Alabama § 11-88-42 - Powers of Authorities Generally.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 11-88-42 — Powers of Authorities Generally., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11-88-42. Powers of Authorities Generally.
Any authority authorized pursuant to this article may design or cause to be designed, contract for and execute or cause to be executed the construction or reconstruction of any improvement in its service area, and may cause the cost and expense of all or any part of any such improvement to be assessed against the property abutting on or drained, served, or benefited by such improvement to the extent of the increased value of the said property by reason of the special benefits derived from the said improvement.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 11-88-42
What does Code of Alabama § 11-88-42 cover?
Section 11-88-42 ("Powers of Authorities Generally.") 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.
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