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AL Code § 22-26-1 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 22 - Health, Mental Health, and Environmental Control.|Title 1 - Health and Environmental Control Generally.|Chapter 26 - Sewage Collection, Treatment and Disposal Facilities.|Section 22-26-1 - Insanitary Sewage Facilities Menacing Public Health.

Section 22-26-1Insanitary sewage facilities menacing public health. It shall be unlawful and shall constitute a misdemeanor to build, maintain or use an insanitary sewage collection, treatment and disposal facility or one that is or is likely to become a menace to the public health anywhere within the state, including plumbing facilities, privies, septic tank systems, other private collection and disposal systems, sewer lines, public or private, municipal, community, subdivision or other treatment plant and disposal units, but excluding plumbing within structures located within the police jurisdiction of municipal corporations and regulated by the municipal corporation. (Acts 1969, No. 1127, p. 2089, §1.)
AL Code § 22-26-2 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 22 - Health, Mental Health, and Environmental Control.|Title 1 - Health and Environmental Control Generally.|Chapter 26 - Sewage Collection, Treatment and Disposal Facilities.|Section 22-26-2 - Authority of Boards of Health to Require Installation of Connections With Sanitary Sewers, etc.; Rules and Regulations.

Section 22-26-2Authority of boards of health to require installation of connections with sanitary sewers, etc.; rules and regulations. The State Board of Health and/or county boards of health, acting through its duly authorized agents or employees, shall require every person, firm or corporation or municipal corporation, or agent thereof, owning or occupying property within the state, to install the type and number of sewage collection, treatment, and disposal facilities conforming to rules and regulations of the State Board of Health and/or county boards of health and require connection to a sanitary sewer conforming to rules and regulations of the State Board of Health and/or county boards of health where sanitary sewers are available and are not regulated by the municipal corporation, or to dispose of sewage in such sanitary manner as shall be approved by the State Board of Health. All required sewage treatment and disposal facilities shall conform in every respect with the specifications, rules, and regulations applying to these facilities made, adopted, and promulgated by the State Board of Health and/or county boards of health and shall be maintained as prescribed by the rules and regulations. No rule or regulation of the State Board of Health shall require the permitting or inspection by county government of any plumbing within structures. (Acts 1969, No. 1127, p. 2089, §2; Act 2016-305, §1.)
AL Code § 22-26-3 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 22 - Health, Mental Health, and Environmental Control.|Title 1 - Health and Environmental Control Generally.|Chapter 26 - Sewage Collection, Treatment and Disposal Facilities.|Section 22-26-3 - Approval of Plans and Specifications.

Section 22-26-3Approval of plans and specifications. All plans and specifications applying to sewage collection, treatment and disposal shall be first submitted to the State Board of Health and/or county boards of health for approval before construction. The said plans and specifications shall be approved if in conformance with said specifications, rules and regulations and the required permits for construction issued by the State Board of Health or its duly authorized agents or employees. No person, firm, corporation or municipal corporation shall begin construction without said approval, and a violation of this section shall constitute a misdemeanor, punishable, on conviction, by a fine of not to exceed $500.00. (Acts 1969, No. 1127, p. 2089, §4.)
AL Code § 22-26-4 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 22 - Health, Mental Health, and Environmental Control.|Title 1 - Health and Environmental Control Generally.|Chapter 26 - Sewage Collection, Treatment and Disposal Facilities.|Section 22-26-4 - Permits for Installation of Plumbing Within Police Jurisdiction of Municipal Corporations.

Section 22-26-4Permits for installation of plumbing within police jurisdiction of municipal corporations. The issuance of permits for the installation of plumbing within structures located within the police jurisdiction of municipal corporations, and the inspection and approval of same, shall be functions of municipal corporations. (Acts 1969, No. 1127, p. 2089, §5.)
AL Code § 22-26-5 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 22 - Health, Mental Health, and Environmental Control.|Title 1 - Health and Environmental Control Generally.|Chapter 26 - Sewage Collection, Treatment and Disposal Facilities.|Section 22-26-5 - Permits for Installation of Plumbing Outside Jurisdiction of Municipal Corporations.

Section 22-26-5Permits for installation of plumbing outside jurisdiction of municipal corporations. Repealed by Act 2016-305, §2, effective May 10, 2016. (Acts 1969, No. 1127, p. 2089, §6.)
AL Code § 22-26-6 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 22 - Health, Mental Health, and Environmental Control.|Title 1 - Health and Environmental Control Generally.|Chapter 26 - Sewage Collection, Treatment and Disposal Facilities.|Section 22-26-6 - Penalty for Violations of Chapter.

Section 22-26-6Penalty for violations of chapter. Any person, firm, corporation or municipal corporation responsible for conforming or maintaining as required in this chapter and who fails to conform or maintain in violation of said specifications, rules and regulations shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable, upon conviction, by a fine of not to exceed $500.00. (Acts 1969, No. 1127, p. 2089, §3.)
AL Code § 22-26-7 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 22 - Health, Mental Health, and Environmental Control.|Title 1 - Health and Environmental Control Generally.|Chapter 26 - Sewage Collection, Treatment and Disposal Facilities.|Section 22-26-7 - Certain Land Subdivided for Single-Family Residences and Not Having Access to Public Sewer Not Subject to Subdivision Regulations of State Board of Health.

Section 22-26-7Certain land subdivided for single-family residences and not having access to public sewer not subject to subdivision regulations of State Board of Health. (a) Land subdivided for single-family residential purposes into lots of not less than three acres in size shall not be subject to the subdivision criteria and the rules and regulations imposed by the State Board of Health upon development where said lots do not have access to public sewer system where: (1) There is a plat restriction that the land will not be further divided into parcels of less than three acres in size until such lots have access to a public sewer system; (2) Where the bedrock elevation is of sufficient depth below ground elevation to install a septic tank of sufficient capacity, header line and adequate field line system leading from said septic tank; (3) Where the standard, residential percolation test times shall not exceed 60 minutes per inch, without additional information; and (4) Where the water table elevation is not within five feet of ground elevation. (b) At such time that all such adjoining lots have access to a public sewer system, the property may be further subdivided into lots of less than three acres in size for residential and other purposes, provided the residences and other structures designed for human habitation on the property use such public sewer system. (c) Where said land is subdivided into parcels containing any tracts five acres in size and larger, such tracts shall not be subject to the provisions of subdivision (3) of subsection (a) of this section. (Acts 1978, No. 776, p. 1133; Acts 1980, No. 80-399, p. 557.)
AL Code § 22-27A-1 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 22 - Health, Mental Health, and Environmental Control.|Title 1 - Health and Environmental Control Generally.|Chapter 27A - Standards and Labeling for Biodegradable Plastic Containers.|Section 22-27A-1 - Standards and Labeling for Biodegradable Plastic Containers.

Section 22-27A-1Standards and labeling for biodegradable plastic containers. No person shall distribute, sell, or offer for sale any rigid plastic container, including a plastic beverage container, labeled "degradable," "biodegradable," "compostable," or any other word suggesting the container will biodegrade, unless it meets the following requirements:  (1) The container complies with the United States Federal Trade Commission's Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims, 16 CFR Part 260, as amended.  (2) The container includes the label "Not Recyclable, Do Not Recycle" in print of the same color, contrast, font, and size as the label suggesting the container is biodegradable. (Act 2014-135, p. 251, §1.)
AL Code § 22-28-1 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 22 - Health, Mental Health, and Environmental Control.|Title 1 - Health and Environmental Control Generally.|Chapter 28 - Alabama Air Pollution Control Act.|Section 22-28-1 - Short Title.

Section 22-28-1Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Alabama Air Pollution Control Act of 1971." (Acts 1971, No. 769, p. 1481, §1.)
AL Code § 22-28-2 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 22 - Health, Mental Health, and Environmental Control.|Title 1 - Health and Environmental Control Generally.|Chapter 28 - Alabama Air Pollution Control Act.|Section 22-28-2 - Definitions.

Section 22-28-2Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section: (1) AIR POLLUTION. The presence in the outdoor atmosphere of one or more air contaminants in such quantities and duration as are, or tend to be, injurious to human health or welfare, animal or plant life or property or would interfere with the enjoyment of life or property throughout the state and in such territories of the state as shall be affected thereby. (2) AIR CONTAMINANT. Any solid, liquid or gaseous matter, any odor or any combination thereof, from whatever source. (3) COMMISSION. The Alabama Department of Environmental Management. (4) PERSON. Any and all persons, natural or artificial, including, but not limited to, any individual, partnership, association, society, joint stock company, firm, company, corporation, institution, trust, estate, or other legal or other business organization or any governmental entity, and any successor, representative, agent or agency of the foregoing. (5) EMISSION. A release into the outdoor atmosphere of air contaminants. (6) DIRECTOR. The Director of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management. (7) STATE HEALTH OFFICER. The Director of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management. (8) CHAIRMAN. The Director of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management. (9) STATE AIR POLLUTION CONTROL COMMISSION. The Alabama Department of Environmental Management. (10) ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION. The Environmental Management Commission of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management. (Acts 1971, No. 769, p. 1481, §3; Acts 1982, No. 82-612, p. 1111, §11(g).)
AL Code § 22-28-3 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 22 - Health, Mental Health, and Environmental Control.|Title 1 - Health and Environmental Control Generally.|Chapter 28 - Alabama Air Pollution Control Act.|Section 22-28-3 - Declaration of Policy; Purpose of Chapter.

Section 22-28-3Declaration of policy; purpose of chapter. (a) It is hereby declared to be the public policy of this state and the purpose of this chapter to achieve and maintain such levels of air quality as will protect human health and safety and, to the greatest degree practicable, prevent injury to plant and animal life and property, foster the comfort and convenience of the people, promote the social development of this state and facilitate the enjoyment of the natural attractions of this state. (b) It is also declared that local air pollution control programs are to be provided for to the extent practicable as essential instruments for the securing and maintenance of appropriate levels of air quality. (c) To these ends, it is the purpose of this chapter to provide for a coordinated statewide program of air pollution prevention, abatement and control; to facilitate cooperation across jurisdictional lines in dealing with problems of air pollution not confined within single jurisdictions and to provide a framework within which all values may be balanced in the public interest. (Acts 1971, No. 769, p. 1481, §2.)
AL Code § 22-28-9 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 22 - Health, Mental Health, and Environmental Control.|Title 1 - Health and Environmental Control Generally.|Chapter 28 - Alabama Air Pollution Control Act.|Section 22-28-9 - Authority of Commission to Hire Consultants, Assistants and Other Employees.

Section 22-28-9Authority of commission to hire consultants, assistants and other employees. The commission may employ and compensate, within appropriations available therefor, consultants and such assistants and employees as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter and may prescribe their powers and duties. Employees of the commission shall be employed in accordance with the State Merit System. (Acts 1971, No. 769, p. 1481, §4.)
AL Code § 22-28-11 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 22 - Health, Mental Health, and Environmental Control.|Title 1 - Health and Environmental Control Generally.|Chapter 28 - Alabama Air Pollution Control Act.|Section 22-28-11 - Emission Control Requirements.

Section 22-28-11Emission control requirements. The commission may establish such emission control requirements, by rule or regulation, as in its judgment may be necessary to prevent, abate or control air pollution. Such requirements may be for the state as a whole or may vary from area to area, as may be appropriate, to facilitate accomplishment of the purposes of this chapter and in order to take account of varying local conditions. (Acts 1971, No. 769, p. 1481, §10.)
AL Code § 22-28-14 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 22 - Health, Mental Health, and Environmental Control.|Title 1 - Health and Environmental Control Generally.|Chapter 28 - Alabama Air Pollution Control Act.|Section 22-28-14 - Regulations - Authority of Commission.

Section 22-28-14Regulations - Authority of commission. The commission, pursuant to procedures prescribed in Section 22-28-15, may adopt regulations to promote the purposes of this chapter. Without limiting the generality of this authority, such regulations may among other things prescribe: (1) Ambient air quality standards specifying the maximum permissible short-term and long-term concentrations of various air contaminants in the atmosphere; (2) Emission standards specifying the maximum amounts or concentrations of air contaminants that may be discharged into the atmosphere; (3) Standards and conditions regarding the sale, offer or use of any fuel or other article determined to constitute an air pollution hazard or which could constitute an air pollution hazard; (4) Alert and abatement standards relative to air pollution episodes or emergencies constituting an acute danger to health or to the environment; (5) Requirements and procedures for the inspection of any equipment, facility, vehicle, vessel or aircraft that may cause or contribute to air pollution; (6) Requirements for making reports containing information as may be required by the commission concerning location, size and height of contaminant outlets, processes employed, fuels used and the nature and time periods or duration of emissions and such other information as is relevant to air pollution; and (7) Effective and application dates; however, unless otherwise specified by the commission, all rules, regulations, standards, requirements, procedures, orders, resolutions, prohibitions, amendments thereto or repeal thereof shall become effective and applicable upon adoption by the commission. (Acts 1971, No. 769, p. 1481, §5.)
AL Code § 22-28-15 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 22 - Health, Mental Health, and Environmental Control.|Title 1 - Health and Environmental Control Generally.|Chapter 28 - Alabama Air Pollution Control Act.|Section 22-28-15 - Regulations - Hearings; Procedure for Adoption.

Section 22-28-15Regulations - Hearings; procedure for adoption. (a) No substantive regulations shall be adopted, amended or repealed until after a public hearing. At least 20 days prior to the scheduled date of the hearing, the commission shall give notice of such hearing by public advertisement in a newspaper of general circulation in the area of the state concerned of the date, time, place and purpose of such hearing and make available to any person upon request copies of the proposed regulations, together with summaries of the reasons supporting their adoption. (b) Repealed by Acts 1982, No. 82-612, p. 1111, §14(a)(1). (c) After such hearing, the commission may revise the proposed regulations before adoption in response to testimony made at the hearing without conducting a further hearing on the revisions. (d) Any such regulations may make different provisions, as required by circumstances, for different contaminant sources and for different geographical areas; may apply to sources outside this state causing, contributing to or threatening environmental damage in Alabama and may make special provision for alert and abatement standards and procedures respecting occurrences or emergencies of pollution or on other short-term conditions constituting an acute danger to health or to the environment. In promulgating regulations under this chapter, the commission shall take into account the purpose of the chapter. (e) Nothing in this section shall be construed to require a hearing prior to the issuance of an emergency order pursuant to Section 22-28-21. (Acts 1971, No. 769, p. 1481, §13; Acts 1982, No. 82-612, p. 1111, §14(a)(1).)
AL Code § 22-28-16 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 22 - Health, Mental Health, and Environmental Control.|Title 1 - Health and Environmental Control Generally.|Chapter 28 - Alabama Air Pollution Control Act.|Section 22-28-16 - Permits.

Section 22-28-16Permits. (a) The commission, by regulation, shall prohibit the construction, installation, modification or use of any equipment, device or other article which it finds may cause or contribute to air pollution or which is intended primarily to prevent or control the emission of air pollutants unless a permit therefor has been obtained from the director. (b) The commission may require that applications for such permits shall be accompanied by plans, specifications and such other information as it deems necessary. (c) The commission shall provide for the issuance, suspension, revocation and renewal of any permits which it may require pursuant to this section. (d) No person shall construct, install, modify or use any equipment, device or other article designated by regulations capable of causing, or contributing to, air pollution or designated to prevent air pollution without a permit from the director or in violation of any conditions imposed by such permits. (Acts 1971, No. 769, p. 1481, §18.)
AL Code § 22-28-18 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 22 - Health, Mental Health, and Environmental Control.|Title 1 - Health and Environmental Control Generally.|Chapter 28 - Alabama Air Pollution Control Act.|Section 22-28-18 - Providing of Information.

Section 22-28-18Providing of information. The commission may require the owner or operator of any air contaminant source to establish and maintain such records, make such reports, install, use and maintain such monitoring equipment or methods, sample such emissions in accordance with such methods, at such locations, intervals and procedures as the commission shall prescribe, and provide such other information as the commission reasonably may require. (Acts 1971, No. 769, p. 1481, §7.)
AL Code § 22-28-19 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 22 - Health, Mental Health, and Environmental Control.|Title 1 - Health and Environmental Control Generally.|Chapter 28 - Alabama Air Pollution Control Act.|Section 22-28-19 - Right of Entry for Inspection; Tests and Samples.

Section 22-28-19Right of entry for inspection; tests and samples. (a) Any duly authorized officer, employee or representative of the department may enter and inspect any property, premises or place on, or at, which an air contaminant source is located or is being constructed, installed or established, at any reasonable time, for the purpose of ascertaining the state of compliance with this chapter and rules and regulations in force pursuant thereto. No person shall refuse entry or access to any authorized representative of the department who requests entry for purposes of inspection, and who presents appropriate credentials, nor shall any person obstruct, hamper or interfere with any such inspection. If requested, the owner or operator of the premises shall receive a report setting forth all facts found which relate to compliance status. (b) The department may conduct tests and take samples of air contaminants, fuel, process material or other material which affects, or may affect, emission of air contaminants from any source. Upon request of the department, the person responsible for the source to be tested shall provide necessary holes in stacks or ducts and such other safe and proper sampling and testing facilities, exclusive of instruments and sensing devices as may be necessary for proper determination of the emission of air contaminants. If an authorized employee of the department during the course of an inspection obtains a sample of air contaminant, fuel, process material or other material, he shall give the owner or operator of the equipment or fuel facility a receipt for the sample obtained. (Acts 1971, No. 769, p. 1481, §9.)
AL Code § 22-28-20 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 22 - Health, Mental Health, and Environmental Control.|Title 1 - Health and Environmental Control Generally.|Chapter 28 - Alabama Air Pollution Control Act.|Section 22-28-20 - Availability of Records, Reports or Information.

Section 22-28-20Availability of records, reports or information. (a) Any records, reports or information obtained under this chapter shall be available to the public; except, that upon a showing satisfactory to the commission by any person that records, reports or information, or particular part thereof, other than emission data, to which the commission has access if made public would divulge production or sales figures or methods, processes or production unique to such person or would otherwise tend to affect adversely the competitive position of such person by revealing trade secrets, the commission shall consider such record, report or information, or particular portion thereof, confidential in the administration of this chapter. (b) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent disclosure of such report, record or information to federal, state or local representatives as necessary for purposes of administration of any federal, state or local air pollution control laws or when relevant in any proceeding under this chapter. (Acts 1971, No. 769, p. 1481, §14.)