Ala. Code § 33-1-17

The title to all property acquired by the Alabama State Docks Department and now vested in the State of Alabama shall on August 1, 2000, be vested in the port authority. The director, with the consent and the approval of the board may dispose of, sell, or lease to others, at reasonable prices and for reasonable compensation, without a competitive advertised public auction or advertised sealed bid process any of the property, equipment, and facilities of the port authority.