Alabama Law
Alabama Hunter Education
In 1991, the Alabama Legislature passed legislation that requires all hunting license buyers born on or after August 1, 1977 to show proof of completion of an approved hunter education course prior to purchasing their hunting license. This legislation was amended in 2004 to exempt active duty military personnel, including Alabama National Guard personnel, and all Alabama Peace Officers and Standards Training Commission certified law enforcement officers currently working for an Alabama law enforcement agency. ... [Read More]
Department of Industrial Relations - New Hire
On April 22, 1997, Alabama Governor Fob James signed into law a bill requiring the establishment of a mandatory system for employer reporting of all newly hired and recalled workers. Its purpose is to reduce fraud in public programs and locate non-custodial parents who are delinquent in paying court-ordered child support. The law, which is mandated by the Federal Welfare Reform Act of 1996, was effective October 1, 1997. ... The New-Hire Act of 1997, signed into law by the Governor in April 1997, brought the State into compliance with the Federal Welfare Reform Act of 1996. This act is designed to accomplish the following: ... [Read More]
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The law provides that no person may practice in Alabama as a Certified Public Accountant or as a Public Accountant unless such person shall be the holder of an annual permit or temporary annual permit, in full force and effect, issued by the Alabama State Board of Public Accountancy. ... The profession of public accounting in Alabama is regulated by the provisions of Act No. 2003-393, Alabama Law, Regular Session, 2003, known as the “Public Accountancy Act of 2003.” This act and amendments thereto have been codified as Sections 34-1-1 through 34-1-22 of the Code of Alabama 1975. ... [Read More]
Alabama Department of Industrial Relations - Workers' Compensation Insurance
Alabama's Workers' Compensation Law provides significant and valuable benefit to both employer and employee. The employee is guaranteed a "benefit certain" in the event of an on-the-job injury or occupational disease. The employer pays for this insurance. The employer is protected by the "exclusive remedy" provisions of the Law. This means that an injured worker is entitled only to the benefits required by law, thus the employer's liability is limited. ... If you have more than four (4) employees, full-time or part-time and including officers of a corporation, the Alabama Workers' Compensation Law requires you to have workers' compensation insurance coverage. Employers of domestic employees, farm laborers, or casual employees and municipalities having a population of less than 2,000 (according to the most recent federal census) are not required to provide coverage but can elect to be covered by the provisions of the Alabama Workers' Compensation Law. ... [Read More]
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The board shall be subject to the Alabama Sunset Law, as provided in Chapter 20, Title 41, as an enumerated agency as provided in Section 41-20-3, and shall have a termination date of October 1, 2008, and every four years thereafter, unless continued pursuant to the Alabama Sunset Law. (Act 2004-518, §14.) ... (6) The board shall arrange for the administration of a licensure examination administered by the state or a national agency approved by the board. The examination shall be validated and nationally recognized as testing respiratory care competencies. The board may enter into agreements or contracts, consistent with state law, with outside organizations for the purpose of developing, administering, grading, and reporting the results of licensure examinations. Such organizations shall be capable of meeting the standards of the National Commission for Health Certifying Agencies, or its equivalent or successor organization. The board shall establish criteria for satisfactory performance on the examination. (Act 2004-518, §3.) ... [Read More]
Alabama Fishing Limits and General Regulations
It shall be unlawful to take fish on the Tennessee River or its impoundments by pulling a single hook or group of hooks through the water (snagging or snatching), provided said hooks may be so used with bait and/or lures to entice fish to strike or bite such bait or lure. It shall further be unlawful to catch a fish on the Tennessee River or its impoundments by hooking the fish in any place other than the mouth or head. Any fish hooked other than in the mouth or head must immediately be returned to the water from where it came with the least possible harm. ... [Read More]
GUIDE TO LAW ONLINE: United States - Alabama
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About the Alabama Department of Industrial Relations
This division has a compliance section which promotes employer compliance with the Alabama law. There are field examiners in different areas of the state which enforce compliance with the law to provide each employee the same benefits. ... This program ensures that lands mined for non-fuel minerals are reclaimed in accordance with state law. Examples of non-fuel minerals that are currently mined in Alabama include sand, gravel, clay, and bauxite. This section issues mining permits, ensures that mine sites are properly bonded for reclamation purposes, and makes periodic inspections. ... [Read More]
Today in History: December 1
Rosa Parks: "Why do you push us around?" Officer: "I don't know but the law is the law and you're under arrest." ... In May 1999, Congress recognized Rosa Parks's contributions to the nation by authorizing President Clinton to award her a gold medal. Learn more about this recent honor and access the text of Public Law: 106-26 by reading the Bill Summary available through Thomas: Legislative Information on the Internet . Review current civil rights legislation. Search Thomas on civil rights . ... [Read More]
Alabama Department of Industrial Relations - Workers' Compensation Home
The Workers' Compensation Division is responsible for the administration of the Alabama Workers' Compensation Law to ensure proper payment of benefits to employees injured on the job and encourage safety in the work place. The main function of the Division is to ensure proper payment of compensation benefits along with necessary medical attention to employees injured on the job or their dependents in case of death. Information and services are also provided to claimants, employers, insurance companies, attorneys, judges, legislators, labor and management groups, government agencies and other parties. The Division also administers the rules and regulations for individual self-insurers and group self-insurers. Major activities include compliance inspections, safety promotion, auditing and enforcing claims payments and settlements, compiling injury and cost statistics, mediating disputes, and establishing and regulating cost containment standards. ( more information ) ... [Read More]
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