The state, acting through the department, shall, in engaging in the works of internal improvement authorized by this article, have the power to acquire, purchase, install, lease, construct, own, hold, maintain, equip, control and operate along navigable rivers, streams or waterways now or hereafter existing within the state, and at river ports or landings along such navigable rivers, streams or waterways, dock facilities of all kinds, in aid of commerce and use of navigable waterways of the state, to the fullest extent practicable and to such extent as the department shall deem desirable or proper. The authority herein granted shall include the completion of any dock facilities originally acquired under the provisions of the 1957 Docks Act, and also the dredging of approaches to any dock facilities acquired, erected, maintained or operated pursuant to this article or the 1957 Docks Act. Before the department shall exercise the authority vested in it hereby with respect to any dock facilities or any dredging of the approaches thereto, the department shall first submit plans, including estimates of cost, prepared by competent engineers or architects, and a survey made by competent independent and professional engineers showing the economic feasibility of the proposal envisaged by such plans, to the Governor for his approval or disapproval. In the event of the Governor's disapproval, the plans shall either be abandoned or be revised and again submitted to the Governor for his approval or disapproval. Prior to the commencement of any construction, dredging or other work hereunder for which a permit from, or the consent of, any United States authorities may be required by law, the department shall obtain the requisite permit or consent.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 33 - Navigation and Watercourses.
Chapter 2 - Development of Docks and Other Facilities Along Inland Waterways.
Article 2 - 1959 Provisions for Facilities Along Inland Waterways.
Section 33-2-30 - Definitions.
Section 33-2-31 - Dock Facilities at Additional Cost of $3,500,000.00 Authorized.
Section 33-2-32 - Authorized Cost Additional; Total Cost to State.
Section 33-2-34 - Authority, etc., of Department Under Article Cumulative.
Section 33-2-35 - How Property and Rights-of-Way May Be Acquired; Eminent Domain Proceedings.
Section 33-2-36 - Department May Contract Current Indebtedness.
Section 33-2-37 - General Provisions Relative to Additional Inland Waterways Improvement Bonds.
Section 33-2-38 - Requirements for Sale of Bonds.
Section 33-2-39 - Disposition of Proceeds From Sale of Bonds.
Section 33-2-40 - Application of Revenues From Dock Facilities.
Section 33-2-41 - Separate Records as to Each Unit of Development.
Section 33-2-42 - Rates and Charges for Use of Facilities.
Section 33-2-43 - Revocation or Cancellation of Licenses to Occupy State Property.