For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section:

(1) AIR POLLUTION. The presence in the outdoor atmosphere of one or more air contaminants in such quantities and duration as are, or tend to be, injurious to human health or welfare, animal or plant life or property or would interfere with the enjoyment of life or property throughout the state and in such territories of the state as shall be affected thereby.
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Terms Used In Alabama Code 22-28-2

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • following: means next after. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
  • person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • property: includes both real and personal property. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • 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
(2) AIR CONTAMINANT. Any solid, liquid or gaseous matter, any odor or any combination thereof, from whatever source.
(3) COMMISSION. The Alabama Department of Environmental Management.
(4) PERSON. Any and all persons, natural or artificial, including, but not limited to, any individual, partnership, association, society, joint stock company, firm, company, corporation, institution, trust, estate, or other legal or other business organization or any governmental entity, and any successor, representative, agent or agency of the foregoing.
(5) EMISSION. A release into the outdoor atmosphere of air contaminants.
(6) DIRECTOR. The Director of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.
(7) STATE HEALTH OFFICER. The Director of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.
(8) CHAIRMAN. The Director of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.
(9) STATE AIR POLLUTION CONTROL COMMISSION. The Alabama Department of Environmental Management.
(10) ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION. The Environmental Management Commission of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.
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