Alabama Administrative Code Title 584 - ALABAMA COMMITTEE ON MONUMENT PROTECTION
Here’s an organized overview of Alabama Administrative Code Title 584 — Chapter 584‑X‑1 — which establishes the rules for the Committee on Alabama Monument Protection under the Alabama Memorial Preservation Act of 2017:
📜 584‑X‑1‑.01 – Authority
Based on Act 2017‑354 (§41‑9‑237), the Committee is authorized to adopt rules to implement the Alabama Memorial Preservation Act. (camp.alabama.gov)
These rules were filed on February 18, 2020, and became effective June 14, 2020. (camp.alabama.gov)
584‑X‑1‑.02 – Definitions
Defines key terms including:
Alter, Remove, Relocate, Rename, Otherwise Disturb, Monument, Memorial Building/School/Street, Architecturally Significant Building, Public Property, and Controlling Entity. (camp.alabama.gov)
584‑X‑1‑.03 – Permissible and Prohibited Modifications
Preservation allowed: Government entities may maintain, repair, restore monuments, memorials, streets, or buildings under § 41‑9‑233. (regulations.justia.com)
Allowed alterations — if they don’t affect historic status:
Architecturally significant buildings: routine maintenance, repairs, system replacements, even additions consistent with Secretary of the Interior standards. (regulations.justia.com)
Memorial buildings: similar maintenance and upgrades that respect the original dedication and style. (regulations.justia.com)
Name adjustments: modest changes to function-based naming (e.g., “Elementary” to “Middle”) or transferring memorial names if the original facility is closed, provided use remains comparable. (regulations.justia.com)
Memorial streets: repairs, care, restorations, and name adjustments under the same conditions. (regulations.justia.com)
Monuments: cleaning, restoration, or repairs that do not alter content or appearance; portraits may be relocated within the same building, maintaining visibility. (regulations.justia.com)
584‑X‑1‑.04 – Applications for Waiver
No waivers are allowed for monuments in place ≥ 40 years — they cannot be moved, renamed, altered, or disturbed. (camp.alabama.gov)
Waiver eligible: Entities may apply if monuments/buildings are 20–39 years old, or memorial schools ≥ 20 years. Applications must include resolutions, documentation of dedication, public notice, commentary, and evidentiary facts.
Process: A Technical Advisory Review Group reviews applications; decisions must occur within 90 days, or the waiver is deemed granted. Public notices and comment opportunities are mandated. (camp.alabama.gov)
Emergency exceptions: Temporary relocation or protection is allowed for emergency repairs, with notification, restoration timeline (within one year), and waivers required if repairs exceed one year. (camp.alabama.gov)
584‑X‑1‑.05 – Exemptions
These rules do not apply to:
Museum, archive, and library collections.
Monuments/buildings interfering with transportation/utility infrastructure under state DOT, local governments, universities, utilities, or port authority, although preservation efforts are still strongly encouraged. (camp.alabama.gov)
🔍 Additional Context
Statutory background: The Alabama Memorial Preservation Act (Ala. Code §§41‑9‑230–237) requires state permission to move or rename sites ≥ 40 years old and imposes a $25,000 fine per violation. (en.wikipedia.org)
Committee composition: Comprises legislators and public members appointed through a defined process under the Act.
✅ In Summary
Title 584, Chapter 584‑X‑1, sets forth clear rules on how monuments and memorial sites can be maintained, altered, or subjected to waiver.
Strict protections exist for monuments 40+ years old, while a waiver process applies for newer sites (20–39 years). Stateside emergencies are narrowly accommodated with clear procedural guidance.
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