Alabama Administrative Code Chapter 910-X-5 — Underground Damage Prevention Fund

910 Underground Damage Prevention Authority

Ala. Admin. Code r. 910-X-5-.01 Collected Penalties

(1) Monies collected from assessed penalties will be deposited in the Underground Damage Prevention Fund.

(2) Any monies remaining in the Underground Damage Prevention Fund at the end of the fiscal year shall not revert to the General Fund, but shall remain in the Underground Damage Prevention Fund for the exclusive use of the Authority.

(3) The expenditures of monies in the Underground Damage Prevention Fund shall be at the discretion of the Authority Board to carry out its duties.

(4) Excess funds shall be used to support public awareness programs, training and education of excavators, operators, locators, and other persons to reduce the number and severity of violations.

History

• Author: Underground Damage Prevention Authority
• Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§37-15-10(e).
• New Rule: Published September 30, 2020; effective November 14, 2020.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 910-X-5-.02 Payment Of Penalties

Penalties and costs shall be paid to the Authority in any method adopted by the Authority. All penalties recovered shall be paid to the Underground Damage Prevention Fund. The Authority may bring an action against any person or entity to collect any fines, penalties or other monies owed to the Authority.

History

• Author: Underground Damage Prevention Authority
• Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §37-15-10.
• New Rule: Published September 30, 2020; effective November 14, 2020.