Section 41-23-21 Definitions. - Alabama Statutes

Section 41-23-21

Definitions.

For purposes of this article, the following terms shall have the meaning hereinafter ascribed to them, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

(1) COUNCIL. The Enterprise Zone Advisory Council.

(2) DEPARTMENT. The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs.

(3) GOVERNING AUTHORITY. The governing body of a county or municipality.

(4) ENTERPRISE ZONE. A geographic area which is economically depressed, in need of expansion of business and industry and the creation of jobs and designated to be eligible for the benefits of this article, and is a target by governments for development by providing tax and nontax incentives to private enterprise.

(5) RURAL ENTERPRISE ZONE. An enterprise zone located in a non-MSA county, as such is defined by the United States Bureau of the Census.

(6) URBAN ENTERPRISE ZONE. An enterprise zone located in an MSA county, as such is defined by the United States Bureau of the Census.

(Acts 1987, No. 87-573, p. 897, §2.)