In no case may any election authorized by this chapter be held more often than once every 48 months. (Act 2005-200, p. 399, §5.)
AL Code § 11-3A-6 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 11 - Counties and Municipal Corporations.|Title 1 - Provisions Applicable to Counties Only.|Chapter 3A - Alabama Limited Self-Governance Act.|Section 11-3A-6 - Referendum Election to Repeal Application of Powers.

Section 11-3A-6Referendum election to repeal application of powers.  Except as provided in subsection (h) of Section 11-3A-2, the county commission of a county shall call for a referendum election on the repeal of the application of the powers authorized under this chapter in the county following a resolution of the majority of the county commission or in response to a petition signed by 10 percent of the total number of qualified electors of the county who reside in the unincorporated areas of the county requesting that the application of the powers authorized under this chapter in the county be repealed. The procedures for calling and holding a referendum election provided in Section 11-3A-2 and Section 11-3A-4 shall also apply to a referendum election for the repeal of the application of the powers authorized under this chapter in the county.  (Act 2005-200, p. 399, §6.)
AL Code § 11-3A-7 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 11 - Counties and Municipal Corporations.|Title 1 - Provisions Applicable to Counties Only.|Chapter 3A - Alabama Limited Self-Governance Act.|Section 11-3A-7 - Savings Provision.

Section 11-3A-7Savings provision. Act 562, 1953 Regular Session (Acts 1953, p. 799); Act 463, 1957 Regular Session (Acts 1957, p. 630); Act 716, 1957 Regular Session (Acts 1957, p. 1112); Act 87-758, 1987 Regular Session (Acts 1987, p. 1479); Act 89-527, 1989 Regular Session (Acts 1989, p. 1077); and Act 91-193, 1991 Regular Session (Acts 1991, p. 354), which are local acts applicable to Jefferson County only, shall remain in full force and effect following May 26, 2005, and shall constitute the exclusive regulatory authority to be exercised by the Jefferson County Commission in regard to any powers that would otherwise be granted in this chapter. Nothing authorizing the Jefferson County Commission to exercise any power in this chapter shall apply unless the local act named above relating to the power is specifically repealed by separate local act of the Legislature. (Act 2005-200, p. 399, §7.)
AL Code § 11-5-1 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 11 - Counties and Municipal Corporations.|Title 1 - Provisions Applicable to Counties Only.|Chapter 5 - Coroner.|Section 11-5-1 - Election; Term of Office.

Section 11-5-1Election; term of office. A coroner for each county shall be elected by the qualified voters thereof and shall hold office for four years from the first Monday after the second Tuesday in January next after his election and until his successor is elected and qualified. (Code 1852, §800; Code 1867, §935; Code 1876, §852; Code 1886, §923; Code 1896, §1073; Code 1907, §101; Code 1923, §156; Code 1940, T. 12, §54.)
AL Code § 11-5-2 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 11 - Counties and Municipal Corporations.|Title 1 - Provisions Applicable to Counties Only.|Chapter 5 - Coroner.|Section 11-5-2 - Vacancies.

Section 11-5-2Vacancies. Vacancies in the office of coroner shall be filled by appointment of the Governor and the person appointed shall hold office for the unexpired term and until his successor is elected and qualified. (Code 1896, §1074; Code 1907, §102; Code 1923, §157; Code 1940, T. 12, §55.)
AL Code § 11-5-3 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 11 - Counties and Municipal Corporations.|Title 1 - Provisions Applicable to Counties Only.|Chapter 5 - Coroner.|Section 11-5-3 - Bond.

Section 11-5-3Bond. Repealed by Act 2009-744, p. 2229, §2, effective May 22, 2009. (Code 1852, §§802, 803; Code 1867, §§937, 938; Code 1876, §853; Code 1886, §924; Code 1896, §1075; Code 1907, §103; Code 1923, §158; Acts 1933, Ex. Sess., No. 191, p. 203; Code 1940, T. 12, §56; Code 1940, T. 41, §93.)
AL Code § 11-5-4 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 11 - Counties and Municipal Corporations.|Title 1 - Provisions Applicable to Counties Only.|Chapter 5 - Coroner.|Section 11-5-4 - Duty to Hold Inquests, Etc.

Section 11-5-4Duty to hold inquests, etc. It is the general duty of the coroner to hold inquests and perform other duties as required by law. (Code 1876, §854; Code 1886, §925; Code 1896, §1076; Code 1907, §104; Code 1923, §159; Code 1940, T. 12, §57.)
AL Code § 11-5-5 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 11 - Counties and Municipal Corporations.|Title 1 - Provisions Applicable to Counties Only.|Chapter 5 - Coroner.|Section 11-5-5 - When to Discharge Duties of Sheriff Generally.

Section 11-5-5When to discharge duties of sheriff generally. The coroner must discharge the duties of the sheriff: (1) When the office of sheriff is vacant and until his successor is qualified; (2) When the sheriff is incompetent to act; (3) When the sheriff is imprisoned; (4) In cases to which the sheriff is a party; and (5) In such cases as he is directed by the judge of probate. (Code 1852, §§696, 805; Code 1867, §§824, 940; Code 1876, §§736, 856; Code 1886, §§816, 927; Code 1896, §§1078, 3746; Code 1907, §§106, 5878; Code 1923, §§161, 10204; Code 1940, T. 12, §59; Code 1940, T. 54, §24.)
AL Code § 11-5-6 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 11 - Counties and Municipal Corporations.|Title 1 - Provisions Applicable to Counties Only.|Chapter 5 - Coroner.|Section 11-5-6 - When to Act as Keeper of Jail.

Section 11-5-6When to act as keeper of jail. The coroner shall be keeper of the jail when the sheriff is imprisoned. (Code 1852, §804; Code 1867, §939; Code 1876, §855; Code 1886, §926; Code 1896, §1077; Code 1907, §105; Code 1923, §160; Code 1940, T. 12, §58.)
AL Code § 11-5-7 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 11 - Counties and Municipal Corporations.|Title 1 - Provisions Applicable to Counties Only.|Chapter 5 - Coroner.|Section 11-5-7 - When to Execute Summons, Writs, Etc.

Section 11-5-7When to execute summons, writs, etc. When the sheriff is interested in any cause or proceeding, such interest not appearing on the face thereof, the judge of probate may on a proper showing by affidavit direct the coroner to execute the summons, writ, or other process in such cause or proceeding. (Code 1852, §806; Code 1867, §941; Code 1876, §857; Code 1886, §928; Code 1896, §1079; Code 1907, §107; Code 1923, §162; Code 1940, T. 12, §60.)
AL Code § 11-5-8 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 11 - Counties and Municipal Corporations.|Title 1 - Provisions Applicable to Counties Only.|Chapter 5 - Coroner.|Section 11-5-8 - Official Acts Valid Through Process Directed to Sheriff, Etc.

Section 11-5-8Official acts valid through process directed to sheriff, etc. The validity of the coroner's official acts cannot be questioned upon the ground that the process is directed to any sheriff or that it does not show a necessity for the coroner to act or other ground going to the form of the process. (Code 1896, §1080; Code 1907, §108; Code 1923, §163; Code 1940, T. 12, §61.)
AL Code § 11-5-9 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 11 - Counties and Municipal Corporations.|Title 1 - Provisions Applicable to Counties Only.|Chapter 5 - Coroner.|Section 11-5-9 - When Additional Bond Required; Effect of Failure to Give Bond.

Section 11-5-9When additional bond required; effect of failure to give bond. When the coroner is required to discharge the duties of sheriff, the judge of probate may in his discretion require him to give an additional bond. If the coroner fails within 10 days after such requisition to give such additional bond, his office shall be vacated, and the judge of probate must certify the vacancy to the governor. (Code 1852, §809; Code 1867, §944; Code 1876, §860; Code 1886, §931; Code 1896, §1081; Code 1907, §109; Code 1923, §164; Code 1940, T. 12, §62.)
AL Code § 11-5-10 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 11 - Counties and Municipal Corporations.|Title 1 - Provisions Applicable to Counties Only.|Chapter 5 - Coroner.|Section 11-5-10 - Special Coroner - Appointment.

Section 11-5-10Special coroner - Appointment. The judge of probate has authority to appoint a special coroner: (1) When the coroner has not qualified or the office is vacant and the emergency requires such officer; (2) When the coroner is absent from the county, having no deputy therein; (3) When the coroner is imprisoned; or, (4) When the sheriff and coroner are both parties or both interested. (Code 1852, §807; Code 1867, §942; Code 1876, §858; Code 1886, §929; Code 1896, §1083; Code 1907, §111; Code 1923, §166; Code 1940, T. 12, §64.)
AL Code § 11-5-11 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 11 - Counties and Municipal Corporations.|Title 1 - Provisions Applicable to Counties Only.|Chapter 5 - Coroner.|Section 11-5-11 - Special Coroner - Duties.

Section 11-5-11Special coroner - Duties. A special coroner must discharge the duties of the sheriff in such cases as the coroner is required and also when the sheriff and coroner are imprisoned and, on the direction of the judge of probate, when they are both parties or both interested. (Code 1852, §§808, 809; Code 1867, §§943, 944; Code 1876, §859; Code 1886, §930; Code 1896, §1084; Code 1907, §112; Code 1923, §167; Code 1940, T. 12, §65.)
AL Code § 11-5-12 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 11 - Counties and Municipal Corporations.|Title 1 - Provisions Applicable to Counties Only.|Chapter 5 - Coroner.|Section 11-5-12 - Liability of Coroner or Special Coroner for Wrongful Acts, etc., While Discharging Duties of Sheriff.

Section 11-5-12Liability of coroner or special coroner for wrongful acts, etc., while discharging duties of sheriff. For the failure to perform any duty or the improper or neglectful performance of such duty or for any wrongful act committed under color of office by the coroner or the special coroner while discharging the duties of sheriff, such coroner and his sureties and such special coroner are liable to the same penalties, forfeitures, and judgments given by law against sheriffs in like cases to and upon the same proceedings and remedies as are given by law against sheriffs and their sureties. (Code 1852, §811; Code 1867, §946; Code 1876, §861; Code 1886, §932; Code 1896, §1082; Code 1907, §110; Code 1923, §165; Code 1940, T. 12, §63.)
AL Code § 11-5-13 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 11 - Counties and Municipal Corporations.|Title 1 - Provisions Applicable to Counties Only.|Chapter 5 - Coroner.|Section 11-5-13 - Applicability of Provisions of Article.

Section 11-5-13Applicability of provisions of article. The provisions of this article shall not apply to any county in which the coroner or other person performing the duties of coroner is governed by a local law or a law, the application of which is determined by the population of the county, insofar as the same are in conflict herewith. (Code 1923, §168; Code 1940, T. 12, §66.)
AL Code § 11-5-30 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 11 - Counties and Municipal Corporations.|Title 1 - Provisions Applicable to Counties Only.|Chapter 5 - Coroner.|Section 11-5-30 - Legislative Findings; Construction.

Section 11-5-30Legislative findings; construction. (a) The Legislature hereby finds, determines, and declares all of the following: (1) An unattended and sudden death is one of society's most tragic events and should receive the appropriate caring, competent, and thorough attention of all levels of government. (2) A suspicious, sudden, or violent death is very difficult to investigate and to accurately determine the cause and manner of death for the death certificate. (3) Medical examiners and coroners determine the cause of death and with other forensic scientists and investigators determine the manner of death. (4) Death certificates issued on unattended, sudden, and violent deaths greatly impact government spending decisions, the living loved ones, and insurance decisions so that the accuracy of the death certificate is of great concern to the Legislature. (5) There are currently no minimum standards of training for county coroners. (6) Local coroners or non-physician death investigators are necessary and critical to the investigation of unattended deaths in Alabama. (7) The competency of unattended death investigations is directly related to the minimum education and training standards of the investigators and standards need to be established and implemented statewide. (b) The provisions of this article are to be liberally construed to accomplish the purposes of this section and to promote the same, which are hereby declared to be public policy of this state. (Act 2006-581, p. 1527, §1.)
AL Code § 11-5-32 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 11 - Counties and Municipal Corporations.|Title 1 - Provisions Applicable to Counties Only.|Chapter 5 - Coroner.|Section 11-5-32 - Conflicts of Interest.

Section 11-5-32Conflicts of interest. (a) A coroner who owns, operates, is employed by, or otherwise has an interest in a funeral establishment is deemed to have a conflict of interest and shall not direct business to the establishment when performing his or her duties under the laws of this state. (b) Nothing in this section shall prevent a person from taking the body of the deceased to a funeral establishment in which the coroner has an interest if the person decides to do so without the suggestion of the coroner. (c) The provisions of this section shall not apply if an emergency situation exists and the coroner acts in good faith to prevent a health hazard. (d) Any person who knowingly violates subsection (a) shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a Class B misdemeanor. (Act 2006-581, p. 1527, §3.)
AL Code § 11-5-33 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 11 - Counties and Municipal Corporations.|Title 1 - Provisions Applicable to Counties Only.|Chapter 5 - Coroner.|Section 11-5-33 - Coroner Qualifications.

Section 11-5-33Coroner qualifications. (a) No person shall be eligible to hold the office of coroner unless he or she meets the following qualifications: (1) Is a citizen of the United States. (2) Is a resident in the county in which he or she seeks the office of coroner for at least one year prior to his or her qualifying for election to the office and remains a resident of the county during his or her term of office. (3) Is a registered voter. (4) Has attained the age of 25 years prior to the date of the general primary election in the year that he or she qualifies for election to the office. (5) Has obtained a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent. (6) Has not been convicted of a felony offense or any offense involving moral turpitude contrary to the laws of Alabama, or any other state, or the United States. (7) Has successfully completed the next scheduled training course no longer than 180 days after his or her election or appointment, unless an affidavit affirms that the requirement of this subdivision has been met at the time of qualifying for the office. (b) Each person offering his or her candidacy for the office of coroner shall file an affidavit with the judge of probate before whom the person has qualified to seek the office of coroner prior to or at the time of qualifying, which affidavit shall affirm that he or she meets all the qualifications required pursuant to this section. (Act 2006-581, p. 1527, §4.)
AL Code § 11-5-34 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 11 - Counties and Municipal Corporations.|Title 1 - Provisions Applicable to Counties Only.|Chapter 5 - Coroner.|Section 11-5-34 - Deputy Coroners.

Section 11-5-34Deputy coroners. The coroner of each county is authorized to appoint such deputy coroners as are needed, with the prior approval of the county commission. Any appointment shall be in writing and shall be filed in the office of the coroner and the office of the judge of probate. The coroner of each county may delegate any of the powers of the office to one or more deputies who shall then have the same duties with respect thereto as has the coroner. Any act of a deputy shall be performed in the name of the coroner and signed by the deputy performing the act. A deputy coroner shall hold office during and subject to the pleasure of the coroner. Each deputy coroner, before entering the performance of the office, shall file with the judge of probate of the county the bond and oath of office required by law to be filed by the coroner. No compensation shall be paid to a deputy coroner without approval of a majority of the membership of the county commission. (Act 2006-581, p. 1527, §5.)
AL Code § 11-5-35 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 11 - Counties and Municipal Corporations.|Title 1 - Provisions Applicable to Counties Only.|Chapter 5 - Coroner.|Section 11-5-35 - Certification of Death.

Section 11-5-35Certification of death. Any coroner or deputy coroner shall have the authority to certify any death occurring within the boundaries of the State of Alabama providing that the offense, occurrence, or incident that ultimately resulted in the death occurs within the jurisdiction of the county coroner. (Act 2006-581, p. 1527, §6.)
AL Code § 11-5-36 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 11 - Counties and Municipal Corporations.|Title 1 - Provisions Applicable to Counties Only.|Chapter 5 - Coroner.|Section 11-5-36 - Exceptions.

Section 11-5-36Exceptions. (a) The following provisions of this article shall not apply to a doctor of medicine or a doctor of osteopathy licensed to practice medicine in this state who serves as a coroner or deputy coroner:  (1) Subsections (d), (e), and (i) of Section 11-5-31. (2) Subdivision (7) of subsection (a) and subsection (b) of Section 11-5-33. (b) Any rule promulgated by the commission pursuant to its authority under any of the sections listed in subdivisions (1) or (2) of subsection (a) shall not apply to a doctor of medicine or a doctor of osteopathy licensed to practice medicine in this state. (Act 2006-581, p. 1527, §7.)
AL Code § 11-7-1 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 11 - Counties and Municipal Corporations.|Title 1 - Provisions Applicable to Counties Only.|Chapter 7 - Surveyors.|Section 11-7-1 - Number; Qualifications, Appointment, and Term of Office.

Section 11-7-1Number; qualifications, appointment, and term of office. The county commission is authorized to appoint two surveyors for the county, who shall hold office for the term of three years and until their successors may be qualified, unless sooner removed. Before making an appointment, the court must be satisfied by evidence that the person appointed is qualified to discharge the duties of a surveyor. It is no objection that a person appointed county surveyor is a qualified surveyor of an adjacent county, but he must qualify in each county. (Code 1852, §812; Code 1867, §947; Code 1876, §862; Code 1886, §933; Code 1896, §3889; Code 1907, §6016; Code 1923, §10345; Code 1940, T. 56, §1.)
AL Code § 11-7-2 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 11 - Counties and Municipal Corporations.|Title 1 - Provisions Applicable to Counties Only.|Chapter 7 - Surveyors.|Section 11-7-2 - Bond.

Section 11-7-2Bond. The official bonds of county surveyors shall be $1,000.00, the premiums on said bonds to be paid by the persons making such bonds without expense to the county. (Acts 1933, Ex. Sess., No. 191, p. 203; Code 1940, T. 41, §94.)
AL Code § 11-7-3 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 11 - Counties and Municipal Corporations.|Title 1 - Provisions Applicable to Counties Only.|Chapter 7 - Surveyors.|Section 11-7-3 - Removal.

Section 11-7-3Removal. The county commission has power to remove either or both such surveyors if satisfied the public good requires removal and, in the event of removal, to make a new appointment. (Code 1852, §813; Code 1867, §948; Code 1876, §863; Code 1886, §934; Code 1896, §3890; Code 1907, §6017; Code 1923, §10346; Code 1940, T. 56, §2.)