Law & Policy

Statutory Authority
The authority assigned to the ADAH as defined by the Code of Alabama (1975).
Administrative Rules
Policies and fees provided in the Alabama Administrative Code.
Departmental Fees
Fees charged for various ADAH services and facility rentals.
Statement of Recommitment
The ADAH's commitment to the inclusive preservation and sharing of Alabama history, issued in 2020.
Value of History
A statement of history's relevance endorsed by organizations nationwide and the ADAH in 2015.
Strategic Framework
The ADAH’s work plan, priorities, and horizon objectives.
Native American Graves Protection & Repatriation Act (NAGPRA)
Compliance with federal law on the repatriation of ancestral remains and funerary objects.
Public-Records Request
Submit a request for active administrative and program records of the ADAH.