The department shall designate qualified enterprise zones only after receiving notice from the appropriate governing authority that it additionally agrees to:
(1) Devise and implement a program to improve police protection within the zone.
(2) Give priority to the use in the zone of any UDAG, CDBG, JTPA, industrial bonds, or other funds received from the appropriate agencies of the federal government.
(3) Assist the department in certifying employers to be eligible for said benefits.
(4) Authorize the department to supersede certain specified local regulations and ordinances which may serve to discourage economic development within the enterprise zone.
(5) Assist the department in evaluating progress made in any enterprise zone within its jurisdiction.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 23 - Department of Economic and Community Affairs.
Article 2 - Alabama Enterprise Zone Act.
Section 41-23-20 - Short Title; Legislative Findings and Purpose.
Section 41-23-21 - Definitions.
Section 41-23-22 - Enterprise Zones Generally.
Section 41-23-23 - Applications; Selection of Zones; Enterprise Zone Advisory Council.
Section 41-23-25 - Nontax Incentives.
Section 41-23-26 - Additional Requirements for Business, etc., to Receive Benefits.
Section 41-23-27 - Annual Report of Department.
Section 41-23-28 - Required Agreement by Appropriate Governing Authority.
Section 41-23-29 - Powers and Duties of Department.
Section 41-23-31 - Rules and Regulations; Cooperation of Agencies.
Section 41-23-32 - Federal Tax Exemptions and Enterprise Zone Legislation.