# Ala. Code § 45-39A-11.20: Section 45-39A-11.20 Definitions

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## Section

- **Citation:** Ala. Code § 45-39A-11.20
- **Heading:** Section 45-39A-11.20 Definitions
- **Jurisdiction:** Alabama
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Alabama Code / Title 45 / Chapter 39A / Section 45-39A-11.20

## Text

For purposes of this subpart, the following terms have the following meanings:

(1) ACTIVITY. Includes, but is not limited to, all of the following that benefit businesses in the tourism improvement district:

a. Promotion of public events.

b. Furnishing of music in any public place.

c. Promotion of tourism within the district.

d. Promotion of business activity related to tourism within the tourism improvement district.

e. Marketing, sales, and economic development.

f. Other services provided for the purpose of conferring benefits upon businesses located in the tourism improvement district which are subject to the tourism improvement district assessment.

(2) AUTHORIZING ORDINANCE. An ordinance adopted by the Florence City Council that authorizes the formation or renewal of a tourism improvement district and the levying of benefit assessments.

(3) BENEFIT ASSESSMENT. A levy for the purpose of funding activities and improvements that will provide benefits to businesses located within a tourism improvement district.

(4) BUSINESS. Any business establishment of the types or classes that are described in the tourism improvement district plan and the authorizing ordinance.

(5) BUSINESS OWNER. A person recognized by the city as the owner of the business.

(6) BUSINESS OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION. A new or existing nonprofit corporation, entity, agency, or public corporation that is under contract with the city to administer the tourism improvement district and implement activities and improvements specified in the tourism improvement district plan.

(7) CITY. The City of Florence.

(8) CITY COUNCIL. The City Council of the City of Florence.

(9) IMPROVEMENT. An acquisition, construction, installation, or maintenance relating to tangible property that is designed to provide benefits to assessed businesses.

(10) TOURISM IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT. A tourism improvement district established pursuant to this subpart.

(11) TOURISM IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT PLAN. A plan as prescribed in Section 45-39A-11.23.

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