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AL Code § 9-10B-18 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 9 - Conservation and Natural Resources.|Chapter 10B - Alabama Water Resources.|Section 9-10B-18 - Adoption of Rules and Regulations for Operation of Commission; Administrative Hearings.

Section 9-10B-18Adoption of rules and regulations for operation of commission; administrative hearings. As soon as reasonably practicable, but in no event later than one year from February 23, 1993, the commission shall adopt rules and regulations for the operation of the commission. The commission shall also adopt rules governing all administrative hearings and appeals involving the commission and the Office of Water Resources. (Acts 1993, No. 93-44, p. 78, §19.)
AL Code § 9-10B-22 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 9 - Conservation and Natural Resources.|Chapter 10B - Alabama Water Resources.|Section 9-10B-22 - Implementation of Use Restriction Alternatives; Conditions, Limitations, or Restrictions on Certificate of Use.

Section 9-10B-22Implementation of use restriction alternatives; conditions, limitations, or restrictions on certificate of use. (a) Upon the designation of any area of the state as a capacity stress area where the commission specifically finds the implementation of a use restriction alternative is necessary because the aggregate existing or reasonably foreseeable uses of the waters of the state in such an area exceed or will exceed the availability of such waters and is required to protect the availability of the waters of the state within such area, the commission shall immediately initiate rule-making procedures to consider appropriate conditions or limitations applicable to all certificates of use within such area; provided, however, that the commission shall not adopt or promulgate any rule or regulation with respect to any capacity stress area without the concurrence of 13 of the members of the commission. Any such conditions or limitations shall be confined to matters necessary for the protection of the beneficial use of the waters of the state. In addition to any other requirement of law, the notice of rule-making shall be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, to each person within such area holding a certificate of use. The notice of rule-making shall include a description of the actions proposed by the commission, including the duration thereof, in the capacity stress area. (b) Any rules or regulations proposed under this section shall consider fully all relevant matters prior to the adoption of any conditions, limitations, or restrictions upon any certificate of use within a capacity stress area. Such matters shall include, but shall not be limited to: the uses of water under each certificate of use within such area; the quantity of any water returned by each holder of a certificate of use to the capacity stress area; the reasonably foreseeable impacts to the economic or other interests of the state as a result of the imposition of any conditions, limitations, or restrictions upon each certificate of use; and the effect of such conditions, limitations, or restrictions upon the status of such area as a capacity stress area. (c) Every 12 months, or sooner if necessary or requested by the division chief, the commission shall confirm the conditions applicable to a capacity stress area to determine what, if any, modifications to the designation of the capacity stress area are appropriate. (Acts 1993, No. 93-44, p. 78, §23.)
AL Code § 9-10B-23 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 9 - Conservation and Natural Resources.|Chapter 10B - Alabama Water Resources.|Section 9-10B-23 - Authority of Alabama Department of Environmental Management to Implement and Enforce Rules and Regulations.

Section 9-10B-23Authority of Alabama Department of Environmental Management to implement and enforce rules and regulations. (a) In the event the commission adopts or promulgates any rules or regulations limiting or reducing the quantity of water available to a person holding a certificate of use, the implementation and enforcement of such rules and regulations shall be under the direction of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management. (b) The Alabama Department of Environmental Management and the Alabama Environmental Management Commission are hereby expressly authorized to perform the following duties and functions with respect to the implementation and enforcement of the rules and regulations adopted by the commission: (1) To receive copies of all reports or other documents submitted to the Office of Water Resources by holders of certificates of use within a capacity stress area; (2) Acting through the Alabama Department of Environmental Management, to issue an order assessing a civil penalty against any person in violation of any condition, limitation, or restriction of a certificate of use promulgated by the commission pursuant to Section 9-10B-22; provided, however, that all such orders shall be consistent with, and subject to the limitations set forth in, subdivision (19) of Section 9-10B-5; (3) To recommend to the Office of Water Resources or the commission actions to be taken within a capacity stress area or modifications, amendments, or repeals of any rules or regulations adopted by the commission regarding a capacity stress area; (4) Acting through the Alabama Environmental Management Commission, to hear administrative appeals of any order issued by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management pursuant to this section; and (5) Acting through the Alabama Environmental Management Commission, to adopt such rules and regulations as reasonably necessary to perform the functions authorized pursuant to this section; provided, however, that no such rules or regulations shall conflict or be inconsistent with the rules or regulations adopted by the commission in designating a capacity stress area. (Acts 1993, No. 93-44, p. 78, §24.)
AL Code § 9-10B-24 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 9 - Conservation and Natural Resources.|Chapter 10B - Alabama Water Resources.|Section 9-10B-24 - Alabama Water Resources Council Established; Composition of Members; Advisory Capacity.

Section 9-10B-24Alabama Water Resources Council established; composition of members; advisory capacity. There is hereby established the Alabama Water Resources Council. The Water Resources Council shall act in an advisory capacity to the Office of Water Resources and shall be comprised of one representative appointed by each of the following entities: The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management, the Alabama Department of Public Health, the Soil and Water Conservation Committee, the Alabama State Port Authority, the Geological Survey of Alabama, and the Water Resource Research Institute. From time to time, the division chief may request any other state agency to appoint a representative to the Water Resources Council. The Water Resources Council shall advise the Office of Water Resources on all matters concerning the waters of the state. (Acts 1993, No. 93-44, p. 78, §25.)
AL Code § 9-10B-25 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 9 - Conservation and Natural Resources.|Chapter 10B - Alabama Water Resources.|Section 9-10B-25 - Considerations When Designating Capacity Stress Areas; Authority of Local Organizations to Implement Proposed Actions.

Section 9-10B-25Considerations when designating capacity stress areas; authority of local organizations to implement proposed actions. During the designation of a capacity stress area, the commission shall give due consideration to any hydrologic boundaries or other geographical considerations in designating an area of the state as a capacity stress area. In addition, the commission shall determine whether any local organization, including, but not limited to, watershed management authorities, conservancy districts, or soil and water conservation districts, are duly organized and authorized to implement the proposed actions in a capacity stress area other than those actions delegated to the Alabama Department of Environmental Management pursuant to Section 9-10B-23. In the absence of local organizations or in the event any such local organizations do not have the authority or are not authorized to take the action proposed within the capacity stress area, the Office of Water Resources shall implement such actions promulgated and adopted by the commission; provided, however, the Office of Water Resources shall recognize, cooperate, and coordinate with any such local organizations involved with the management, conservation, protection, enhancement, and development of the waters of the state within the capacity stress area. (Acts 1993, No. 93-44, p. 78, §26.)
AL Code § 9-10B-26 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 9 - Conservation and Natural Resources.|Chapter 10B - Alabama Water Resources.|Section 9-10B-26 - Effect of Chapter on Other State Departments and Agencies.

Section 9-10B-26Effect of chapter on other state departments and agencies. Nothing in this chapter shall be interpreted as negating, destroying, impairing, preempting, or superseding any statutory, common law, or other legal right, duty, power, or authority of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the Alabama Department of Public Health, the Geological Survey of Alabama or any other agency or department of this state. (Acts 1993, No. 93-44, p. 78, §27.)
AL Code § 9-10B-27 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 9 - Conservation and Natural Resources.|Chapter 10B - Alabama Water Resources.|Section 9-10B-27 - Effect of Chapter on Water Use Rights of Riparian Land Owners.

Section 9-10B-27Effect of chapter on water use rights of riparian land owners. Nothing contained in this chapter shall change or modify existing common or statutory law with respect to the rights of existing or future riparian owners concerning the use of the waters of the state. (Acts 1993, No. 93-44, p. 78, §28.)
AL Code § 9-10B-28 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 9 - Conservation and Natural Resources.|Chapter 10B - Alabama Water Resources.|Section 9-10B-28 - Expenditure of Appropriations.

Section 9-10B-28Expenditure of appropriations. All appropriations to the Alabama Office of Water Resources shall be expended by the Office of Water Resources and Water Resources Commission for only those purposes authorized by this chapter. All penalties collected pursuant to this chapter shall be deposited in the General Fund. Subsequent appropriations may be made in conjunction with appropriations to the department. (Acts 1993, No. 93-44, p. 78, §29.)
AL Code § 9-10B-29 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 9 - Conservation and Natural Resources.|Chapter 10B - Alabama Water Resources.|Section 9-10B-29 - Charging Fees or Taxes.

Section 9-10B-29Charging fees or taxes. The Office of Water Resources and the Alabama Water Resources Commission shall not charge or collect any fees or taxes from any person as a result of this chapter or of the powers granted to the Office of Water Resources or the Alabama Water Resources Commission, unless expressly authorized by the Legislature. (Acts 1993, No. 93-44, p. 78, §30.)
AL Code § 9-10B-30 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 9 - Conservation and Natural Resources.|Chapter 10B - Alabama Water Resources.|Section 9-10B-30 - Application of Alabama Administrative Procedure Act.

Section 9-10B-30Application of Alabama Administrative Procedure Act. It is the intent of the Legislature that the Office of Water Resources and the Alabama Water Resources Commission shall be subject to all provisions of the Alabama Administrative Procedure Act, Chapter 22, Title 41. (Acts 1993, No. 93-44, p. 78, §31.)
AL Code § 9-10C-1 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 9 - Conservation and Natural Resources.|Chapter 10C - Alabama Drought Planning and Response Act.|Section 9-10C-1 - Short Title.

Section 9-10C-1Short title.  This chapter may be known and cited as the Alabama Drought Planning and Response Act. (Act 2014-400, p. 1466, §1.)
AL Code § 9-10C-2 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 9 - Conservation and Natural Resources.|Chapter 10C - Alabama Drought Planning and Response Act.|Section 9-10C-2 - Definitions.

Section 9-10C-2Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings: (1) ADAPT. The Alabama Drought Assessment and Planning Team as created by this chapter. (2) ADECA. The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs. (3) ADCNR COMMISSIONER. The Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. (4) ADEM DIRECTOR. The Director of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management. (5) AEMA DIRECTOR. The Director of the Alabama Emergency Management Agency. (6) ALABAMA ADJUTANT GENERAL. The Commanding General of the Alabama National Guard. (7) AGI COMMISSIONER. The Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries. (8) COMMUNITY PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM. A public water system which serves at least 15 service connections used by year-round residents or regularly serves at least 25 year-round residents. (9) DROUGHT CONSERVATION PLAN. A written plan that addresses graduated drought response procedures with implementation of specific measures based on drought severity. The drought conservation plan may be a separate plan or a component of a broader emergency response plan. (10) DROUGHT DECLARATION. A written summary, issued by OWR, containing a description of drought conditions throughout the state. (11) DROUGHT EMERGENCY. A written declaration by the Governor that drought conditions in all or any part of the state are of such severity that public health or safety is threatened. (12) DROUGHT MONITOR. The assessment of drought conditions throughout the United States published weekly by the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) on the "drought.gov" domain or its successor. (13) EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN. A written emergency response plan. (14) MIG. The Monitoring and Impact Group Subcommittee of ADAPT as created by this chapter. (15) MIG CHAIR. The Chair of the Monitoring and Impact Group Subcommittee as created by this chapter. (16) OFFICE OF WATER RESOURCES DIVISION DIRECTOR. The Division Director of the Office of Water Resources. (17) OFFICE OF WATER RESOURCES or OWR. The Alabama Office of Water Resources, a division of the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs. (18) STATE CLIMATOLOGIST. The State Climatologist of Alabama as appointed by the Governor and qualified to meet the roles and standards established by the American Association of State Climatologists as a Recognized State Climate Office. (19) STATE FORESTER. The Director of the Alabama Forestry Commission.  (20) STATE GEOLOGIST. The Director of the Geological Survey of Alabama. (Act 2014-400, p. 1466, §2.)
AL Code § 9-10C-3 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 9 - Conservation and Natural Resources.|Chapter 10C - Alabama Drought Planning and Response Act.|Section 9-10C-3 - Drought Plan.

Section 9-10C-3Drought plan.  (a) The Office of Water Resources shall publish a drought plan for the State of Alabama which shall include as a minimum the following: (1) Procedures for defining drought levels. (2) ADAPT and MIG operating procedures.  (3) Drought-related information collection, storage, and dissemination procedures. (4) Procedures related to the issuance of drought declarations. (5) Procedures for the development of inputs to the drought monitor. (6) Measures that encourage water conservation and efficiency throughout the state. (7) Public information and outreach on drought related programs and conditions. (b) The plan shall be updated periodically but no less than every five years. (c) Upon adoption by the state of any statewide legislation addressing water resource planning or policy, OWR shall review the drought plan and no later than 180 days following the adoption of the legislation shall make any changes in the plan necessary to ensure it is consistent with that legislation. (Act 2014-400, p. 1466, §3.)
AL Code § 9-10C-5 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 9 - Conservation and Natural Resources.|Chapter 10C - Alabama Drought Planning and Response Act.|Section 9-10C-5 - State Climatologist to Provide Input Regarding Drought Conditions.

Section 9-10C-5State Climatologist to provide input regarding drought conditions.  The State Climatologist, in coordination with the Office of Water Resources, shall be responsible for providing an input to the drought monitor concerning drought conditions in this state. The input shall be consistent with any drought declarations issued by the Office of Water Resources. The state drought plan shall include provisions for this coordination process. (Act 2014-400, p. 1466, §5.)
AL Code § 9-10C-6 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 9 - Conservation and Natural Resources.|Chapter 10C - Alabama Drought Planning and Response Act.|Section 9-10C-6 - Drought Conservation Plans.

Section 9-10C-6Drought conservation plans.  Each community public water system shall develop a drought conservation plan which addresses graduated drought response procedures with implementation of specific measures based on drought severity. The drought conservation plan may be a separate plan or a component of a broader emergency action plan. The procedures or plans shall include appropriate enforcement mechanisms. Copies of all plans shall be submitted to the Office of Water Resources, and it shall provide copies of the plan to ADEM upon its request. (Act 2014-400, p. 1466, §6.)
AL Code § 9-10C-7 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 9 - Conservation and Natural Resources.|Chapter 10C - Alabama Drought Planning and Response Act.|Section 9-10C-7 - Restrictions or Reductions in Water Use; Clearinghouse for Drought-Related Information.

Section 9-10C-7Restrictions or reductions in water use; clearinghouse for drought-related information. If a community public water system implements voluntary or mandatory restrictions or reductions in water use, the system shall report these actions to the Office of Water Resources. The Office of Water Resources shall also have the authority to require the reporting of other information, such as the status of local water supplies and sources. The Office of Water Resources shall maintain an information clearinghouse for this and other drought-related information and make the information available via the Internet or other appropriate means. (Act 2014-400, p. 1466, §7.)
AL Code § 9-10C-8 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 9 - Conservation and Natural Resources.|Chapter 10C - Alabama Drought Planning and Response Act.|Section 9-10C-8 - Drought Declarations.

Section 9-10C-8Drought declarations. The Office of Water Resources, with the advice and input from ADAPT, shall have the authority to issue drought declarations. These drought declarations shall provide information on where drought conditions are affecting this state, and the severity of those conditions. The drought declaration shall be based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, meteorological conditions, stream flow levels, reservoir elevations, soil moisture conditions, ground water levels, weather forecasts, as well as impacts to agriculture, water supplies, industry, recreation, and fish and wildlife habitats. (Act 2014-400, p. 1466, §8.)
AL Code § 9-10C-9 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 9 - Conservation and Natural Resources.|Chapter 10C - Alabama Drought Planning and Response Act.|Section 9-10C-9 - State of Emergency.

Section 9-10C-9State of emergency. Pursuant to the Governor's emergency powers, other powers granted by law, and this chapter he or she may issue a state of emergency and exercise the rights, powers, privileges, immunities, and responsibilities provided by the Alabama Emergency Management Act of 1955, commencing with Section 31-9-1. A declared state of emergency related to the drought conditions may also include executive orders to require restrictions or reductions of water withdrawals, allocating water on an equitable basis, or both. Any executive order restricting or reducing water withdrawals will specify the specific geographic area involved, conditions of the restriction, and the amount of the withdrawal reductions. These emergency executive orders may continue so long as conditions giving rise to the declaration of a drought emergency continue to threaten public health or safety. (Act 2014-400, p. 1466, §9.)
AL Code § 9-10C-10 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 9 - Conservation and Natural Resources.|Chapter 10C - Alabama Drought Planning and Response Act.|Section 9-10C-10 - Rulemaking Authority.

Section 9-10C-10Rulemaking authority.  The Office of Water Resources may promulgate and adopt rules consistent with the objectives of this chapter. (Act 2014-400, p. 1466, §10.)
AL Code § 9-14A-1 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 9 - Conservation and Natural Resources.|Chapter 14A - Alabama Public Recreational and Historical Facilities Improvement Act.|Section 9-14A-1 - Short Title.

Section 9-14A-1Short title. This chapter shall be known as the "Alabama Public Recreational and Historical Facilities Improvement Act." (Act 2000-708, p. 1487, §1.)
AL Code § 9-14A-2 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 9 - Conservation and Natural Resources.|Chapter 14A - Alabama Public Recreational and Historical Facilities Improvement Act.|Section 9-14A-2 - Legislative Findings.

Section 9-14A-2Legislative findings. The Legislature hereby finds and declares that it is necessary, desirable and in the public interest that the state parks system, public historical sites, and public historical parks be maintained and improved. It is the intention of the Legislature by the passage of this chapter to authorize the formation of two public corporations for the purposes of providing for the acquisition, provision, construction, improvement, renovation, equipping, and maintenance of the state parks system, public historical sites, and public historical parks, and to authorize the corporations to provide for payment of the costs of accomplishing the stated purposes by implementing Amendment 617 to the Constitution of Alabama of 1901 authorizing the issuance by the state of up to $110,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of general obligation bonds, which amendment was proposed by Act 98-413 and ratified by the electors of the state at the 1998 General Election, and by issuing and selling for the state, subject to the approval of the Governor, interest bearing general obligation bonds of the state not in excess of $110,000,000 in aggregate principal amount, as authorized by such constitutional amendment. One hundred four million dollars ($104,000,000) of the bonds shall be issued for the state by the Alabama State Parks System Improvement Corporation created herein, and the proceeds thereof shall be used exclusively for the purpose of paying the expenses incurred in the sale and issuance of bonds and for payment of the costs of the acquisition, provision, construction, improvement, renovation, equipping, and maintenance of the state parks system. Six million dollars ($6,000,000) of the bonds shall be issued for the state by the Alabama Public Historical Sites and Parks Improvement Corporation created herein, and the proceeds thereof shall be used exclusively for the purpose of paying the expenses incurred in the sale and issuance of the bonds and for payment of the costs of the acquisition, provision, construction, improvement, renovations, equipping and maintenance of public historical sites and public historical parks not under the jurisdiction of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. (Act 2000-708, p. 1487, §2.)