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Alabama Administrative Code › Title 100 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD FOR REGISTRATION OF ARCHITECTS › Chapter 100-X-7 - CODE OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT › Section 100-X-7-.04 - Compliance With Laws

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(1) An
			 architect shall not, in the conduct of his or her architectural practice,
			 knowingly violate any state or federal criminal law.
(2) An architect shall neither offer nor make
			 any payment or gift to a government official (whether elected or appointed)
			 with the intent of influencing the official's judgment in connection with a
			 prospective or existing project in which the architect is interested.
(3) An architect shall comply with the
			 registration laws and regulations governing his or her professional practice in
			 any United States jurisdiction. An architect may be subject to disciplinary
			 action if, based on grounds substantially similar to those which lead to
			 disciplinary action in this jurisdiction, the architect is disciplined in any
			 other United States jurisdiction.
(4) An architect shall not present a check to
			 the Board that is returned unpaid by his or her financial
			 institution.
(5) An architect
			 registered in Alabama shall answer an inquiry concerning any matter under the
			 jurisdiction of the Board within thirty (30) days after the date the architect
			 receives notice of the inquiry. Failure to respond to an inquiry concerning any
			 matter under the jurisdiction of the Board shall constitute a separate
			 violation subject to disciplinary action by the Board.
(6) An employer engaged in the practice of
			 architecture shall not have been found by a court or an administrative tribunal
			 to have violated any applicable federal or state law protecting the rights of
			 persons working for the employer with respect to fair labor standards or with
			 respect to maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. For purposes of this
			 rule, any registered architect employed by a firm engaged in the practice of
			 architecture who is in charge of the firm's architectural practice, either
			 alone or with other architects, shall be deemed to have violated this rule if
			 the firm has violated this rule.
Author:
Board for Registration of
				  Architects
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										34-2-39.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 100 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD FOR REGISTRATION OF ARCHITECTS › Chapter 100-X-7 - CODE OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT › Section 100-X-7-.05 - Professional Conduct

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(1)
			 Each office engaged in the practice of architecture shall have an architect
			 resident and regularly employed in that office.
(2) An architect may sign and seal technical
			 submissions only if the technical submissions were:
(a) Prepared by the architect;
(b) Prepared by persons under the architect's
			 responsible control;
(c) Prepared
			 by another architect registered in the same jurisdiction if the signing and
			 sealing architect has reviewed the other architect's work and either has
			 coordinated the preparation of the work or has integrated the work into his or
			 her own technical submissions; or
(d) Prepared by another architect registered
			 in any United States jurisdiction and holding the certification issued by the
			 National Council of Architectural Registration Boards if the signing and
			 sealing architect has reviewed the other architect's work and has integrated
			 the work into his or her own technical submissions and the other architect's
			 technical submissions are prototypical building documents.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 100 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD FOR REGISTRATION OF ARCHITECTS › Chapter 100-X-8 - CERTIFICATES OF AUTHORIZATION › Section 100-X-8-.01 - General Requirements

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(1)
			 An entity may practice architecture in Alabama as a corporation, professional
			 corporation, professional association, partnership, or limited liability
			 company. An entity must meet the following requirements to be approved for
			 practice as an entity in Alabama:
(a)
			 Two-thirds (2/3) or more of the officers, partners, directors, members, or
			 others (depending on the legal structure of the entity) are registered/licensed
			 architects and/or licensed professional engineers in any United States
			 jurisdiction and are also voting stockholders of the entity; and
(b) At least one (1) of the stockholding
			 officers, partners, directors, or members must be an architect registered in
			 the State of Alabama, who has authority to contractually bind the entity and
			 whose name and registration seal shall appear on all documents prepared under
			 his or her responsible control.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 100 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD FOR REGISTRATION OF ARCHITECTS › Chapter 100-X-8 - CERTIFICATES OF AUTHORIZATION › Section 100-X-8-.02 - Application Procedures

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(1)
			 All applications for a COA shall be made in the format provided by the Board.
			 The firm entity will be required to furnish all applicable information
			 indicated on the form along with the required fee. Application fees will not be
			 refunded.
(2) Any entity required
			 to be qualified by the Alabama Secretary of State's Office to do business in
			 Alabama may file such qualification documents with that office concurrently
			 with application for a COA. The firm entity name on the COA must be the same as
			 the firm entity name on documents filed with the Alabama Secretary of State's
			 Office.
(3) Withholding
			 information, providing statements which are untrue, or misrepresenting
			 pertinent facts may be cause for denial of an application or revocation of the
			 COA.
(4) When the Board, after due
			 consideration of the application, finds that the firm entity is not eligible
			 for a COA, the application will be denied. In this event, the firm may not
			 offer, solicit, or perform architectural services as a firm entity.
(5) If the firm entity is dissolved or
			 reorganized, or if there is a change in the registered architect(s) in
			 responsible control of the practice of architecture in Alabama, the entity must
			 notify the Board in writing within thirty (30) days.
Author:
Board for Registration of
				  Architects
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										34-2-37.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 100 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD FOR REGISTRATION OF ARCHITECTS › Chapter 100-X-8 - CERTIFICATES OF AUTHORIZATION › Section 100-X-8-.03 - Renewal Requirements

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The Board shall issue renewal notices to each COA from the
				previous year to the last known address. Failure to receive a renewal reminder
				from the Board shall not constitute an excuse for failure to renew. The COA
				term is May 1 to April 30. No provision is made for partial payment for a
				partial year. Renewal fees are due on or before April 30 of each year. If the
				COA elects to renew electronically, a convenience fee or surcharge may be
				applied. COAs providing architectural services under a lapsed or expired COA
				shall be subject to disciplinary action by the Board.
Author:
Board for Registration of
				  Architects
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										34-2-37.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 105 - ALABAMA AGRICULTURAL CENTER BOARD › Chapter 105-X-1 - AID TO FAIRS STANDARDS AND CRITERIA FOR JUDGING FAIRS › Section 105-X-1-.01 - Purpose

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Under the provisions of
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
								2-7-31, the Special Awards Committee for Fairs shall establish the standards and criteria by which eligible fairs shall be judged. This chapter sets out those areas that will be judged and the possible scores for each area. It also further defines those areas of exhibits entitled to state aid under §
								2-7-24 above.
Author:
Charles H. Barnes
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										2-7-32.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 105 - ALABAMA AGRICULTURAL CENTER BOARD › Chapter 105-X-1 - AID TO FAIRS STANDARDS AND CRITERIA FOR JUDGING FAIRS › Section 105-X-1-.02 - Categories To Be Judged

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The following categories will be judged and scored by the committee. Scoring will be on the point system up to a maximum of 100 points.
(1) Individual Exhibits:
(a) Variety and quantity in categories: Consider population and area served. Score 0-5 points for below average, 6-10 points for average and 11-15 points for above average. Maximum 15 points.
(b) General appearance of entries and displays: Score 0-2 for below average 3-4 points for average and 5-7 for above average. Maximum 7 points.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 105 - ALABAMA AGRICULTURAL CENTER BOARD › Chapter 105-X-1 - AID TO FAIRS STANDARDS AND CRITERIA FOR JUDGING FAIRS › Section 105-X-1-.03 - Report Required Of Fair Officials

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The Special Awards Committee is authorized to require a report to be executed by at least two fair officials covering the entire operations of the fair, its facilities, exhibits, attendance, financial information and any other information deemed pertinent and necessary to aid in grading said fair.
Author:
Charles H. Barnes
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										2-7-32.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 105 - ALABAMA AGRICULTURAL CENTER BOARD › Chapter 105-X-1 - AID TO FAIRS STANDARDS AND CRITERIA FOR JUDGING FAIRS › Section 105-X-1-.04 - Exhibits Entitled To State Aid

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Under the provisions of
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
								2-7-24, the following classes of exhibits shall be the only type exhibits entitled to state aid:
(1) Livestock exhibits
(a) Beef cattle
(b) Dairy cattle
(c) Poultry
(d) Rabbits
(e) Sheep
(f) Swine
(g) Goats
(h) Horses - Halter and performance classes as recognized by the individual horse associations
(i) Other Livestock included in farm stock
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 105 - ALABAMA AGRICULTURAL CENTER BOARD › Chapter 105-X-1 - AID TO FAIRS STANDARDS AND CRITERIA FOR JUDGING FAIRS › Section 105-X-1-.05 - Classes Of Exhibits Not Allowed State Aid

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The following classes and items are not allowed state aid:
(1) Beauty pageants
(2) Noneducational contests and games
(a) Calf Scramble
(b) Greasy pig chase
(c) Pole climbing
(d) Attendance contest
(e) Needles in the haystack
(f) Other related games and contests
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 105 - ALABAMA AGRICULTURAL CENTER BOARD › Chapter 105-X-1 - AID TO FAIRS STANDARDS AND CRITERIA FOR JUDGING FAIRS › Section 105-X-1-.06 - Responsibilities Of The Fair

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(1) Not less than 30 days before holding its fair, the manager, president or secretary of the fair association which desires to share in state aid must file with the Center Board a list of prizes and premiums that are to be offered during their upcoming fair or a copy of the current year's premium book, if printed. This list should be a summary of the current premium book and should be broken down by departments or classes, whichever the case.
(2) Upon completion of the fair, two (2) copies of the fair's prize and premiums list should be forwarded to the Center Board along with a copy of the fair premium book indicating the State Agricultural Center Board - Fairs as being a co-sponsor of the fair. This report should be completed in its entirety listing only those classes approved for state aid.
(3) The winner list should show names and addresses of each prize and premium winner in each class and lot along with the amount paid each winner in each class and lot, and the total amount paid in premiums and awards.
Author:
Charles H. Barnes
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										2-7-32.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 105 - ALABAMA AGRICULTURAL CENTER BOARD › Chapter 105-X-1 - AID TO FAIRS STANDARDS AND CRITERIA FOR JUDGING FAIRS › Section 105-X-1-.07 - Fair Evaluation And Merit Awards

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(1) The points granted to each fair under the provisions of Rule No. 105-X-1-.02 will be used to determine which fair shall receive the state championship award, superior awards, excellent awards and standard awards under
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
								2-7-28.
(2) Fairs receiving point scores of 78 or above are deemed superior fairs. Fairs receiving point scores of 66-77 are deemed excellent fairs. Fairs receiving point scores of 50-65 are deemed standard fairs. These determinations will be used to distribute the funds as provided under §
								2-7-28.
Author:
Charles H. Barnes
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										2-7-32.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 105 - ALABAMA AGRICULTURAL CENTER BOARD › Chapter 105-X-1 - AID TO FAIRS STANDARDS AND CRITERIA FOR JUDGING FAIRS › Section 105-X-1-.08 - Review Procedure

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(1) Merit awards will be made at annual meetings of the Association of Alabama Fairs, but no checks will be presented at that time.
(2) Any reconsideration of these awards must be filed with the Agricultural Center Board no later than 15 days following the association's annual meeting. If no reconsideration request is filed, then the checks will be promptly processed and sent out.
(3) If a request for reconsideration is timely filed, the Center Board will review said request. The Board shall have final authority and may, in its discretion, make any change in awards which the Board feels is warranted. The Board shall resolve all requests for reconsideration within 30 days and the checks will be presented promptly thereafter.
Author:
Charles H. Barnes
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										2-7-32.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 105 - ALABAMA AGRICULTURAL CENTER BOARD › Chapter 105-X-1 - AID TO FAIRS STANDARDS AND CRITERIA FOR JUDGING FAIRS › Section 105-X-1-.09 - Divisions Of Fairs

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So that there will be no unfair competition, fairs shall be divided into three divisions, of small, medium, and large, based upon populations served by said fair.
(1) These divisions of fairs are defined as follows:
(a) A small fair is a fair that serves a population of up to 50,000 persons.
(b) A medium fair is a fair that serves a population of 50,000 persons or over, but less than 100,000 persons.
(c) A large fair is a fair that serves a population of 100,000 persons, or over.
(d) The determination of whether a fair shall be considered small, medium or large as defined above shall be the duty of, and wholly within the discretion of, the Special Awards Committee for fairs as defined in
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
									2-7-31.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 108 - AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY › Chapter 108-1-1 - LEGAL AUTHORITY › Section 108-1-1-.01 - Statutory Authority

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The statutory authority for the establishment of the Alabama
						Agricultural Development Authority is found at §
								2-3A-1,
Code of Ala.
						1975
.
Author:
Alabama Agricultural Development
							Authority
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
							1975
, §
										2-3A-1.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 108 - AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY › Chapter 108-1-1 - LEGAL AUTHORITY › Section 108-1-1-.02 - Adoption Of Loan Terms And Conditions

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The Alabama Agricultural Development Authority is authorized to
						establish loan terms and conditions as its board of directors may
						determine.
Author:
Alabama Agricultural Development
							Authority
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
							1975
, §
										2-3A-1.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 108 - AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY › Chapter 108-1-2 - DEFINITIONS › Section 108-1-2-.01 - Agricultural Operations

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Farming, ranching, the production of agricultural commodities
						(including, without limitation, the products of aquaculture and silvaculture)
						or the treating, processing, storing, manufacturing, marketing, distribution or
						exporting of agricultural commodities; provided, however, that such term shall
						not include any operation the principal purpose of which is the selling at
						retail of agricultural commodities or related products; provided, further, that
						costs of agricultural operations shall specifically include, but not be limited
						to, costs of acquiring and improving real and personal property, repairs,
						annual operating expenses, family living expenses and refinancing of debt
						incurred for any such costs.
Author:
Alabama Agricultural Development
							Authority
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
							1975
, §
										2-3A-2.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 108 - AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY › Chapter 108-1-2 - DEFINITIONS › Section 108-1-2-.02 - Authority

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The Alabama Agricultural Development
						Authority.
Author:
Alabama Agricultural Development
							Authority
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
							1975
, §
										2-3A-2.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 108 - AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY › Chapter 108-1-2 - DEFINITIONS › Section 108-1-2-.03 - Board

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The board of directors of the authority.
Author:
Alabama Agricultural Development
							Authority
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
							1975
, §
										2-3A-2.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 108 - AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY › Chapter 108-1-2 - DEFINITIONS › Section 108-1-2-.04 - Borrower

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Any individual, partnership, cooperative, corporation, or other
						entity that borrows or seeks to borrow funds from the authority, and is engaged
						in agriculture or agricultural activities, or both, and which meets all of the
						following criteria:
(a) Derives at
					least 60 percent of gross income from agriculture or agricultural
					activities.
(b) Is an Alabama
					resident.
(c) Is headquartered and
					operating in Alabama.
(d) Does not
					currently owe any defaulted taxes to the state or any political subdivision
					thereof.
Author:
Alabama Agricultural Development
							Authority
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
							1975
, §
										2-3A-2.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 108 - AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY › Chapter 108-1-2 - DEFINITIONS › Section 108-1-2-.05 - State

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The State of Alabama.
Author:
Alabama Agricultural Development
							Authority
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
							1975
, §
										2-3A-2.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 108 - AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY › Chapter 108-1-3 - LOAN PROGRAMS › Section 108-1-3-.01 - Cattle Working Facilities Loan Program

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Funds may be loaned by the authority to a borrower under the
						Cattle Working Loan Program if the borrower is engaged in agricultural
						operations in this state and the borrowed funds will be used for construction
						of improved cattle working facilities for use on farms and ranches in this
						state; enables increased efficiency in handling cattle, along with better
						monitoring of cattle herd health; and improves production practices.
(a) Applicants are subject to a $50 loan
					application fee for each application submitted.
(b) All borrowers seeking loans under this
					rule are subject to credit checks by the authority.
(c) All structures proposed to be built with
					funds loaned under this rule must meet certain standard criteria as determined
					by the authority and all building plans for any proposed project must be
					approved by an authority representative prior to award of a loan pursuant to
					this program.
(d) $20,000 is the
					maximum amount that will be loaned under this rule.
(e) An inspection of applicant's agricultural
					operation by an authority representative is required prior to loan
					approval.
(f) Application fee for
					each application submitted. All amounts borrowed under this rule shall be
					repaid to the authority, plus interest at the applicable rate, no later than 3
					years from the date loan proceeds are issued to the borrower.
(g) Interest charged on funds borrowed under
					this rule is 3%.
(h) All borrowed
					amounts must be full collateralized.
(i) All loans issued pursuant to this rule
					require personal guaranty by an individual with sufficient assets to fully
					satisfy the borrowed amount in the event of default.
(j) All borrowed amounts must be fully
					collateralized.
(k) The authority
					reserves the right to deny any loan application.
Author:
Alabama Agricultural Development
							Authority
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
							1975
, §
										2-3A-7.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 108 - AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY › Chapter 108-1-3 - LOAN PROGRAMS › Section 108-1-3-.02 - Commodity Barn Loan Program

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Funds may be loaned by the authority to a borrower under the
						Commodity Barn Loan Program if the borrower is engaged in agricultural
						operations in this state and will use the borrowed funds to purchase
						agricultural commodities in bulk to realize savings in the purchase of those
						agricultural commodities and those agricultural commodities will be used by the
						borrower for borrower's agricultural operations in this state.
(a) Applicants are subject to a $50
					loan
(b) All borrowers seeking
					loans under this rule are subject to credit checks by the authority.
(c) Loans issued pursuant to this rule are
					made in the following amounts:
(i)
					$7,500;
(ii) $15,000; or
(iii) $22,500
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 108 - AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY › Chapter 108-1-3 - LOAN PROGRAMS › Section 108-1-3-.03 - Equipment Shed Loan Program

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Funds may be loaned by the authority to a borrower under the
						Equipment Shed Loan Program if the borrower is engaged in agricultural
						operations in this state and will use the borrowed funds for construction of a
						new structure on a farm in this state to protect the borrower's equipment
						resulting in borrower receiving substantial economic benefits and improved
						operational efficiencies.
(a)
					Applicants are subject to a $50 loan application fee for each application
					submitted.
(b) All borrowers
					seeking loans under this rule are subject to credit checks by the
					authority.
(c) All structures
					proposed to be built with funds loaned under this rule must meet certain
					standard criteria as determined by the authority and all building plans for any
					proposed project must be approved by an authority representative prior to award
					of a loan pursuant to this program.
(d) $35,000 is the maximum amount that will
					be loaned under this rule.
(e) An
					inspection of applicant's agricultural operation by an authority representative
					is required prior to loan approval.
(f) All amounts borrowed under this rule
					shall be repaid to the authority, plus interest at the applicable rate, no
					later than 5 years from the date loan proceeds are issued to the
					borrower.
(g) Interest charged on
					funds borrowed under this rule is 3.5%.
(h) All borrowed amounts must be full
					collateralized.
(i) All loans
					issued pursuant to this rule require personal guaranty by an individual with
					sufficient assets to fully satisfy the borrowed amount in the event of
					default.
(j) The authority reserves
					the right to deny any loan application.
Author:
Alabama Agricultural Development
							Authority
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
							1975
, §
										2-3A-7.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 108 - AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY › Chapter 108-1-3 - LOAN PROGRAMS › Section 108-1-3-.04 - Hay Barn Loan Program

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Funds may be loaned by the authority to a borrower under the
						Hay Barn Loan Program if the borrower is engaged in agricultural operations in
						this state and will use the borrowed funds for construction of a new structure
						on a farm in Alabama to protect the borrower's hay, resulting in borrower
						receiving substantial economic benefits and improved hay quality.
(a) Applicants are subject to a $50 loan
					application fee for each application submitted.
(b) All borrowers seeking loans under this
					rule are subject to credit checks by the authority.
(c) All structures proposed to be built with
					funds loaned under this rule must meet certain standard criteria as determined
					by the authority and all building plans for any proposed project must be
					approved by an authority representative prior to award of a loan pursuant to
					this program.
(d) The maximum loan
					amounts available under this rule are as follows:
(i) $12,500 (40' x 60' barn), or
(ii) $25,000 (50' x 100' barn).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 108 - AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY › Chapter 108-1-3 - LOAN PROGRAMS › Section 108-1-3-.05 - Irrigation Loan Program

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The authority may loan funds to a borrower under the Irrigation
						Loan Program if the borrower's agricultural operations include production of
						Alabama fruits, vegetables, or nuts, and the borrowed funds will be used to aid
						with the cost of irrigating those crops.
(a) Applicants are subject to a $50 loan
					application fee for each application submitted.
(b) All borrowers seeking loans under this
					rule are subject to credit checks by the authority.
(c) Irrigation systems proposed to be
					installed with the funds borrowed pursuant to this rule must meet certain
					criteria as determined by the authority and all building or construction plans
					must be approved by an authority representative prior to award of a loan under
					this rule.
(d) The amount of a loan
					made under this rule is an amount negotiated and mutually agreed to by the
					authority and a borrower.
(e) An
					inspection of applicant's agricultural operation by an authority representative
					is required prior to loan approval.
(f) All amounts borrowed under this rule
					shall be repaid to the authority, plus interest at the applicable rate, no
					later than 4 years from the date loan proceeds are issued to the
					borrower.
(g) Interest charged on
					funds borrowed under this rule is 3.5%.
(h) All borrowed amounts must be fully
					collateralized.
(i) All loans
					issued pursuant to this rule require personal guaranty by an individual with
					sufficient assets to fully satisfy the borrowed amount in the event of
					default.
(j) The authority reserves
					the right to deny any loan application.
Author:
Alabama Agricultural Development
							Authority
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
							1975
, §
										2-3A-7.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 108 - AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY › Chapter 108-1-3 - LOAN PROGRAMS › Section 108-1-3-.06 - Special Loan Program

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The authority may loan funds to a borrower under the Special
						Loan Program if the borrower's engages in an agricultural operation in this
						state.
(a) The authority has the sole
					discretion determine if a borrower's proposed project may be financed with
					funds from the Special Loan Program.
(b) Applicants are subject to a $50 loan
					application fee for each application submitted.
(c) All borrowers seeking loans under this
					rule are subject to credit checks by the authority.
(d) All structures proposed to be built with
					funds loaned under this rule must meet certain standard criteria as determined
					by the authority and all building plans for any proposed project must be
					approved by an authority representative prior to award of a loan pursuant to
					this program.
(e) The amount of a
					loan made under this rule is an amount negotiated and mutually agreed to by the
					authority and a borrower.
(f) An
					inspection of applicant's agricultural operation by an authority representative
					is required prior to loan approval.
(g) The terms of a loan made pursuant to this
					rule (i.e., the interest rate on borrowed funds, the loan repayment period, and
					the amount of the loan) vary on a project-by-project basis. The authority
					reserves the right to determine the terms of a loan made under this
					rule.
(g) All borrowed amounts must
					be fully collateralized.
(i) All
					loans issued pursuant to this rule require personal guaranty by an individual
					with sufficient assets to fully satisfy the borrowed amount in the event of
					default.
(j) The authority reserves
					the right to deny any loan application.
Author:
Alabama Agricultural Development
							Authority
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
							1975
, §
										2-3A-7.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 108 - AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY › Chapter 108-1-4 - ADOPTION OF RULES AND REGULATIONS › Section 108-1-4-.01 - Notice Of Intended Action

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Prior to adoption, amendment, or repeal of any rule, the
						authority shall give at least 35 days' notice of its intended action by
						publishing said notice in the Alabama Administrative Monthly.
Author:
Alabama Agricultural Development
							Authority
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
							1975
, §
										41-22-5.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 108 - AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY › Chapter 108-1-4 - ADOPTION OF RULES AND REGULATIONS › Section 108-1-4-.02 - Notice And Public Comment

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(1) The notice of
					intended action shall include the following:
(a) A statement of either the terms or
					substance of the intended action or a description of the subjects and issues
					involved;
(b) The time, place, and
					manner in which interested persons may present their views thereon.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 108 - AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY › Chapter 108-1-4 - ADOPTION OF RULES AND REGULATIONS › Section 108-1-4-.03 - Public Hearing

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At the next meeting of the authority following the expiration
						of the 35 day notice period, a public hearing on any proposed rule changes will
						be held before adoption of the proposed rule or rules. All interested parties
						who make timely written request will be afforded the opportunity to
						speak.
Author:
Alabama Agricultural Development
							Authority
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
							1975
, §
										41-22-5.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 108 - AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY › Chapter 108-1-4 - ADOPTION OF RULES AND REGULATIONS › Section 108-1-4-.04 - Effective Date

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The effective date of these rules and regulations, of all
						amendments thereto and repeals thereof, and of the adoption of emergency rules
						shall be determined in accordance with the Alabama Administrative Procedure
						Act.
Author:
Alabama Agricultural Development
							Authority
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
							1975
, §
										41-22-5.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 108 - AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY › Chapter 108-1-4 - ADOPTION OF RULES AND REGULATIONS › Section 108-1-4-.05 - Emergency Rules

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Emergency rules will be adopted pursuant to the Alabama
						Administrative Procedure Act.
Author:
Alabama Agricultural Development
							Authority
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
							1975
, §
										41-22-5.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 110 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF ARCHIVES AND HISTORY › Chapter 110-X-1 - GENERAL RULES › Section 110-X-1-.01 - Description Of The Alabama Department Of Archives And History

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(1) The mission of the Alabama Department of Archives and History is to tell the story of the people of Alabama by preserving records and artifacts of historical value and promoting a better understanding of Alabama history.
(2) Contact of Agency: To obtain information or to make submissions or requests, contact the Director of the Alabama Department of Archives and History, 624 Washington Avenue, PO Box 300100, Montgomery, Alabama 36130-0100, Telephone (334) 242-4435.
Author:
Clara Jehle, Administrative Analyst
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										41-6-1.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 110 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF ARCHIVES AND HISTORY › Chapter 110-X-1 - GENERAL RULES › Section 110-X-1-.02 - Adoption, Amendment, And Repeal Of Rules

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A petition requesting the adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule must be submitted in writing to the office of the Director of the Alabama Department of Archives and History. Each written petition shall state with particularity facts sufficient to show the person seeking relief is substantially affected by the rule. Each petition will be reviewed and presented to the Board of Trustees of the Alabama Department of Archives and History for consideration and disposition at the next scheduled Board meeting. The Board shall either deny a petition in writing on the merits stating its reasons for the denial or shall initiate rule making procedures in accordance with
Code of Ala. 1975
, Section 41-22-1 through 44-22-27.
Author:
Clara Jehle, Administrative Analyst
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										41-6-1.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 110 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF ARCHIVES AND HISTORY › Chapter 110-X-1 - GENERAL RULES › Section 110-X-1-.03 - Departmental Access Policies

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(1) The Reference
			 staff of the Public Services Division receives hundreds of reference requests
			 each month for general information about its collections and services as well
			 as specific queries for information found in its archival and artifact
			 holdings. Requests are answered in the order they are received, regardless of
			 their means of transmission, except for official requests from state and local
			 government officials which are given priority or requests that may entail
			 unusual time-sensitive requirements.
(2) The Archives Research Room is open to the
			 public Tuesday through Saturday. The Archives Museum is open to the public
			 Monday through Saturday. Guided tours are available by appointment
			 only.
Authors:
Clara Jehle, Administrative Analyst;
				  Steve Wheat, Administrative Division Director
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										41-6-1.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 110 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF ARCHIVES AND HISTORY › Chapter 110-X-1 - GENERAL RULES › Section 110-X-1-.04 - Departmental Fees

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(1)
Research Fees
.
			 Non-Alabama residents are required to pay a non-refundable twenty-five dollar
			 ($25.00) out-of-state research fee per each surname inquiry. In-State residents
			 are required to pay a non-refundable fifteen-dollar ($15.00) research fee. The
			 research fee includes up to twenty photocopies at no additional cost.
			 Additional photocopies will be charge at the rate of twenty-five cents ($.25)
			 per page.
(2)
Copying
			 Fees
.
(a) Self-service photocopy
			 machine and pages printed on the research room printer from the public access
			 computers at the rate of ten cents ($.10) per page.
(b) Documents photocopied or scanned by
			 department staff on photocopier at the rate of twenty-five cents ($.25) per
			 page.
(c) Self-service microfilm
			 printer copies at the rate of twenty-five ($.25) per page.
(d) Self-service microfilm images saved to
			 USB drive - no charge.
(e) 4G USB
			 drives are available for sale at the rate of eight-dollars ($8.00) per
			 drive.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 130 - ALABAMA STATE COUNCIL ON THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES › Chapter 130-X-1 - POLICY AND PROCEDURES › Section 130-X-1-.01 - Enabling Legislation Of The Alabama State Council On The Arts

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See
Code of Ala. 1975
, §§
								41-9-40 through
				41-9-47.
Author:
Albert B. Head
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										41-9-40 through
				  41-9-47.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 130 - ALABAMA STATE COUNCIL ON THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES › Chapter 130-X-1 - POLICY AND PROCEDURES › Section 130-X-1-.02 - Bylaws Of The Alabama State Council On The Arts

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See Appendix attached to these rules.
Author:
Albert B. Head
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										41-9-40 through
				  41-9-47.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 130 - ALABAMA STATE COUNCIL ON THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES › Chapter 130-X-1 - POLICY AND PROCEDURES › Section 130-X-1-.03 - Council Services

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(1) Helps
			 local arts councils, arts organizations and schools to develop arts activities
			 by providing technical assistance and partial funding of projects.
(2) Develops and promotes, through grants and
			 technical assistance, the enhancement of arts education statewide.
(3) Provides financial support for the
			 operation of discipline-oriented arts organizations, independent coordinating
			 organizations, and statewide arts service organizations which meet established
			 criteria outlined in grants guidelines.
(4) Assists the state's larger
			 discipline-oriented organizations in making their programming available through
			 touring and outreach on a regional or statewide basis, particularly in areas
			 with limited access to professional offerings.
(5) Provides a variety of services to
			 individual Alabama artists including showcasing work, employment opportunities,
			 technical assistance and offering fellowships.
(6) Encourages and recognizes outstanding
			 achievement in the arts and notable contributions to the arts through the
			 presentation of an arts awards program bi-annually.
(7) Provides through publications,
			 newsletters, workshops, conferences and speakers, information about arts in
			 Alabama and the State Council.
(8)
			 Council planning and research involves data regarding organizations and
			 economic impact of arts activity in Alabama generated by the nonprofit arts
			 organizations. This data gathering provides information for the legislature,
			 other branches of local and state governments, the business community, and the
			 tourist industries.
(9) Sponsors
			 conferences and leadership institutes on arts and arts-related topics for
			 artists, arts administrators, board members and arts volunteers.
(10) Maintains a liaison with arts related
			 federal agencies and agencies of state and local governments.
(11) Participates as a member state in South
			 Arts, a nine-state regional organization which provides shared cultural
			 resources for state arts agencies including workshops for State Arts Council
			 members and staff.
(12) Assists
			 arts organizations and local government in securing federal grants in the
			 arts.
(13) Works in partnership
			 with the National Endowment for the Arts, an independent federal agency, in
			 identifying needs and providing support for arts organizations and arts
			 programming in Alabama, which includes the receipt and disbursement of federal
			 funds annually designated for Alabama.
Author:
Elliot A. Knight
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										41-9-40 through
				  41-9-47.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 130 - ALABAMA STATE COUNCIL ON THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES › Chapter 130-X-1 - POLICY AND PROCEDURES › Section 130-X-1-.04 - Appeal Process

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(1) While the
			 fifteen-member Council appointed by the Governor is the final decision point
			 for grants, any individual or organization whose application was not approved
			 for funding may appeal to the Council for review of its decision.
(2) A written intent to appeal Council action
			 should be submitted within thirty days after receiving notice of the Council's
			 funding decision. Correspondence should be addressed to the executive
			 director.
(3) Within thirty days, a
			 staff/petitioner conference will be held for Informal review discussion of
			 action taken by the Council.
(4) If
			 the petitioner's concerns are not resolved at the informal conference, a formal
			 review may be requested by the petitioner within ten days of the informal
			 conference. Formal review requests must be made in writing to the executive
			 director and must include reasons for requesting a formal hearing.
(5) Within ten days after receipt of the
			 request for a formal hearing, the executive director will notify the Grants
			 Review Committee chairman and the chairman of the Council; and a formal hearing
			 will be arranged for the petitioner at the next scheduled Council
			 meeting.
(6) The appeal process is
			 confined to review those decisions reached on the application as originally
			 filed and on information available to the Council at the time of its
			 action.
(7) Organization applicants
			 for each deadline are invited to appear before the Grants Review Committee as
			 part of a "public hearing" in order to highlight information and answer
			 questions about specific applications.
Author:
Albert B. Head
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										41-9-40 through
				  41-9-47.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 130 - ALABAMA STATE COUNCIL ON THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES › Chapter 130-X-1 - POLICY AND PROCEDURES › Section 130-X-1-.05 - Public Participation At Council Meetings

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(1) The Alabama State Council on the Arts as
			 a public agency, maintains an open meeting policy on all quarterly meetings
			 where action is taken and business conducted.
(2) Persons or groups who plan to attend a
			 meeting should notify the Council in advance of the meeting so that adequate
			 space may be assured.
(3) Persons
			 interested in addressing the Council are asked to notify the executive director
			 in advance of the meeting so that a time may be provided on the agenda and so
			 that, in cases of petitions' request, the staff can prepare information the
			 Council may need for consideration.
(4) Visitors attending the Council meeting
			 who will be presenting a petition or offering gestures of hospitality or
			 providing information may be confined to an agreed upon time limit if it
			 becomes necessary to accommodate all visitors making a presentation.
(5) Persons who wish to prepare materials for
			 Council consideration should provide twenty copies. Materials distributed at
			 Council meetings become part of the public record and property of the
			 Council.
(6) Guests attending
			 Council meetings may request a copy of the minutes of that meeting after they
			 have been approved by the Council at its next quarterly meeting.
(7)
Roberts' Rules of Order
apply at all Council meetings.
Author:
Albert B. Head
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										41-9-40 through
				  41-9-47.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 130 - ALABAMA STATE COUNCIL ON THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES › Chapter 130-X-1 - POLICY AND PROCEDURES › Section 130-X-1-.06 - Freedom Of Information

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(1) Access
			 to public records of the Alabama State Council on the Arts is provided as soon
			 as possible upon request from any citizen.
(2) Such requests, oral or written, must
			 include a clear description of the material requested. The Deputy Director
			 responds to all requests upon approval of the Director.
(3) A properly submitted request entitles one
			 to inspect, copy or receive one copy of any public record not expressly
			 exempted.
(4) Requesters are given
			 a reasonable opportunity to inspect and examine records during normal business
			 hours. Records cannot be moved from the ASCA office.
(5) Requests for a certified copy of a public
			 record are satisfied by the following statement, "I certify that this is a true
			 and exact copy," signed by an ASCA staff member.
Author:
Albert B. Head
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										41-9-40 through
				  41-9-47.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 130 - ALABAMA STATE COUNCIL ON THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES › Chapter 130-X-1 - POLICY AND PROCEDURES › Section 130-X-1-.07 - Advisory Panels

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(1) Since its
			 beginning, the Alabama State Council on the Arts has sought the expertise of
			 arts professionals from across the state to advise the Council in determining
			 projects and programs to be funded or activities to be undertake. For this
			 purpose, the Council appoints advisory panels in all the arts disciplines
			 and/or grant program categories.
(2) Each advisory panel is composed of three
			 to eight members appointed to evaluate applications submitted at a specific
			 deadline. Panel members are selected on the basis of their special competence
			 and reputation in their field. In the composition of each panel, geographical
			 location is considered.
(3)
			 Nominations for advisory panel members come from current advisors, from ASCA
			 staff members, from arts administrators and arts organizations throughout the
			 state, from interested citizens, and from council members.
(4) Prior to appointment and/or no later than
			 thirty days after appointment, each panel member discloses any affiliation with
			 any organization applying for council funding involving review by said panel
			 member. A panel member does not in any way advise on any applications from such
			 organizations.
(5) Duties and
			 activities of Advisory Panels include:
(a)
			 Review and provide a critical analysis of grant applications. This
			 responsibility involves careful, professional judgment about the artistic merit
			 of proposed projects in light of the guidelines for program under
			 consideration. Recommendations of advisory panels do influence Council
			 decision. However, the Council maintains full responsibility for final grant
			 determination.
(b) Attendance at
			 and evaluation of arts programs, projects, exhibits, and various arts
			 activities.
(c) Serves as workshop
			 resource persons, as consultants to arts organizations, and as advisors to ASCA
			 in developing programs.
(d)
			 Panelists are compensated for their service at a rate determined by the
			 Council.