Alabama § 36-18-53 - Advisory Board to Develop and Recommend List of Priorities and Criteria for Disbursement of Monies; Use of Funds.

Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 36-18-53 — Advisory Board to Develop and Recommend List of Priorities and Criteria for Disbursement of Monies; Use of Funds., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 36-18-53. Advisory Board to Develop and Recommend List of Priorities and Criteria for Disbursement of Monies; Use of Funds.

The Alabama Chemical Testing Training and Equipment Advisory Board shall develop, and if appropriate, periodically revise, a recommended list of priorities and criteria for disbursement of monies in the Alabama Chemical Testing Training and Equipment Trust Fund. The advisory board shall provide its recommendations for disbursement, on an annual basis, to the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Speaker of the House, Director of the Department of Forensic Sciences, Director of the Department of Public Safety, the Executive Director of the Alabama Chiefs of Police Association, the Executive Director of the Alabama Sheriffs’ Association, the Executive Director of the Office of Prosecution Services, the Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court and to the Executive Secretary of the Peace Officers’ Standards and Training Commission. Money in the fund shall be used only to administer the fund, to purchase and maintain chemical testing equipment for city, county, or state law enforcement agencies in this state, to provide training to law enforcement personnel of this state in the use of that chemical testing equipment, to pay the costs of the Implied Consent Unit in the Department of Public Safety, to pay the costs of the Implied Consent Program in the Department of Forensic Sciences, and to support the activities of the board.

Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 36-18-53

What does Code of Alabama § 36-18-53 cover?

Section 36-18-53 ("Advisory Board to Develop and Recommend List of Priorities and Criteria for Disbursement of Monies; Use of Funds.") 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 § 36-18-53?

A common citation format is "Code of Alabama § 36-18-53" (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?

No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Alabama official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Alabama attorney.

How does Alabama § 36-18-53 apply to my situation?

Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Alabama can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.

Sources & Verification

Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Alabama.