Ala. Code § 37-14-35

With respect to any sale of facilities consummated pursuant to the provisions of this article, the provisions of Section 37-1-50 shall not be applicable to such sale or to the cessation by a utility of rendering service from such facilities involved in such sale. To the extent of any conflict between this article and the provisions of Section 37-4-60 through Section 37-4-65, the provisions of this article shall govern and control.