Ala. Code § 16-47-196
The Geological Survey of Alabama is hereby empowered and authorized to convey to the University of Alabama by gift or otherwise any of its property as it may deem proper, for use, exchange or display in the University of Alabama Museum, and upon such conveyance said property shall become the property of the University of Alabama to be used, exchanged or displayed by it in the operation or development of the said University of Alabama Museum. The geological survey of Alabama is further authorized to make such collections from time to time in the future which it may deem to be of value to the University of Alabama Museum and to convey such collections or parts thereof to the University of Alabama for any purpose specified in this article.
Ala. Code § 16-47-196 (1975)