The Department was created by the adoption of the “Alabama Homeland Security Act of 2003.” This Act is codified as Section 31-9A-1 through 16. Rulemaking authority is granted to the Department by Code of Ala. 1975, §31-9A-5(c)(7).

Author: James M. Walker, Jr.

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §31-9A-5.

History: New Rule: Filed January 10, 2006; effective February 14, 2006.