Dam Safety Program; Emergency Management Agency required to administer, agency approval of participating dam construction, modification, or removal required

Summary

The bill moves all dam‑safety oversight from local emergency agencies to the Alabama Emergency Management Agency. Owners who choose to participate in the state program must submit plans for building, modifying, or removing a dam to the agency for approval and must have their dams inspected every four years by a licensed engineer. The agency will set rules, fees, and must report a program implementation plan and funding needs to the governor and legislature.

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