(a) The board is hereby authorized and empowered to lease trucks, road tractors and trailers and similar equipment when needed for the transportation of alcoholic beverages purchased, stored or sold by it, but only on condition that such equipment will be maintained by the lessor. The consideration for any such leased equipment to be paid by the board shall be based on fair rental value of the equipment leased, and the cost of transportation with leased equipment shall not be in excess of the cost of transportation by common motor carrier service.
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Terms Used In Alabama Code 28-3-44

  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
(b) The board is also authorized and empowered to employ drivers or operators of any equipment leased by it, without regard to the provisions of the Merit System Act.
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