Alabama · Through Act 2026-611

Ala. Code § 11-54-140: Definitions.

Wherever used in this article, unless a different meaning clearly appears in the context, the following terms, whether used in the singular or plural, shall be given the following respective interpretations:
(1) MUNICIPALITY. Either, as the case may be, any Class 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8 incorporated city in this state.
(2) PROJECT. Any land and any building or other improvement thereon, and all real and personal properties deemed necessary in connection therewith, whether or not now in existence, which shall be suitable for use by any commercial enterprise in furnishing hotel, excluding specifically public dormitories or student housing facilities for institutions of higher learning, including food or lodging or both, and the rental of ground floor space or other accommodations to others engaged in any business, trade, profession, occupation, or activity.
(3) GOVERNING BODY. The board or body in which the legislative powers of the municipality are vested.
(4) MORTGAGE. A mortgage or a mortgage and deed of trust.

Where this section sits in the code

Title 11 Counties and Municipal Corporations.
Title 2 Provisions Applicable to Municipal Corporations Only.
Chapter 54 Promotion of Industry, Trade, Commerce and Pollution Control.
Article 5 Acquisition, Etc., of Projects for Promotion of Hotel Services and Other Businesses Generally in Certain Municipalities.

(1) MUNICIPALITY. Either, as the case may be, any Class 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8 incorporated city in this state.

(2) PROJECT. Any land and any building or other improvement thereon, and all real and personal properties deemed necessary in connection therewith, whether or not now in existence, which shall be suitable for use by any commercial enterprise in furnishing hotel, excluding specifically public dormitories or student housing facilities for institutions of higher learning, including food or lodging or both, and the rental of ground floor space or other accommodations to others engaged in any business, trade, profession, occupation, or activity.

(3) GOVERNING BODY. The board or body in which the legislative powers of the municipality are vested.

(4) MORTGAGE. A mortgage or a mortgage and deed of trust.

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