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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1940

Page

8

Alabama Code Annotations Distribution and Fees Act

The document covers distribution of annotated code sets to state and county officers, judges, and offices, with fees, receipts, and penalties for nonreturn of volumes. It details storage by the Secretary of State, duplicate replacements, and sales procedures, plus related provisions for funding and enforcement. It also includes amendments and effective dates for roads and tobacco permit sections enacted in 1940.

Secretary of State State of Alabama John Brandon

Alabama Public Roads Act Amendment Enacted 1927

The document notes an act titled to amend Sub-Division c of Section 70 of Article 2 of a broader law establishing public roads highways and bridges. It details powers duties and authority of the State Highway Commission local authorities boards of revenue and counties and municipalities. It includes provisions for convict labor sign contracts toll bridges road rules and vehicle regulations. Approved August 23 1927.

Iawe Interstate Commerce Commission of the United States Alabama Public Service Commission John Brandon State Highway Department State Highway Commission Office Bama Boards of Revenue Board of Administration Alabama Alabama Highway Director Rhe

Alabama Legislature Amends Tobacco Transport Fees and Permits

Alabama acts propose Section 16 amendments to require permits from the Department of Revenue for transporting or distributing tobacco products. Fees scale by county population, with per county charges from 2.50 to 12.50 dollars and a transferable permit vehicle. Violations carry penalties and permit revocation rules under the new schedule approved July 6, 1940.

John Brandon McGowin Alabama State of Department of Revenue Escec

Forest product purchase records and penalties under 1940 Alabama act

The document details requirements for buyers of logs and forest products to keep written purchase records listing seller, amount, delivery date, and harvest location. It outlines penalties for falsification, the availability of records for the Department of Conservation, and fines up to 100 dollars. It also covers authority of conservation officers, appeal rights for denied permits, and act effectiveness from January 1, 1941.

Alabama Department of Conservation State of Division of Forestry John Brandon

Alabama Permit Required for Large County Building Work

Law proposes requiring a permit for erection or modification of buildings in Alabama counties with 200 000 plus population. It outlines definitions county engineer application fees 50 cents and a five day processing period with records kept. The bill exempts municipalities issuing permits and small projects under a cost threshold.

Smyer Alabama State of

Smyer Lunacy Inquisitions Power Expanded in Large Counties

The measure grants probate judges in counties over 300000—per Federal census—authority to conduct lunacy inquests with or without a jury. A jury can be demanded. if so, it will be impaneled as for will contests. The act takes effect immediately upon the governor's approval.

Smyer Alabama John Brandon

Probate court equity powers expand in populous counties

A proposed act would grant general equity jurisdiction to probate courts in all counties with 400 000 or more residents. The measure would allow probate judges to handle estates of deceased persons minors and insane persons including testamentary trusts with the same authority as circuit court judges in equity. It also covers pleading practice enforcement of judgments appeals to the Supreme Court and compensation of probate judges through fees and costs.

Smyer Supreme Court Alabama

Probate Courts Gain Expanded Powers Over Estates

The act grants Probate Courts and Judges authority matching Circuit Court powers in estate administration, including pleadings, evidence rules, and testamentary matters. It allows appeals to the Supreme Court within thirty days and sets cost and commission structures for Probate Court duties. The measure emphasizes expedited handling in counties over 400,000 and to take effect immediately upon the governor's approval.

Alabama Senate Bills On Banking Delays And Public Notice

A compilation of Alabama Senate measures includes S 211 Harris authorizing Saturday banking actions before noon, S 212 limits stop payments to six months with renewals, and a relief payment of 250 dollars for Jacob Langar due to a 1935 injury. Additional H 593 Davis passage restricts state use of property for campaign purposes by officials.

Harris Alabama Davis Madison Jacob Laagar Madison County Said Jacob Langar John Brandon

Act text on renewals and revocation provisions

A fragmented legal notice outlines renewal terms and check revocation rules. It states no notice affecting a check with stop payment takes effect beyond six months, repeals existing laws, and declares the act takes effect upon governor approval or becoming law. Official, John Brandon.

Harris Alabama John Brandon John, Brandon

Authorized county bodies to furnish public buildings and offices

The act grants Courts of County Commissioners and similar authorities in counties with populations between 100000 and 175500 power to supply public buildings such as courthouses jails almshouses and related offices with equipment supplies and necessaries. It repeals conflicting laws and becomes law upon governor approval. John Brandon

MecCall Boards of Revenue Alabama Courts of County Commissioners John Brandon

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