As used in this article, the following words shall have the meanings stated below, unless the context requires otherwise:
(1) COMMISSION. The Alabama Forestry Commission.
(2) FOREST LAND. Any land which supports a forest growth or which is being used or reserved for any forest purpose and is classified as Class III forest property in Section 40-8-1(b)(1), but excludes land within the city limits of any incorporated municipality.
(3) OWNER. Any person who is engaged in and has an economic risk in the business of producing or causing to be produced, for market, forest or timber products.
(4) PERSON. Any individual, partnership, corporation, company, society, or association, or other business entity.
(5) LESSEE. Any person who leases land for a period over five years for the purpose of producing or causing to be produced, for market, forest or timber products.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 9 - Conservation and Natural Resources.
Chapter 13 - Forests and Forest Products.
Article 7A - State Assessment for Forest Fire Protection and Prevention.
Section 9-13-188 - Legislative Intent.
Section 9-13-189 - Definitions.
Section 9-13-190 - Administration; Rules and Regulations.
Section 9-13-191 - Finance Charge, Fee or Assessment on Forest Land; Disposition of Proceeds.
Section 9-13-192 - Manner of Collection of Charge, Fee, or Assessment; Distribution.
Section 9-13-194 - Management of Referendum.
Section 9-13-195 - Referendum After Failed Referendum.
Section 9-13-196 - Failure to Pay Assessment; Penalty; Lien on Property.
Section 9-13-197 - Change in Finance Charge, Fee or Assessment.