Article 1. General Provisions.

§ 23-1-1. Contracts and regulations relative to federal assistance.

§ 23-1-2. Bid guaranty.

§ 23-1-3. Closing of public roads to traffic; acquisition of materials.

§ 23-1-4. Permit required to dig up, etc., roads for utilities, railroads, etc.; restoration of road required upon completion of work; bond, etc., to guarantee restoration.

§ 23-1-5. Payment of costs of relocation of utility facilities necessitated by construction of highways.

§ 23-1-6. Signs, markers, and advertising - On rights-of-way.

§ 23-1-7. Signs, markers, and advertising - Tourist attractions.

§ 23-1-8. Numbers and names of highways.

§ 23-1-8.1. Expenditure of state funds for erection and maintenance of signs designating roads, bridges, etc., in honor or memory of individuals.

§ 23-1-9. Elimination of railroad grade crossings.

§ 23-1-10. "Blue reflective markers" and "fire/water hydrant" defined; purpose and installation of blue reflective markers.

Article 2. Department of Transportation.

§ 23-1-20. Creation.

§ 23-1-21. Director of Transportation.

§ 23-1-21.1. Definitions.

§ 23-1-21.2. Authority of director with regard to public transportation.

§ 23-1-21.3. Cooperation with federal, state and local entities in administration of public transportation programs.

§ 23-1-21.4. Deputy directors.

§ 23-1-22. Chief engineer - Office created; appointment, salary, expenses and bond; applicability of Merit System.

§ 23-1-23. Chief engineer - Qualifications.

§ 23-1-24. Chief engineer - Duties.

§ 23-1-25. Legal division - Creation; appointment of chief counsel.

§ 23-1-26. Legal division - Appointment of assistant counsel; chief and assistant counsel to be commissioned and take oath as assistant attorneys general.

§ 23-1-27. Legal division - Salaries.

§ 23-1-28. Legal division - Offices, etc.; expenses.

§ 23-1-29. Legal division - Charging of salaries and expenses.

§ 23-1-30. Legal division - Functions and duties.

§ 23-1-31. Legal division - Private practice prohibited.

§ 23-1-32. Offices; director full-time position.

§ 23-1-33. Official records of department; appointment of assistants and personnel.

§ 23-1-34. Copies of plans and specifications to be kept; files and records open to public inspection; records as evidence.

§ 23-1-35. Annual report to Governor.

§ 23-1-36. Employees used on transferred county roads and bridges.

§ 23-1-37. Use of convict labor.

§ 23-1-38. Paying expenses of nonemployees prohibited.

§ 23-1-39. Seal; power to administer oaths, etc.

§ 23-1-40. Duties and powers generally.

§ 23-1-41. Self-insurance program for department employees.

§ 23-1-42. Roads, etc., located on state institutions.

§ 23-1-43. State agricultural experiment station roads.

§ 23-1-44. Right of entry for purpose of making surveys and taking soil samples.

§ 23-1-45. Acquisition of rights-of-way.

§ 23-1-46. Changes or additions to state road system.

§ 23-1-47. Authority to maintain, etc., city and town streets and roads.

§ 23-1-48. Application by counties for construction or maintenance of state road or bridge.

§ 23-1-49. Furnishing of competent engineers.

§ 23-1-50. Authority to procure equipment; payment of expenses.

§ 23-1-50.1. Road machinery and equipment management program; Equipment Management Surplus Reserve Account.

§ 23-1-51. Purchase of motor fuels, oils, greases, and lubricants.

§ 23-1-52. License exemption for vehicles of department.

§ 23-1-53. Contracts to do work - Authority.

§ 23-1-54. Contracts to do work - How drawn and approved.

§ 23-1-55. Contracts to do work - Preconditions.

§ 23-1-56. Contracts to do work - Qualification of bidders.

§ 23-1-57. Agreements and contracts with adjoining states and federal government relative to bridges.

§ 23-1-58. Interest of employees, etc., in construction, etc., of roads and bridges prohibited.

§ 23-1-59. Rules and regulations of department.

§ 23-1-60. Authority of Director of Transportation to alter plans or character of work, determine need for extra work, make supplemental agreements, etc.

§ 23-1-61. State Highway Fund - Appropriations; vehicle license fees deposited in fund; manner of making payments from fund.

§ 23-1-62. State Highway Fund - Purposes for which used.

§ 23-1-63. Limitation of obligations, etc., outstanding or authorized on inauguration date of incoming Governor.

§ 23-1-64. Disposal of surplus personal property - Department to be responsible for disposal; sale at fair market value and payment; preferences; notification by municipalities and counties.

§ 23-1-65. Disposal of surplus personal property - Availability; list of surplus property.

§ 23-1-66. Disposal of surplus personal property - Sale procedures.

Article 3. Public Roads, Bridges and Ferries.

§ 23-1-80. County commissions - Powers and duties generally.

§ 23-1-80.1. County commissions - Use of county roads in conducting timber operations.

§ 23-1-81. County commissions - Authority to establish, operate, etc., bridges, ferries, causeways, etc.; licensing.

§ 23-1-82. County commissions - Eminent domain.

§ 23-1-83. Transfer of general fund surplus to road fund by county.

§ 23-1-84. Authority of county to expend funds derived from fees, etc., levied on vehicles and fuels.

§ 23-1-85. Construction of electric transmission, telegraph, or telephone lines in right-of-way of county highways.

§ 23-1-86. Establishment, etc., within municipalities.

§ 23-1-87. Expense of building county line bridges, ferries, or causeways.

§ 23-1-88. Facilities between adjoining counties - Authority of counties to build, establish, etc.

§ 23-1-89. Facilities between adjoining counties - Extension of aid by other counties.

§ 23-1-90. Extension of aid by municipalities.

§ 23-1-91. Aid for development of access roads or bridges to certain facilities by contiguous counties or municipalities.

§ 23-1-92. Advertisement for contract bids - Requirement.

§ 23-1-93. Advertisement for contract bids - Exceptions.

§ 23-1-94. Construction of article not to conflict with local or special laws.

§ 23-1-95. Violation of rules, etc., enacted by county commissions.

Article 3A. Roads and Bridges in Captive Counties.

§ 23-1-100. "Captive county" defined.

§ 23-1-101. Powers and duties of county commissions of captive counties as to construction, repair, and maintenance of county roads and bridges generally.

§ 23-1-102. Transfer to counties of unexpended funds maintained by State Department of Transportation; payment to counties of tax proceeds, federal aid accruals, etc.

§ 23-1-103. Transfer to counties by State Department of Transportation of facilities and properties for construction, repair, and maintenance of roads; resolution of disputes as to transfers.

§ 23-1-104. Furnishing of counties with lists of persons employed by State Department of Transportation therein; employment by counties of persons on lists; employment status of other persons employed by department in counties; liability for accumulated obligations due and payable to present employees of department; payment by department of accumulated sick leave of transferred employee.

§ 23-1-105. Effect of article upon contracts for construction, repair and maintenance of county roads and bridges entered into by State Department of Transportation.

§ 23-1-106. Effect of article upon outstanding financial obligations incurred by counties; disposition of funds received by state from counties for road and bridge work therein.

§ 23-1-107. Effective date.

Article 4. Municipal Connecting Link Roads.

§ 23-1-110. Purpose of article.

§ 23-1-111. Designation.

§ 23-1-112. Maintenance and repair - Responsibility.

§ 23-1-113. Maintenance and repair - Stipulations and conditions.

Article 5. Private Roads.

§ 23-1-130. Establishment.

§ 23-1-131. Proceedings; limitations as to location; damages.

Article 6. Alabama Highway Authority.

§ 23-1-150. Purpose and construction of article.

§ 23-1-151. Incorporation - Authorization.

§ 23-1-152. Incorporation - Application.

§ 23-1-153. Incorporation - Certificate.

§ 23-1-154. Members, officers and directors; quorum; vacancies; compensation; record of proceedings.

§ 23-1-155. Powers.

§ 23-1-156. Contracts; conveyance of property to state.

§ 23-1-157. Bonds - Generally.

§ 23-1-158. Bonds - Disposition of proceeds.

§ 23-1-159. Bonds - Payments by State Treasurer.

§ 23-1-160. Dissolution.

Article 7. Alabama Highway Finance Corporation.

§ 23-1-170. Purpose and construction of article.

§ 23-1-171. Incorporation - Authorization.

§ 23-1-172. Incorporation - Application.

§ 23-1-173. Incorporation - Certificate.

§ 23-1-174. Composition; vacancies; compensation; records.

§ 23-1-175. Powers.

§ 23-1-176. Contracts; conveyance of property to state.

§ 23-1-177. Bonds - Generally.

§ 23-1-178. Bonds - Disposition of proceeds.

§ 23-1-179. Bonds - Payments by State Treasurer.

§ 23-1-180. Dissolution.

§ 23-1-181. Appropriations and pledges of revenue for payment of principal and interest on bonds; sinking fund.

§ 23-1-182. Diversity requirement.

Article 8. Relocation Assistance.

Article 8A. Relocation Assistance.

§ 23-1-210. Authorization to provide relocation assistance.

§ 23-1-211. Payments.

§ 23-1-212. Authority of Director of Transportation.

Article 9. Highway Beautification.

Division 1. Scenic Enhancement.

§ 23-1-220. Short title.

§ 23-1-221. Purpose of division.

§ 23-1-222. Authority of Director of Transportation to acquire land.

§ 23-1-223. Interest in acquired land; manner of acquisition.

Division 2. Junkyard Control.

§ 23-1-240. Short title.

§ 23-1-241. Definitions.

§ 23-1-242. Declaration of policy.

§ 23-1-243. License - Required.

§ 23-1-244. License - Issuance, revocation, and renewal; fees.

§ 23-1-245. License - Conditions.

§ 23-1-246. Screening - Existing junkyards.

§ 23-1-247. Screening - Rules and regulations.

§ 23-1-248. Authority of director - Acquisition of land.

§ 23-1-249. Authority of director - Regulations; agreements with United States Department of Transportation.

§ 23-1-250. Penalty for violation of division; abatement of nuisances.

§ 23-1-251. Construction of division.

Division 3. Outdoor Advertising.

§ 23-1-270. Short title.

§ 23-1-271. Definitions.

§ 23-1-272. Declaration of policy.

§ 23-1-273. Erection or maintenance of signs - Prohibited in adjacent areas; exceptions.

§ 23-1-274. Erection or maintenance of signs - Controls; criteria.

§ 23-1-275. Erection or maintenance of signs - Permits; identification tags or decals.

§ 23-1-276. Erection or maintenance of signs - Name and address of owner and date of erection to appear on signs, etc.

§ 23-1-277. Erection or maintenance of signs - Exceptions to Sections 23-1-275 and 23-1-276.

§ 23-1-278. Enforcement of division generally.

§ 23-1-279. Nonconforming signs - Removal and payment of compensation generally.

§ 23-1-280. Nonconforming signs - Just compensation to be paid upon removal of signs.

§ 23-1-281. Nonconforming signs - Just compensation - For what paid.

§ 23-1-282. Nonconforming signs - Just compensation - To whom paid; agreements; civil actions.

§ 23-1-283. Nonconforming signs - Just compensation - Sufficient federal funds required.

§ 23-1-284. Agreement with United States Secretary of Transportation.

§ 23-1-285. Director authorized to accept federal funds.

§ 23-1-286. Rules and regulations.

§ 23-1-287. Disposition of fees.

§ 23-1-288. Penalty for violation of division, etc.

Article 9A. Alabama Scenic Byways Program.

§ 23-1-290. Short title.

§ 23-1-291. Legislative findings.

§ 23-1-292. Program established.

§ 23-1-293. Designating Committee.

§ 23-1-294. Advisory Council.

§ 23-1-295. Nomination of potential scenic byways.

Article 10. Federal Aid Highway Finance Authority.

§ 23-1-300. Purpose and construction of article.

§ 23-1-301. Definitions.

§ 23-1-302. Incorporation - Authorization.

§ 23-1-303. Incorporation - Application.

§ 23-1-304. Incorporation - Certificate.

§ 23-1-305. Corporation - Generally.

§ 23-1-306. Corporation - Powers.

§ 23-1-307. Bonds and notes - Authorization for issuance.

§ 23-1-308. Bonds and notes - Form, denominations, terms, redemption, etc.

§ 23-1-309. Bonds and notes - Execution.

§ 23-1-310. Bonds and notes - Issuance and sale generally.

§ 23-1-311. Bonds and notes - Source of funds; pledge of funds for payment of principal and interest thereon; negotiability.

§ 23-1-312. Bonds and notes - Exemption from taxation; use as security for deposits; eligibility as investment for fiduciary funds.

§ 23-1-313. Bonds and notes - Disposition of proceeds from sale.

§ 23-1-314. Bonds and notes - Payment generally.

§ 23-1-315. Investment of funds; pledge of interest from investments.

§ 23-1-316. Payment by State Treasurer of principal and interest on bonds and notes; maintenance of records pertaining thereto.

§ 23-1-317. Expenditure of proceeds; contracts; rules and regulations; conveyance of property.

§ 23-1-318. Dissolution.

Article 11. Rural Access Program.

§ 23-1-330. Short title.

§ 23-1-331. Definitions.

§ 23-1-332. Creation; revenue sources; allocation of revenue; use of funds; funds to be matched; obligation limitations; role of department; unobligated funds.

§ 23-1-333. County to maintain roads constructed with funds.

Article 12. Regulations of Aeronautics, Aircraft, and Airports Generally.

§ 23-1-350. Purpose of article.

§ 23-1-351. Transfer of property, funds, authority, and jurisdiction to the State Department of Transportation.

§ 23-1-352. Definitions.

§ 23-1-353. Transfer of personnel.

§ 23-1-354. Aeronautics Commission - Composition; qualifications; appointment; terms of office; compensation; removal.

§ 23-1-355. Aeronautics Commission - Responsibilities.

§ 23-1-356. Aeronautics Commission - Meetings; election of officers.

§ 23-1-357. Department - General supervision over aeronautics; cooperation with federal government and political subdivisions of the state; promulgation of rules and regulations.

§ 23-1-358. Director - Powers and duties generally.

§ 23-1-359. Authority and procedure for adoption of rules and regulations.

§ 23-1-360. Financial and technical assistance to municipalities in connection with acquisition, construction of airports, landing fields, or other navigational facilities.

§ 23-1-361. Authority to accept and receive federal funds for state acquisition, construction, etc., of airports and other navigational facilities; authority to act as agent of municipalities for same purpose; terms and conditions for disbursement of federal funds.

§ 23-1-362. Authority to audit financial records of municipality, county, and airport authority receiving funds.

§ 23-1-363. Authority to receive grants, donations, loans, etc., disposition of same for general promotion, advancement, of aeronautics.

§ 23-1-364. State Airports Development Fund.

§ 23-1-365. Disposition and disbursement of State Airports Development Fund and other funds.

§ 23-1-366. Disbursement of state appropriated funds; exception as to funds deposited in Surplus Military Fields Fund.

§ 23-1-367. Enforcement of aeronautics law; enforcement powers generally.

§ 23-1-368. Investigations; administration of oaths; subpoena of witnesses; enforcement of subpoena.

§ 23-1-369. Reports of investigations; limitations on use; prohibitions against compulsion of testimony.

§ 23-1-370. Intervention in certain controversies.

§ 23-1-371. Formulation, adoption, of aircraft approach plans; airspace reservations.

§ 23-1-372. Approval of sites and licensing of airports.

§ 23-1-373. Certificate of approval or license for airport, landing field - Standards for issuance.

§ 23-1-374. Revocation, refusal to issue or renew license; procedure for review under the Alabama Administrative Procedure Act.

§ 23-1-375. Operation of airport, landing field, without license prohibited; application for certificate of approval of proposed airport or landing field; limitation of operations conducted on licensed airport.

§ 23-1-376. Authority to conduct public hearings in considering application for approval of airport.

§ 23-1-377. Exceptions.

§ 23-1-378. Acquisition, construction, operation of airports, facilities, power of condemnation generally.

§ 23-1-379. Acquisition of easements and other airport protection privileges.

§ 23-1-380. Exercise of power of eminent domain.

§ 23-1-381. Lease of property, airports or space, improvements, for aeronautical purposes; airport concessions.

§ 23-1-382. Possession, display, of federal license, certificate, rating, or permit; exceptions.

§ 23-1-383. Jurisdiction of crimes and torts; state, municipal, immunity from liability.

§ 23-1-384. Contracts made during flight.

§ 23-1-385. Domestic animals or fowl on airports.

§ 23-1-386. Trespass upon and operation of vehicles on airports.

§ 23-1-387. Use of aircraft for hunting, prohibited.

§ 23-1-388. Reckless operation of aircraft.

§ 23-1-389. Unauthorized use, possession, etc., of aircraft.

§ 23-1-390. Penalties for violation of this article.

§ 23-1-391. Effective date of transfer of balances, funds.

Article 13. Airport Airspace Safety Act of 2009.

§ 23-1-410. Short title.

§ 23-1-411. Definitions.

§ 23-1-412. Airport hazards - Permits for construction, alteration, etc.; removal, modification, etc..

§ 23-1-413. Permit procedures.

§ 23-1-414. Zoning laws or ordinances control.

§ 23-1-415. Enforcement.

§ 23-1-416. Valuation of property acquired for airport expansion.

§ 23-1-417. Severability.