# Ala. Code § 11-20-3: Section 11-20-3 Powers of Counties as to Acquisition, Leasing, Etc., of Projects Generally

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T1_C20_S11-20-3

## Section

- **Citation:** Ala. Code § 11-20-3
- **Heading:** Section 11-20-3 Powers of Counties as to Acquisition, Leasing, Etc., of Projects Generally
- **Jurisdiction:** Alabama
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Alabama Code / Title 1 / Chapter 20 / Section 11-20-3

## Text

(a) In addition to any other powers which it may now have, each county shall have the following powers:

(1) To acquire, whether by construction, purchase, gift or lease, one or more projects which shall be located within this state;

(2) To lease to others (in the case of counties having populations according to the most recent federal decennial census of not less than 54,500 nor more than 56,000, the word others shall include the federal government, any of its departments and agencies) any or all of its projects for such rentals and upon such terms and conditions as the governing body may deem advisable and as shall not conflict with the provisions of this article; and

(3) To issue revenue bonds for the purpose of defraying the cost of acquiring, by construction and purchase, or either, any project and to secure the payment of such bonds, all as provided in this article.

(b) No county shall have the power to operate any project as a business or in any manner except as lessor thereof.

## Nearby sections

- [Ala. Code § 11-20-1 Section 11-20-1 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T1_C20_S11-20-1.md)
- [Ala. Code § 11-20-2 Section 11-20-2 Legislative Intent; Construction of Article Generally](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T1_C20_S11-20-2.md)
- [Ala. Code § 11-20-3 Section 11-20-3 Powers of Counties as to Acquisition, Leasing, Etc., of Projects Generally](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T1_C20_S11-20-3.md)
- [Ala. Code § 11-20-4 Section 11-20-4 Requirements as to Leasing of Projects](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T1_C20_S11-20-4.md)
- [Ala. Code § 11-20-5 Section 11-20-5 Bonds - Form, Terms, Denominations, Etc.; Execution, Sale, Delivery, Redemption, Etc.; Applicability of Usury, Etc., Laws](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T1_C20_S11-20-5.md)
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- [Ala. Code § 11-20-7 Section 11-20-7 Bonds - Disposition of Proceeds from Sale](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T1_C20_S11-20-7.md)
- [Ala. Code § 11-20-8 Section 11-20-8 Refunding Bonds](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T1_C20_S11-20-8.md)
- [Ala. Code § 11-20-9 Section 11-20-9 Notice, Consent, or Approval of Governmental Body, Etc., Not to Be Required for Issuance or Sale of Bonds or Execution of Mortgages](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T1_C20_S11-20-9.md)
- [Ala. Code § 11-20-10 Section 11-20-10 Investment in Bonds by Savings Banks and Insurance Companies](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T1_C20_S11-20-10.md)
- [Ala. Code § 11-20-11 Section 11-20-11 Counties Not to Contribute Costs of Acquisition of Projects or County Lands Therefor](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T1_C20_S11-20-11.md)
- [Ala. Code § 11-20-12 Section 11-20-12 Exemption from Taxation of Projects, Bonds, Etc](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T1_C20_S11-20-12.md)
- [Ala. Code § 11-20-13 Section 11-20-13 Construction of Article](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T1_C20_S11-20-13.md)
- [Ala. Code § 11-20-30 Section 11-20-30 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T1_C20_S11-20-30.md)

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