Alabama Code 45-45-175. Location – Proximity to existing schools

(a)

Attorney's Note

Under the Alabama Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:

Class	Prison	Fine
Violation	up to 30 days	up to $200

For details, see Ala. Code § 13A-5-7

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(1) In Madison County, no petroleum product tank farm may be constructed within one and one-half miles of any existing school. In addition, the site shall be approved by resolution of the county commission if located outside of the corporate limits of a municipality or by either resolution of the municipal governing body or compliance with applicable zoning laws if located within the corporate limits of a municipality.

(2) For the purposes of this section, the term petroleum product tank farm means a terminal for the storage of gasoline, diesel fuel, or jet fuel in large quantities greater than 200,000 gallons for loading into tanker trucks.

(b) For any violation outside a municipality, the Madison County Commission shall seek injunctive or remedial relief for any violation of this section as may exist under the general laws of Alabama. For any violation within a municipality, the municipality shall seek injunctive or remedial relief for any violation of this section as may exist under the general laws of Alabama.

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