The primary State statutory chapters under which the Department operates are (see Code of Ala. 1975, as amended):

1. (a) Title 38 - Public Welfare
   Chapter 1 - §§38-1-1 through -6
   Chapter 2 - §§38-2-1 through -13
   Chapter 4 - §§38-4-1 through -13
   Chapter 5 - §§38-5-1 through -7
   Chapter 7 - §§38-7-1 through -17
   Chapter 9 - §§38-9-1 through -11
   Chapter 10 - §§38-10-1 through -11
2. (b) Title 1 - General Provisions
   Chapter 1 - §1-1-3
3. (c) Title 26 - Infants and Incompetents
   Chapter 10 - §§26-10-1 through -10
   Chapter 12 - §26-12-1
   Chapter 14 - §§26-14-1 through -13
4. (d) Title 44 - Youth Services -
   Chapter 2 - §§44-2-20 through -26

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §41-22-4(a)(1).

History: Effective June 28, 1983.