Terms Used In Alabama Code 20-1-146

  • state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • United States: includes the territories thereof and the District of Columbia. See Alabama Code 1-1-1

The State Board of Health shall adopt rules and orders as are necessary for implementing the provisions of this article. Where possible, the rules shall be in conformity with rules, regulations, ordinances, or standards of agencies of the government of the United States. All rules and orders shall have the force and effect of law and shall be enforced by all officers and be complied with by all persons.