Ala. Code § 45-37-123.136
In order to yield the maximum benefit specified under this part, without regard to the § 415, Internal Revenue Code, limitations, a qualified plan under § 415(m), Internal Revenue Code, shall be established by the pension board in order to provide any additional benefit needed to, in the aggregate, yield such maximum benefit. Any § 415(m), Internal Revenue Code, plan established by the commission or pension board prior to the effective date of this part is hereby ratified, validated, and confirmed. The pension board shall be authorized to establish, modify, or replace any § 415(m), Internal Revenue Code, plan, or other plan as may hereinafter be authorized by federal law, in order to provide any additional benefit needed to, in the aggregate, yield such maximum benefit.
Ala. Code § 45-37-123.136 (1975)