Alabama § 37-2-4 - When Certificate of Convenience and Necessity Required.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 37-2-4 — When Certificate of Convenience and Necessity Required., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 37-2-4. When Certificate of Convenience and Necessity Required.
No transportation company shall undertake the extension of its service or the construction of a new plant, property or facility, except ordinary extensions in the usual course of business, or shall acquire or operate any line, plant or property of another transportation company, unless and until there shall first have been obtained from the commission a certificate that the present or future public convenience and necessity require, or will require, or the public interest will be best served by, such extension, construction, acquirement, operation or acquirement and operation.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 37-2-4
What does Code of Alabama § 37-2-4 cover?
Section 37-2-4 ("When Certificate of Convenience and Necessity Required.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Alabama § 37-2-4?
A common citation format is "Code of Alabama § 37-2-4" (Alabama). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Alabama law?
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How does Alabama § 37-2-4 apply to my situation?
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