There shall be a state agency known as the Alabama State Port Authority, hereinafter sometimes referred to as the port authority. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, whenever any act, section of this code, or any other provision of law refers to the Alabama State Docks Department, it shall be deemed a reference to the Alabama State Port Authority. The port authority shall promote, supervise, control, manage, and direct the state docks and all other state lands included within the jurisdiction of this chapter. The port authority shall be constituted as provided in this chapter, and it shall maintain and operate all the improvements and facilities authorized by this chapter.
Last modified: May 3, 2021