Alabama § 11-53B-15 - Emergency Action.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 11-53B-15 — Emergency Action., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11-53B-15. Emergency Action.
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, a municipality shall have authority to enact, and may by ordinance authorize, the appropriate city official to initiate immediate repair or demolition of a building structure when, in the opinion of the official so designated, such emergency action is required due to imminent danger of structural collapse endangering adjoining property, the public right of way, or human life or health. The cost of the emergency action shall be fixed by the municipal governing body and shall be assessed as provided in the ordinance, or, if such ordinance does not provide a method of assessment, as provided by this chapter.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 11-53B-15
What does Code of Alabama § 11-53B-15 cover?
Section 11-53B-15 ("Emergency Action.") 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 § 11-53B-15?
A common citation format is "Code of Alabama § 11-53B-15" (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 § 11-53B-15 apply to my situation?
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