Alabama Administrative Code

A driver whose physical condition requires corrective lenses or a hearing aid must wear the proper corrective lenses or hearing aid at all times while he is driving. Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 770-X-10-.19-7-1-.11 Effective October 1978. Filed with LRS February 5, 2013. Filed for …

Except in case of emergency, no driver shall permit a motor vehicle to which he is assigned to be driven by any person not authorized to drive such vehicle by the commuter carrier in control thereof. Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 770-X-10-.19-7-1-.12 Effective October 1978. Filed wit…

(1) No person shall dispatch or drive any motor vehicle or permit any passengers therein, when the following conditions are known to exist, until such conditions have been remedied or repaired: (a) Where an occupant has been affected by carbon monoxide; (b) Where carbon monoxide …

Every motor vehicle operated under a commuter certificate must have the parts and accessories required by these rules and in the condition required by these rules. Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 770-X-10-.19-7-1-.14 Effective October 1978. Filed with LRS February 5, 2013. Filed for Co…

(1) Every motor vehicle operated under a commuter certificate shall have: (a) On the front, at least two head lamps, an equal number at each side; two turn signals, one at each side. (b) On the rear, two tail lamps, one at each side, two stop lamps, one at each side; and two turn…

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 770-X-10-.19-7-1-.16

(1) Parking Brakes - Every motor vehicle operated under a commuter certificate shall have a parking brake system adequate to hold the vehicle on any grade on which it is operated under any condition of loading on a surface free from ice or snow, and capable of stopping the vehicl…

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 770-X-10-.19-7-1-.18

No motor vehicle shall be operated under a commuter certificate if the fuel tank, fuel lines, or any other part of the fuel system is not in good condition or is leaking. Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 770-X-10-.19-7-1-.19 Effective October 1978. Filed with LRS February 5, 2013. Filed…

(1) Requirements for Tires (a) No motor vehicle shall be operated under a commuter certificate if the tires do not comply with Alabama law. (b) No motor vehicle shall be operated under a commuter certificate with regrooved, recapped or retreaded tires on the front wheels. (2) Req…

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 770-X-10-.19-7-1-.21

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 770-X-10-.19-7-1-.22

(1) General - Every commuter carrier shall systematically inspect and maintain, or cause to be systematically maintained, all motor vehicles subject to its control, and the accessories required hereby to be mounted thereon, to insure that such motor vehicles and accessories are i…

Carriers For Nonprofits Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 770-X-10-.20

(1) Carrier For Nonprofits - The term "Carrier for Nonprofits" means a person who for compensation transports passengers for any nonprofit educational, religious, or charitable institution, society or corporation, or for any nonprofit literary or scientific institution, or public…

(1) No person subject to the Alabama Motor Carrier Act shall operate as a carrier for nonprofits unless there is in force with respect to such person a Certificate for Nonprofits A, or Certificate for Nonprofits B, or a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity. (2) The req…

(1) Applications for Certificates for Nonprofits A and B shall be made in writing to the Commission, in the form prescribed by the Commission, and shall contain the information required by such forms. All of these applications shall be verified under oath. (2) Each application sh…

(1) Each holder of a Certificate for Nonprofits A shall display on both sides of each vehicle operated under the certificate the following: (a) The name or business name under which the certificate was issued, (b) The name of the carrier's domicile or principal place of business,…

(1) No person shall engage in operations as a carrier for nonprofits unless such person has insurance in not less than the amounts prescribed in this rule, and unless such person has current evidence of such insurance on file with the Commission as prescribed in this rule. (2) Th…

(1) Each motor carrier that operates as a carrier for nonprofits shall file quarterly reports listing the names and addresses of the nonprofit organization, corporation, institution, or society and the organizers, sponsors, or promoters, if any together with the date(s) of each t…

(1) Each holder of a Certificate for Nonprofits A shall comply with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations now or hereafter promulgated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration of the United States Department of Transportation. (2) Each holder of a Certificate for…

The following sections apply, to the extent provided herein, to all brokers of transportation by motor vehicle as defined in 18.2. Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 770-X-10-18-.01 Effective January 1978. Filed with LRS February 5, 2013. Filed for Codification in the Alabama Administrati…

These Rules and Regulations shall govern every person who operates, as a common carrier or for hire, any pipeline for the transportation of oil, gas or other commodity in intrastate commerce in Alabama (Such persons are called "pipeline carriers" in these Rules and Regulations). …

Pipeline carriers of hazardous materials shall comply with the relevant safety standards adopted by the United States Department of Transportation; in addition, compliance is required notwithstanding U.S. Department of Transportation exemptions for gathering lines. Notes Ala. Adm…

(1) Appropriate meters or other appropriate measuring devices shall be installed to show the quantity of product put into the pipeline, and the quantity of product removed from the system in the normal course of business. (2) Appropriate documents showing meter readings or other …

Each pipeline carrier shall have on file with the Commission a tariff containing its rates, charges and rules for transportation and any related service; provided, however, that the rates and charges may be contained in contracts, but only if the contract or a complete copy has b…

(1) Annual Reports - Each pipeline carrier shall file with the Commission, within 90 days after the close of its fiscal year, its annual report on forms supplied by the Commission, provided, however, that:(a) The carrier's Alabama intrastate transportation revenue shall be shown …

Each pipeline carrier shall pay to the Commission the inspection and supervision fees required by law. These fees shall be paid on all Alabama intrastate transportation revenue, including the Alabama intrastate transportation revenue of interstate pipelines. Notes Ala. Admin. Cod…

The following shall be known as the "Uniform System of Accounting and Reporting for Utilities." "Utility" as herein used shall be held to include all utilities as defined in Section 37-4-1, Code of Ala. 1975, and all pipeline companies as defined in Section 37-2-1, Code of Ala. 1…

All utilities shall keep their books of record as herein prescribed by this Commission. Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 770-X-2-.02 Effective January 1968. Amended January 1998. Filed with LRS February 5, 2013. Filed for Codification in the Alabama Administrative Code by the Alabama Pu…

The accounting systems hereby prescribed are as follows: (a) Electric and Gas: The appropriate, currently effective Uniform System of Accounts of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission shall be used by all electric and gas utilities. (b) Water: Generally Accepted Accounting Pri…

The classification which governs the minimum detail in which each utility shall keep its accounts shall be determined according to the annual gross operating revenue of such utility as more fully set forth in the general instructions contained in the Uniform System of Accounts pr…

Each utility shall so keep its general, subsidiary and books of original entry, together with all documents pertaining to either plant or operating accounts as clearly to reflect the cost of its properties, including additions thereto and retirements therefrom; also as correctly …

Every utility furnishing service within this State must either keep its books of account and records at its principal place of business in this State, or keep and preserve them elsewhere, and deliver them at its principal place of business in this State, at such reasonable time o…

Where the same company operates in Alabama as well as in other states, it shall keep its investment, revenue and expense accounts for its property in the State of Alabama, separately from those of its property in other states. Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 770-X-2-.07 Effective Janua…

The books and records of all utilities shall be open for examination and inspection by members of the Commission or its authorized representatives or employees at any reasonable time. Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 770-X-2-.08 Effective January 1968. Filed with LRS February 5, 2013. F…

Each utility within the jurisdiction of this Commission shall file annual financial operating and statistical reports upon forms prescribed by or authorized by the Commission and such other reports of like nature at more frequent intervals as may be required by direction of the C…

The above-described annual report shall be filed with the Commission on or before the first day of the fifth (5th) month following the end of the reporting utility's fiscal year. The report shall be a true and correct statement of facts as contained in the books and records of th…

All annual reports and other reports made to the Commission shall be signed and sworn to by the President (or Vice President) and Treasurer or other officer in charge of such accounting, or, if under trust or receivership operation, by majority of trustees or receivers, or, if un…

All annual reports must be made in triplicate and two copies thereof returned to the Commission and the third copy retained in the files of the utility for permanent reference. Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 770-X-2-.12 Effective January 1968. Filed with LRS February 5, 2013. Filed fo…

The Commission may, from time to time, alter or amend, or make such modifications with respect to the application of the above prescribed rules and regulations as may be deemed necessary and proper to meet changed and exceptional conditions. Also, the Commission may authorize exc…

The above prescribed rules and regulations are not intended to and shall not have the effect of abrogating, repealing or modifying rules of specific application which have heretofore been authorized or which may in the future be authorized for any utility. Notes Ala. Admin. Code …

(1) The electric plant of the utility shall be constructed, installed, maintained, and operated in accordance with accepted good engineering practice in the electric industry to assure, as far as reasonably possible, continuity of service, uniformity in the quality of service fur…

(1) All Meters (a) The center of meters hereafter installed shall not be more than five (5) or less than four (4) feet above final grade of floor level. (b) When metering for seven (7) or more apartments grouped on one wall, the center of meters hereafter installed may be as high…

(1) Metering Laboratory (a) Whenever any utility is maintaining or shall hereafter establish and maintain a metering laboratory, periodic inspection by the Commission will be made of the instruments and methods in use, and if instruments and methods are acceptable to the Commissi…

(1) Meter Adjustments - Watt-Hour Meters must be adjusted to meet the following accuracy requirements before installation and after periodic or any other test.(a) No watt-hour meter that has an incorrect register constant, test constant, gear ratio or dial train, or that register…

(1) Meter Adjustments - Demand meters must be adjusted to meet the following accuracy requirements before installation and after periodic or any other test. (a) Solid State Meters: 1. Electrical Element - Error shall not exceed 2 percent of full scale rating. 2. Timing Element (r…

(1) All tests on watt-hour meters and demand meters in service provided for in these rules shall be made with approved testing apparatus either in the place of permanent location on the customer's premises, or in the meter shop of the utility. (2) For any meter that is read remot…

(1) All new watt-hour and demand meters shall be tested and adjusted to register accurately to within the limits specified in 770-X-3-.04 and 770-X-3-.05 before installation. Manufacturers' tests at factory on new meters with quality control and laboratory sample testing will be …

(1) All types of watt-hour meters and demand meters installed upon customer's premises shall be tested in accordance with the latest revision of the American National Standards Institute's Code for Electricity Metering (ANSI C12.1) and with the preceding Electric Rules 770-X-3-.0…