Alabama Codes

Title 37 - Public Utilities And Public Transportation

Chapter 1 - Railroad Preservation

  • Section 37-10-1 Short title
    This chapter may be cited as the "State Rail Preservation Act". ...
  • Section 37-10-2 Definitions
    When used in this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings, respectively, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) DEPARTMENT. ...
  • Section 37-10-3 Powers of state highway department generally
    The department is hereby authorized to exercise those powers necessary for the state to qualify for rail service continuation subsidies and for rail safety ...
  • Section 37-10-4 Expenditure of federal funds, etc., by department; cooperation with local or regional transportation authorities, governmental units, etc
    (a) The department is hereby authorized to expend federal funds now available under the provisions of the Federal Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act ...
  • Section 37-10-5 Requests for by department and provision by railroads of data and information; reimbursement of railroads for expenses incurred in gathering and compiling data; department to avoid disclosure of confidential information
    (a) The department in performing its planning function is authorized to request any railroad to provide such data and information as are necessary for ...
  • Section 37-10-6 Promulgation of rules and regulations
    The department shall promulgate rules and regulations consistent with and for the purpose of adequately implementing the provisions of this chapter. ...
  • Section 37-10-7 Appropriation
    Any sums of money necessary to supplement available federal funds to provide for those activities enumerated under Section 37-10-3 are hereby appropriated. The appropriation ...