Ala. Code § 11-59-13: Powers of Corporations as to Conveyances, Etc., of Title to Facilities.

Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to authorize the corporation to lease, sell, or transfer any of its facilities so as to vest title thereto or the use thereof in private ownership or control; provided, that any of its facilities may be made subject to a mortgage or deed of trust as security for its bonds issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter; provided further, that any portions of such facilities which may become worn out or obsolete or shall not be needed for use in the operations of the corporation may be sold or otherwise disposed of as the board of directors of the corporation may deem advisable.