Ala. Code § 25-9-6: Qualifications and Residence of Mine Inspectors and Head Mine Inspector.

(a) Each mine inspector and head mine inspector shall:

(1) Be a qualified elector;

(2) Possess a mine foreman certificate of competency of the State of Alabama;

(3) Have had eight or more years’ practical experience in coal mines; and

(4) Be not less than 28 years of age.

(b) The mine inspectors shall reside at points convenient to their respective districts.