Section 45-29-90.08 - Contractual powers; additional powersThe authority may:
(1) Enter into contracts with the United States, with the several states, and with individuals, private corporations, associations, municipalities, and other public agencies, or political subdivisions of any kind, for the sale of water for municipal, domestic, agricultural, or industrial use, or for the sale of any other services, facilities, or commodities that the authority may be in a position to supply.(2) Acquire and develop reservoirs and shoreline lands and provide for their operation for industrial, recreational, and other uses directly or by concessionaires, licensees, lessees, or vendees of shoreline lands.(3) Sell or lease shoreline lands, or any interest therein, in connection with development of the reservoir system, for uses consistent with the authority's development plan and subject to such restrictions as the authority deems necessary for reservoir protection and subject to such requirements as to character of improvements and activities shall be undertaken as the authority deems appropriate to its overall development plan.(4) Acquire or operate shoreline lands of reservoirs owned by the Tom Bevill Reservoir Management Area Authority.(5) Acquire, construct, or operate such other facilities or works of improvement as are necessary to effectuate plans for the comprehensive development of the area.(6) Make and enforce reasonable rules and regulations governing the use of any facilities and other property owned, controlled, or operated by the authority.(7) Provide for such insurance as the board may deem advisable.(8) Fix and revise from time to time reasonable rates, fees, and other charges for the sale of water for municipal, domestic, agricultural, or industrial use, or for the sale of any other services, facilities, or commodities that the authority may be in a position to supply.Ala. Code § 45-29-90.08 (1975)