For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section, except in those instances where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
(1) ADVISORY COUNCIL. A group of 13 voting members consisting of: Two representatives of the Department of Revenue, a representative of the Department of Public Safety, and a representative of the Department of Insurance as well as three insurance company representatives appointed by the Commissioner of Insurance, a representative of the American Insurance Association, a representative of the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies, a representative of the Property and Casualty Insurers Association of America, a representative of the Alabama Independent Agents Association, a representative of the Alabama Probate Judges Association appointed by the president of the association, and a representative of the Alabama Association of Tax Administrators appointed by the president of the association. This group shall be chaired by the Commissioner of Revenue or his or her designee.
(2) COMMERCIAL AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICY. An insurance policy as defined in Section 32-7A-2.
(3) DEPARTMENT. The Department of Revenue.
(4) INSURER. An insurance company licensed or authorized to do business in this state and insuring motor vehicles.
(5) MOTOR VEHICLE. A motor vehicle as defined in Section 32-7A-2.
(6) ONLINE INSURANCE VERIFICATION SYSTEM. An online insurance verification system using web services as recommended by the Insurance Industry Committee for Motor Vehicle Administration, developed by the advisory council, and adopted by the department.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic.
Chapter 7B - Alabama On-Line Insurance Verification System.
Section 32-7B-1 - Short Title.
Section 32-7B-2 - Definitions.
Section 32-7B-3 - Establishment of the Online Insurance Verification System.
Section 32-7B-4 - Functions of the Online Insurance Verification System.
Section 32-7B-5 - Responsibilities of Insurers.