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Terms Used In Alabama Code 11-54-141

  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Alabama Code 1-1-1

It is the intent of the Legislature by the passage of this article to authorize municipalities to acquire, own, and lease projects for the purpose of promoting trade by inducing commercial enterprises to locate in this state. It is intended that each project be self-liquidating. It is not intended hereby to authorize any municipality itself to operate any commercial enterprise. This article shall be liberally construed in conformity with the said intent.