Wherever used in this article, unless a different meaning clearly appears in the context, the following terms, whether used in the singular or plural, shall be given the following respective interpretations:
(1) MUNICIPALITY. Either, as the case may be, any Class 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8 incorporated city in this state.
(2) PROJECT. Any land and any building or other improvement thereon, and all real and personal properties deemed necessary in connection therewith, whether or not now in existence, which shall be suitable for use by any commercial enterprise in furnishing hotel, excluding specifically public dormitories or student housing facilities for institutions of higher learning, including food or lodging or both, and the rental of ground floor space or other accommodations to others engaged in any business, trade, profession, occupation, or activity.
(3) GOVERNING BODY. The board or body in which the legislative powers of the municipality are vested.
(4) MORTGAGE. A mortgage or a mortgage and deed of trust.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 11 - Counties and Municipal Corporations.
Title 2 - Provisions Applicable to Municipal Corporations Only.
Chapter 54 - Promotion of Industry, Trade, Commerce and Pollution Control.
Section 11-54-140 - Definitions.
Section 11-54-141 - Legislative Intent; Liberal Construction.
Section 11-54-142 - Additional Powers Conferred on Municipalities.
Section 11-54-143 - Bonds Issued to Finance Projects.
Section 11-54-144 - Security for Bonds.
Section 11-54-145 - Requirements Respecting Leases.
Section 11-54-146 - Refunding Bonds.
Section 11-54-147 - Use of Proceeds From Sale of Bonds; Cost of Acquiring Project.
Section 11-54-148 - No Contribution by Municipality.
Section 11-54-149 - Bonds Made Legal Investments.
Section 11-54-150 - Exemption From Taxation.
Section 11-54-151 - Construction of Article.
Section 11-54-152 - No Notice or Publication Required.
Section 11-54-153 - Exemption From Requirements of Sections 41-16-50 Through 41-16-63.