Terms Used In Alabama Code 22-22-13

  • Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.

This chapter is intended to supplement existing law, and no part of this chapter shall be construed to repeal any existing laws specifically enacted for the protection of health or the control of radiation. All remedies for the prevention and abatement of water pollution given to the Attorney General through the authority of this chapter are merely cumulative. Nothing in this chapter shall be interpreted as negating or destroying any common law or statutory right, duty, power or authority of the Attorney General of Alabama.