Ala. Code § 33-1-30
In order to comply with the laws, rules and regulations of the federal government governing the establishment of foreign trade zones, under an act of Congress entitled "An Act to provide for the establishment, operation and maintenance of foreign trade zones in ports of entry of the United States, to expedite and encourage foreign commerce, and for other purposes, approved June 18th, 1934," or any amendments thereto, the port authority, any county or municipal governing body or any private or public corporation is authorized to establish at all ports of entry within this state foreign trade zones and to establish rules and regulations for controlling and conducting said zones. All foreign trade zones established under the provisions of this section shall comply with all federal laws and regulations dealing with the establishment and operation of foreign trade zones.
Ala. Code § 33-1-30 (1975)