Alabama § 37-3-17 - Transfer of Certificates or Permits.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 37-3-17 — Transfer of Certificates or Permits., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 37-3-17. Transfer of Certificates or Permits.
Subject to the provisions of Section 37-3-14, any certificate or permit may be transferred or leased pursuant to such rules and regulations as the commission may prescribe; provided, that no such certificate or permit shall be transferred, or lease of any such certificate or permit approved, except after a finding by the commission that the proposed transferee or lessee is in all respects qualified under the provisions of this chapter to conduct the service or operation contemplated by such certificate or permit and that the proposed transfer or the approval of said lease is consistent with the public interest.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 37-3-17
What does Code of Alabama § 37-3-17 cover?
Section 37-3-17 ("Transfer of Certificates or Permits.") 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 § 37-3-17?
A common citation format is "Code of Alabama § 37-3-17" (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 § 37-3-17 apply to my situation?
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