Code of Alabama
Chapter 2 - Erection of Dams for Mills, Gins, Factories or Electric Generators.
Section 18-2-3 - Contents of Application.

Such application must set forth the right of the applicant to make the same, the purpose for which the dam is to be erected, a description of the land by sectional divisions and subdivisions, township and range, the name of the watercourse, if it has a name, the side on which the mill, gin or factory is to be erected and the proposed height of the dam. If the application is made by the owner of the land on one side only, he shall also set forth therein the name of the owner of the land on the opposite side on which the proposed dam is to abut, his residence, if known, and whether such owner is a minor or of full age; and, if such owner of the land on the opposite side is of unsound mind, that fact must also be stated.

Structure Code of Alabama

Code of Alabama

Title 18 - Eminent Domain.

Chapter 2 - Erection of Dams for Mills, Gins, Factories or Electric Generators.

Section 18-2-1 - Right of Property Owner to Erect Dam.

Section 18-2-2 - Application to Probate Court.

Section 18-2-3 - Contents of Application.

Section 18-2-4 - Notice to Owner of Land on Opposite Side of Stream Abutting Proposed Dam Site.

Section 18-2-5 - Issuance of Writ Upon Filing of Application.

Section 18-2-6 - Sheriff and Jury to Appear on Date Designated for Inquest; Charge to and Duties of Jury Generally.

Section 18-2-7 - Jury to Assess Value, etc., of One Acre of Land on Opposite Side of Stream Abutting Proposed Dam Site Where Applicant Not Owner of Land on Both Sides.

Section 18-2-8 - Inquest of Jury to Be Executed, Signed and Returned.

Section 18-2-9 - Summons to Landowners to Appear and Show Cause Against Grant of Application.

Section 18-2-10 - Notice of Hearing to Show Cause Against Grant of Application.

Section 18-2-11 - Persons Permitted to Contest Application.

Section 18-2-12 - Denial or Grant of Application.

Section 18-2-13 - Time for Payment of Assessment Upon Grant of Application; Effect of Failure to Make Payment.

Section 18-2-14 - Estate in Fee in Acre of Land to Vest Upon Compliance With Certain Conditions.

Section 18-2-15 - Effect of Noncompliance With Conditions.

Section 18-2-16 - Proceedings When Construction of Canal or Ditch Through Adjoining Lands Necessary.

Section 18-2-17 - Application to Probate Court to Raise Dam.

Section 18-2-18 - Liability for Building or Raising Dam Without Authority.

Section 18-2-19 - Appeal From Assessment of Damages to Circuit Court.

Section 18-2-20 - Deputy May Perform Duties of Sheriff.

Section 18-2-21 - Provisions as to Rate of Toll, etc., Applicable to Gristmills Established Pursuant to Chapter.