Ala. Code § 25-4-112
The secretary shall cause to be printed in proper form for distribution to the public the text of this chapter, general rules, his annual report to the Governor and any other material he deems relevant and suitable, and shall furnish the same to any person upon application therefor, and such printing and availability upon application shall be deemed a sufficient publication of the same. Copies of all general rules and regulations, as and when adopted, amended or repealed, shall be forwarded by the secretary to all employers subject to this chapter, who request in writing that they be placed on the mailing list therefor. Such rules and regulations shall in no event become effective until after the requirements of this section have been complied with.
Ala. Code § 25-4-112 (1975)