Section 37-18-1 – Definitions.
Section 37-18-1 Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY. The state or any political subdivision thereof, or any executive or legislative department, unit, agency, board, commission, or authority of the state, or any political subdivision, or any public corporation, authority, agency, board, commission, or […]
Section 37-18-2 – Prohibition Against Restricting Use of a Utility Service by a Provider Authorized to Do Business in Alabama.
Section 37-18-2 Prohibition against restricting use of a utility service by a provider authorized to do business in Alabama. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, no governmental entity may adopt an ordinance, resolution, regulation, or policy that prohibits, or has the effect of restricting, a person’s or entity’s ability to use a utility service […]
Section 37-18-3 – Exercise of Police Powers; Licenses and Permits; Propane Regulations.
Section 37-18-3 Exercise of police powers; licenses and permits; propane regulations. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as affecting a governmental entity’s authority to do the following: (1) Exercise existing police powers to review and approve an application before issuing building permits or to otherwise enforce building, fire, and other public safety codes or […]
Section 37-18-4 – Relation to Rules of Alabama Public Service Commission.
Section 37-18-4 Relation to rules of Alabama Public Service Commission. Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to affect the rules of the Alabama Public Service Commission adopted in accordance with its powers under this title. This section does not limit or restrict the power or authority of a utility to take action pursuant to […]
Section 37-18-5 – Relation to Chapter 14.
Section 37-18-5 Relation to Chapter 14. Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to amend, alter, modify, or in any way affect Chapter 14. (Act 2021-336, §5.)