(a) The board is hereby authorized and empowered to lease trucks, road tractors and trailers and similar equipment when needed for the transportation of alcoholic beverages purchased, stored or sold by it, but only on condition that such equipment will be maintained by the lessor. The consideration for any such leased equipment to be paid by the board shall be based on fair rental value of the equipment leased, and the cost of transportation with leased equipment shall not be in excess of the cost of transportation by common motor carrier service.
(b) The board is also authorized and empowered to employ drivers or operators of any equipment leased by it, without regard to the provisions of the Merit System Act.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 28 - Intoxicating Liquor, Malt Beverages and Wine.
Chapter 3 - Regulation and Control of Alcoholic Beverages in Wet Counties.
Article 2 - Alcoholic Beverage Control Board.
Section 28-3-41 - Compensation of Board.
Section 28-3-46 - Powers as to Administration and Enforcement of Taxes Imposed by Chapter Generally.
Section 28-3-47 - Temporary Closings of Licensed Places in Municipalities During Emergencies.
Section 28-3-52 - Maintenance, Examination and Audit of Books, Records and Accounts of Board.
Section 28-3-53.2 - "Board" and "Mark Up" Defined; Disposition of Funds; Mark Up Increases.
Section 28-3-55 - Cost of Evidence Fund; Creation; Aid in Drug Law Enforcement; Appropriation.