Code of Alabama
Chapter 9 - Regulation of Air Commerce.
Section 37-9-5 - Declaration of Policy.

(a) It is hereby declared to be the policy of this state to regulate intrastate air commerce in such manner as to:
(1) Recognize and preserve the inherent advantages of such commerce;
(2) Foster sound economic conditions in such commerce and among air carriers in the public interest;
(3) Promote adequate, economical and efficient service by air carriers and to provide reasonable charges therefor, without unjust discrimination, undue privileges or advantages and unfair or destructive competitive practices;
(4) Provide for competition to the extent necessary to assure the sound development of an air transportation system properly adapted to meet the needs of the commerce of the United States and this state and of the national and state defense;
(5) Improve the relations between and coordinate transportation by and regulation of air carriers and other carriers; and
(6) Cooperate with the federal government and the several states of the United States and the duly authorized officials thereof in the administration and enforcement of this chapter.
(b) All of the provisions of this chapter shall be administered and enforced with a view to carrying out the above declaration of policy.

Structure Code of Alabama

Code of Alabama

Title 37 - Public Utilities and Public Transportation.

Chapter 9 - Regulation of Air Commerce.

Section 37-9-1 - Title of Chapter.

Section 37-9-2 - Definitions.

Section 37-9-3 - Exemptions From Operation of Chapter - United States Mail; Occasional Intrastate Commerce.

Section 37-9-4 - Exemptions From Operation of Chapter - Interstate Commerce.

Section 37-9-5 - Declaration of Policy.

Section 37-9-6 - No Property Rights in Use of Airspace Conferred by Chapter.

Section 37-9-7 - Air Commerce Subject to Chapter and to Control of Commission.

Section 37-9-8 - Duty of Commission to Administer Chapter; Rules, Regulations and Orders of Commission.

Section 37-9-9 - Inquiries Into Business of Air Carriers, Brokers, Etc.

Section 37-9-10 - Establishment of Classifications for Air Carriers and Brokers; Authority to Exempt Same From Operation of Chapter.

Section 37-9-11 - Investigation of Noncompliance With Chapter or Orders, etc., of Commission; Remedial Action by Commission; Dismissal of Complaints.

Section 37-9-12 - Cooperation With State and Federal Authorities.

Section 37-9-13 - Interstate Rates, Services, Etc.

Section 37-9-14 - Proceedings Before Commission.

Section 37-9-15 - Conflicts of Interest of Members or Employees of Commission.

Section 37-9-16 - Certificates for Common Carriers and Permits for Contract Carriers - Required.

Section 37-9-17 - Certificates for Common Carriers and Permits for Contract Carriers - Application; Notice and Public Hearing on Application; Investigations to Determine Need for Additional Air Transportation; Institution of Proceedings to Furnish Ad...

Section 37-9-18 - Certificates for Common Carriers and Permits for Contract Carriers - Surety Bonds, Insurance Policies, etc., Required.

Section 37-9-19 - Certificates for Common Carriers and Permits for Contract Carriers - Issuance or Denial; Standards; Temporary Authorization for Service.

Section 37-9-20 - Certificates for Common Carriers and Permits for Contract Carriers - Contents; Terms, Conditions and Limitations; Effective Date; Duration; Charter Flights; Emergency Landings, Etc.

Section 37-9-21 - Certificates for Common Carriers and Permits for Contract Carriers - Alteration, Amendment, Modification, Suspension or Revocation.

Section 37-9-22 - Certificates for Common Carriers and Permits for Contract Carriers - Authority to Require Common Carriers to Make Reasonable Extension of Existing Service.

Section 37-9-23 - Certificates for Common Carriers and Permits for Contract Carriers - Transfer or Lease.

Section 37-9-24 - Broker's Licenses; Bond or Other Security Required of Brokers; Powers of Commission as to Brokers' Accounts, Reports and Records.

Section 37-9-25 - Establishment of Fees for Permits, Certificates, etc.; Disposition of Revenue.

Section 37-9-26 - Abandonment or Discontinuance of Route.

Section 37-9-27 - Air Carriers to File Tariff of Rates, Fares and Charges; Rejection of Tariff and Consequences Thereof; Refunds or Remittances of Rates, Fares and Charges; Changes in Rates, Fares and Charges; Filing of Divisions of Joint Rates, Fare...

Section 37-9-28 - Duties of Air Carriers as to Service, Facilities, etc.; Undue Preferences and Advantages Prohibited; Extension of Credit; Commission to Establish, Enforce, etc., Reasonable Rates, Fares, etc.; Proceedings as to Validity of Rates, Fa...

Section 37-9-29 - Reports From Air Carriers; Form of Accounts, Records, etc., Maintained by Carriers; Right of Access to Lands, Buildings, Accounts, etc., of Carriers; Appointment of Special Agents or Auditors to Inspect Same.

Section 37-9-30 - Reparation for Excessive Charges.

Section 37-9-31 - Penalties.

Section 37-9-32 - Additional Compensation of Members of Commission.