3984-1:N:04/11/1992:ala/ala LRS97-2265




HB174
By Representative Allen
RFD Ways and Means
Rd 1 13-JAN-1998


SYNOPSIS:This bill would establish the Alabama Blacksmith Museum to showcase various historical periods in the art and craft of blacksmithing.
 This bill would provide for the museum to be a part of the Iron and Steel Museum of Alabama located at Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park and would provide for the supervision and control of the museum under the Alabama Historic Ironworks Commission and through it park administrator.

A BILL
TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT

Establishing the Alabama Blacksmith Museum and providing for the supervision, control, and location of the museum.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA:

Section 1. There is created the Alabama Blacksmith Museum to showcase various historical periods in the art and craft of blacksmithing. The museum shall be permanently located at the Iron and Steel Museum of Alabama at Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, where it shall maintain buildings, exhibits, and equipment suitable and appropriate for conducting its affairs.

Section 2. The Alabama Blacksmith Museum shall be under the supervision and control of the Alabama Historic Ironworks Commission and shall be curated jointly by the Alabama Forge Council and the park administrator of the Alabama Historic Ironworks Commission, a state agency.

Section 3. The museum shall be subject to all laws, rules, or regulations that are applicable to supervision and control of Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park including the referenced commission's discretion.

Section 4. This act shall become effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and approval by the Governor, or its otherwise becoming law.


State Agencies
State Parks
Museums
Authorities
Alabama Historic Ironworks Commission