(a) This article is intended to aid the state through the furtherance of the purposes of the article by providing an appropriate and independent instrumentality of the state with full and adequate powers to fulfill its functions. Except as expressly provided in this article, no proceeding, notice or approval shall be required for the incorporation of the authority, the purchase of any note or other instrument secured by a mortgage, deed of trust, note or other security interest, the issuance of any bonds, the execution of any mortgage and deed of trust or trust indenture, or the exercise of any other of its powers by the authority. Neither a public hearing nor the consent of the state Department of Finance shall be prerequisite to the issuance of bonds by the authority.
(b) The directors, the officers and employees of the authority shall be subject to Chapter 25 of Title 36 and to the rules and promulgations by the Alabama Ethics Commission.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 3A - Alabama Agricultural Development Authority.
Article 1 - General Provisons.
Section 2-3A-1 - Declaration of Purpose and Legislative Findings.
Section 2-3A-3 - Incorporation of Authority; Procedure.
Section 2-3A-5 - Officers of the Authority.
Section 2-3A-6 - Legislative Oversight Committee; Members; Expenses.
Section 2-3A-7 - Powers of Authority; Open Meetings.
Section 2-3A-8 - Bonds of the Authority.
Section 2-3A-9 - Proceeds From Sale of Bonds.
Section 2-3A-10 - Refunding Bonds.
Section 2-3A-11 - Exemption From Taxation.
Section 2-3A-12 - Exemption From Usury and Interest Laws.
Section 2-3A-14 - Dissolution of Authority and Vesting of Title to Its Property.