Section 36-26-42 Representation of department in judicial proceedings. - Alabama Statutes

Section 36-26-42

Representation of department in judicial proceedings.

If this article or its enforcement by the director or the board shall be called into question in any judicial proceeding or if any person shall fail or refuse to comply with the lawful orders or directions of the board, such board or the director may call upon the Attorney General or may, with the advice and consent of the Governor, employ independent counsel to represent it in sustaining this article and its enforcement thereof, and such independent counsel shall be paid as other employees of the department are paid.

(Acts 1939, No. 58, p. 68, § 35; Code 1940, T. 55, §323.)