Title 9 — Title 9
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Ala. Code § 9-7-10 Definitions
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The following terms, whenever used in this chapter shall have the following respective meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) COASTAL AREA. The coastal waters, including the lands therein and thereunder, and the adjacent shorelands, including the waters ther…
Ala. Code § 9-7-11 Purpose of Chapter; Legislative Findings
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The purpose of this chapter is to promote, improve and safeguard the lands and waters located in the coastal areas of this state through a comprehensive and cooperative program designed to preserve, enhance and develop such valuable resources for the present and future well-being…
Ala. Code § 9-7-12 Declaration of State Policy
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The Legislature finds and declares that it is state policy: (1) To preserve, protect, develop and, where possible, to restore or enhance the resources of the state’s coastal area for this and succeeding generations; (2) To encourage and assist counties and municipalities, whereve…
Ala. Code § 9-7-13 Activities Deemed Permissible Uses Within Coastal Area; Determination
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of Additional Permissible Uses. (a) The Legislature of Alabama finds that the following activities shall constitute permissible uses within the coastal area: (1) The accomplishment of emergency decrees of any duly appointed health officer of a county or municipality or of the sta…
Ala. Code § 9-7-13.1 Dredging of Material for Use in Constructing a Residential Living
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Shoreline. (a) This section shall be known and may be cited as the Joe Faust Living Shoreline Act. (b) For the purposes of this section, the term “living shoreline” means natural shoreline restoration techniques for shoreline stabilization, including the planting of native vegeta…
Ala. Code § 9-7-14 Coastal Area Board - Created; Composition; Qualifications,
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Appointment, Term of Office and Compensation of Members; Officers; Meetings; Seal; Powers and Duties Generally; Executive Director and Employees; Technical Assistance to Board; Acceptance, Use and Disposition of Funds, Facilities, Etc. (a) through (g) Repealed by Acts 1982, No. 8…
Ala. Code § 9-7-15 Coastal Area Board - Development of Coastal Area Management
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Program. The board shall provide for the development of a comprehensive coastal area management program. The program shall be prepared in cooperation with local, regional, state and federal interests. The inland boundaries of the coastal area subject to the management program are…
Ala. Code § 9-7-16 Department of Environmental Management - Promulgation of Rules and
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Regulations. The department shall develop and promulgate, after notice and opportunity for full participation by relevant federal agencies, state agencies, local governments, regional organizations, port authorities and other interested parties, both public and private, such rule…
Ala. Code § 9-7-17 Approval by Governor of Management Program
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(a) The management program provided for in Section 9-7-15 shall not become effective until approved by the Governor. (b) Repealed by Acts 1982, No. 82-612, p. 1111, effective October 1. History: (Acts 1976, No. 534, p. 686, §10; Acts 1982, No. 82-612, p. 1111, §11.)
Ala. Code § 9-7-20 Requirements as to Permits Generally; Regulation of Uses of Lands
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Within Coastal Area by Local Government Units; Filing with Board Copies of Applications for Federal Permits. (a) It is the intent and purpose of this section to avoid duplication whenever possible as to managing activities within the coastal area and yet assure compliance with th…