Alabama StatutesTitle 9 — CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
- Chapter 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS.
- Chapter 2 — DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
- Section 9-2-1 Created; seal.
- Section 9-2-10 Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources - Duties as to preservation, maintenance, etc., of state parks, etc.
- Section 9-2-100 Created; appointment of director.
- Section 9-2-101 Oath of director; director full-time position.
- Section 9-2-102 Bond of director.
- Section 9-2-103 Powers and duties of director generally; state forests, monuments, etc., excepted from jurisdiction of director.
- Section 9-2-104 Powers and duties of director with respect to Confederate memorials - Generally.
- Section 9-2-105 Powers and duties of director with respect to Confederate memorials - Cooperation with citizens' committees, etc.
- Section 9-2-106 State Park Fund.
- Section 9-2-107 State Park Revolving Fund.
- Section 9-2-108 Disposition and expenditure of revenues from sale of timber, etc., and from operation of certain new facilities within state park system.
- Section 9-2-11 Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources - Creation of additional divisions in department; appointment of directors of divisions.
- Section 9-2-12 Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources - Promulgation of rules and regulations for department.
- Section 9-2-120 Supervision and development of certain state-owned islands.
- Section 9-2-121 Land Resources Information Center; survey and compilation of data; agencies to file legal instruments.
- Section 9-2-122 Deposits into State Lands Fund authorized; use of funds.
- Section 9-2-123 Management fee for certain lands.
- Section 9-2-13 Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources - Authority to prohibit importation of birds, animals, fish, etc.
- Section 9-2-130 Created; appointment and duties of agent.
- Section 9-2-14 Advisory Board of Conservation and Natural Resources - Created; composition; qualifications, appointment, terms of office, and compensation of members; residency requirements; meetings;
- Section 9-2-15 Advisory Board of Conservation and Natural Resources - Powers and duties.
- Section 9-2-15.1 Advisory Board of Conservation and Natural Resources; promulgation of rules and regulations; prohibition of airboat; penalty.
- Section 9-2-16 Director of Irrigation.
- Section 9-2-17 Employees generally.
- Section 9-2-18 Requirement of bonds for certain officers and employees.
- Section 9-2-19 Administrative salaries and expenses to be prorated among divisions of department.
- Section 9-2-2 Powers and duties generally.
- Section 9-2-20 Game and Fish Fund - Created; composition.
- Section 9-2-20.1 Game and Fish Fund - Alabama Game and Fish Endowment Fund created as special account; administration; restrictions; use of income.
- Section 9-2-20.2 Game and Fish Fund - Alabama Nongame Wildlife Endowment.
- Section 9-2-21 Game and Fish Fund - Remittance of collections to State Treasurer to credit of fund.
- Section 9-2-22 Game and Fish Fund - Disbursement.
- Section 9-2-23 Game and Fish Fund - Diversion of funds from particular purpose for which collected, allotted or budgeted.
- Section 9-2-24 Department not to issue bonds or borrow money.
- Section 9-2-25 Refunds on erroneous or excessive license fees.
- Section 9-2-26 Cooperation with federal agencies.
- Section 9-2-27 Compliance with Uniform Relocation Assistance and Land Acquisition Policies Act.
- Section 9-2-28 "Game and fish wardens" deemed "conservation officers."
- Section 9-2-29 Commissioner authorized to designate calendar work week for law enforcement officers.
- Section 9-2-3 Powers and duties as to state parks and parkways, etc.
- Section 9-2-4 Powers and duties as to seafoods, etc.
- Section 9-2-40 Commissioner designated awarding authority.
- Section 9-2-41 Preparation of plans and specifications.
- Section 9-2-42 Contracts for advisory engineering or architectural services.
- Section 9-2-43 Contracts for construction or modification of buildings or facilities.
- Section 9-2-44 Approval of state Building Commission not required as to certain contracts; compliance with state building code.
- Section 9-2-5 Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources - Qualifications, appointment, term of office, oath, and bond.
- Section 9-2-6 Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources - Powers and duties generally.
- Section 9-2-60 Created.
- Section 9-2-61 Appointment of director; powers and duties of division generally.
- Section 9-2-62 Oath of director; director full-time position.
- Section 9-2-63 Bond of director.
- Section 9-2-64 Appointment, oath, bond and compensation of game and fish wardens and deputy wardens.
- Section 9-2-65 Powers and duties of game and fish wardens; powers and duties of director with respect to game and fish wardens.
- Section 9-2-66 Official annual state nongame wildlife print and/or stamp.
- Section 9-2-67 Rules and regulations for Nongame Wildlife Endowment.
- Section 9-2-7 Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources - Powers and duties as to game, fish and seafood generally.
- Section 9-2-8 Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources - Promulgation of rules and regulations as to game, fish and seafood; publication and distribution of laws, etc.
- Section 9-2-80 "Seafoods" defined.
- Section 9-2-81 Created; powers and duties generally.
- Chapter 3 — STATE FORESTRY COMMISSION.
- Chapter 4 — GEOLOGICAL SURVEY.
- Chapter 5 — MINERALS RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE.
- Chapter 6 — ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITIES.
- Chapter 6A — SYNFUELS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
- Chapter 7 — PRESERVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ETC., OF COASTAL AREAS.
- Chapter 7A — ALABAMA RECREATION CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE FUND.
- Chapter 8 — SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION GENERALLY.
- Chapter 8A — COST-SHARE GRANTS FOR SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION.
- Chapter 9 — WATER MANAGEMENT AND DRAINAGE.
- Chapter 10 — WATER CONSERVATION AND IRRIGATION.
- Section 9-10-1 Establishment of state agency authorized and directed.
- Section 9-10-10 Annual reports.
- Section 9-10-11 Cooperation and assistance of other state agencies.
- Section 9-10-12 Officers of corporation not to be interested in contracts, etc.; penalty.
- Section 9-10-13 Construction of terms where another state agency charged with responsibility of Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
- Section 9-10-14 Provisions of article supplementary; construction of article.
- Section 9-10-2 County resolutions declaring need for incorporation of State Water Conservation and Irrigation Agency, etc.; membership of corporation; composition of board of directors; qualifications
- Section 9-10-3 Procedure for incorporation.
- Section 9-10-30 Resolution declaring need for formation of corporation; appointment of incorporators, etc.
- Section 9-10-31 Certificate of incorporation -- Contents; execution.
- Section 9-10-32 Certificate of incorporation - Filing.
- Section 9-10-33 Board of directors and officers.
- Section 9-10-34 Powers and duties generally.
- Section 9-10-35 Applications for construction permits; duties of Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources as to granting of permits, etc.; enforcement of compliance with terms and conditions
- Section 9-10-36 Issuance of bonds; issuance of notes and renewal notes; redemption of notes or bonds; liability on notes or bonds; disposition of proceeds from sale of bonds; issuance of interim recei
- Section 9-10-37 Refunding bonds.
- Section 9-10-38 Security for bonds.
- Section 9-10-39 Investment in bonds by state, banks, insurance companies, etc.; deposit of bonds, etc., with state or municipal officers or agencies.
- Section 9-10-4 Election of officers; board meetings; records and copies of board proceedings; exercise of corporate powers; compensation of board members.
- Section 9-10-40 Bonds, etc., not obligations of state or counties.
- Section 9-10-41 Bonds, etc., exempt from taxation.
- Section 9-10-42 Leases, conveyances, etc., of real property by counties, cities, public departments, etc.
- Section 9-10-43 Contracts for construction work.
- Section 9-10-44 Projects to be maintained in good condition.
- Section 9-10-45 Officers of corporations not to be interested in contracts, etc.; penalty.
- Section 9-10-46 Agents and employees may enter lands, etc., to make surveys, soundings, etc.; reimbursement for actual damages.
- Section 9-10-47 Construction of terms where another state agency charged with responsibility of Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
- Section 9-10-5 Powers and duties generally.
- Section 9-10-6 Applications for construction permits; duties of Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources as to granting of permits, etc.; enforcement of compliance with terms and conditions
- Section 9-10-7 Contracts for construction work and purchases of materials.
- Section 9-10-8 Bonds.
- Section 9-10-9 Counties and municipalities empowered to contribute money to work of agency and to levy and collect ad valorem taxes for such purposes.
- Chapter 10A — WATERSHED MANAGEMENT AUTHORITIES.
- Chapter 10B — ALABAMA WATER RESOURCES.
- Chapter 11 — FISH, GAME AND WILDLIFE.
- Section 9-11-1 Definitions.
- Section 9-11-10 Violations of fish and game laws - Clerks to report results of prosecutions.
- Section 9-11-11 Violations of fish and game laws - Charging of several offenses.
- Section 9-11-12 Violations of fish and game laws - Fees of arresting officers.
- Section 9-11-13 Violations of fish and game laws - Style of proceedings.
- Section 9-11-14 Violations of fish and game laws - Procedure on appeal.
- Section 9-11-140 Use of commercial fishing gear in public impounded waters and navigable streams - When, where, and how permitted.
- Section 9-11-141 Use of commercial fishing gear in public impounded waters and navigable streams - License - Required generally.
- Section 9-11-142 Use of commercial fishing gear in public impounded waters and navigable streams - License - Individual licenses required; exception for certain assistants.
- Section 9-11-143 Use of commercial fishing gear in public impounded waters and navigable streams - License - Issuance; fees; records; disposition of fees.
- Section 9-11-144 Use of commercial fishing gear in public impounded waters and navigable streams -License - Expiration.
- Section 9-11-145 Use of commercial fishing gear in public impounded waters and navigable streams - License - Forfeiture.
- Section 9-11-146 Disposition of proceeds from sale of licenses, etc.
- Section 9-11-147 Marking location of and identifying fishing gear.
- Section 9-11-148 Game fish taken to be returned to waters; possession of game fish by commercial fishermen.
- Section 9-11-149 Use of fishing gear within one-half mile below lock or dam.
- Section 9-11-15 Violations of fish and game laws - Judgment on appeal.
- Section 9-11-150 Use of fishing gear within 100 yards of mouths of streams, etc., emptying into salt waters or bays.
- Section 9-11-151 Seizure, confiscation and disposition of fishing gear used in violation of article.
- Section 9-11-152 Shipment or transportation of fish taken in violation of article; seizure, confiscation and disposition of fish illegally transported or shipped.
- Section 9-11-153 Wholesale and retail freshwater nongame fish dealers' licenses.
- Section 9-11-154 Records of wholesalers and retailers of freshwater nongame fish; inspection, etc., of records.
- Section 9-11-155 Applicability of provisions of article.
- Section 9-11-156 Penalties for violations of provisions of article.
- Section 9-11-16 Seizure, forfeiture and disposal of prohibited devices, etc., used in catching, killing, etc., fish or fur-bearing animals.
- Section 9-11-17 Deputy game and fish wardens; appointment; duties; authority; revocation of appointment; compensation and status.
- Section 9-11-170 Spearing of commercial or nongame fish for sport - When, where and how permitted; notice of competitive events.
- Section 9-11-171 Spearing of commercial or nongame fish for sport - License - Required; issuance; fees; disposition of revenue from sale.
- Section 9-11-172 Spearing of commercial or nongame fish for sport - License - Display.
- Section 9-11-173 Regulation of seasons, hours, etc.
- Section 9-11-174 Compliance with water safety laws.
- Section 9-11-175 Possession of spear, etc., evidence of spearfishing; exception.
- Section 9-11-176 Penalty for violations.
- Section 9-11-18 Furnishing of equipment for game and fish wardens.
- Section 9-11-19 Assent to federal act relating to fish restoration and management projects; disposition of fishing license fees generally.
- Section 9-11-190 Catching of nongame fish from public waters by use of wire baskets - When, where and how permitted.
- Section 9-11-191 Catching of nongame fish from public waters by use of wire baskets - License - Required; issuance; fees; disposition of fees.
- Section 9-11-192 Licenses not to be sold to persons holding commercial fishing licenses, etc.; sale or offer for sale of fish by licensees, etc.
- Section 9-11-193 Obtaining more than four licenses or fishing with more than four baskets.
- Section 9-11-194 Marking of baskets.
- Section 9-11-195 Destruction of unmarked baskets.
- Section 9-11-196 Nongame fish only to be taken, etc., with baskets; return of game fish taken to waters.
- Section 9-11-197 Taking of fish from baskets, etc., by unlicensed persons.
- Section 9-11-198 Penalty for violations of provisions of article; revocation of licenses.
- Section 9-11-2 Acquisition of lands for state game lands; erection, etc., of buildings for propagation of game, birds or fish.
- Section 9-11-20 Release of turkeys into wild areas of state prohibited; exceptions; penalty.
- Section 9-11-21 Investigation of hunting deaths by grand jury; reporting of such accidents.
- Section 9-11-210 Agreements as to fishing in waters of Alabama and of bordering states.
- Section 9-11-211 Agreements as to fishing in waters lying between Alabama and adjoining states or partly in Alabama and partly in adjoining state.
- Section 9-11-212 Agreements to apply separately to waters lying between Alabama and each agreeing bordering state.
- Section 9-11-213 Rights and privileges granted to be exercised in accordance with Alabama laws, etc.
- Section 9-11-22 Commercial fishing equipment required to be affixed with tags.
- Section 9-11-23 Alabama Marine Resources Endowment Fund.
- Section 9-11-230 Title to wild birds and animals vested in state.
- Section 9-11-231 Permits for collection of wild animals, birds, etc., for scientific purposes, etc.
- Section 9-11-232 Possession, sale, purchase, etc., of protected wild birds, etc.
- Section 9-11-233 Enumeration of birds not protected.
- Section 9-11-234 Hunting, etc., of protected birds or animals on state or federal game sanctuaries or refuges.
- Section 9-11-235 Taking, etc., of protected birds or animals, raccoons or opossums at night; nighttime hunting of foxes with dogs.
- Section 9-11-235.1 Taking, etc., raccoons or opossums at night; weapons used.
- Section 9-11-236 Hunting, etc., or possession of protected birds or animals during closed season.
- Section 9-11-237 Sale and purchase of game birds and animals including the meat or other product thereof.
- Section 9-11-238 Hunting, etc., of wild turkeys with dogs.
- Section 9-11-24 Violation of fish and game laws - Assessment of court costs.
- Section 9-11-240 Opening of season for hunting, etc., of female deer and unantlered male deer.
- Section 9-11-241 Hunting, trapping, etc., of wild game during day on lands of another without permission.
- Section 9-11-242 Hunting, trapping, etc., of wild game at night on lands of another without permission.
- Section 9-11-243 Hunting, trapping, etc., of fur-bearing animals within 10 feet of banks of waters on property of another without permission.
- Section 9-11-244 Taking, etc., of protected birds or animals by means of bait.
- Section 9-11-245 Unlawful methods of hunting birds or animals protected by law or regulation.
- Section 9-11-246 Penalties for violations of provisions of Sections 9-11-244 and 9-11-245.
- Section 9-11-247 Taking, keeping, etc., of raccoons for use in "coon on the log" contests.
- Section 9-11-248 Permits for holding of "coon on the log" contests.
- Section 9-11-249 Penalty for violations of provisions of Sections 9-11-247 and 9-11-248.
- Section 9-11-25 Licenses and permits not transferable; penalties.
- Section 9-11-250 Taking, etc., of deer from public waters.
- Section 9-11-251 Taking, etc., of deer at night.
- Section 9-11-252 Penalties for violations of provisions of Sections 9-11-250 and 9-11-251.
- Section 9-11-252.1 Motor vehicle, weapons, etc., used in nighttime deer hunting declared contraband; seizure report; condemnation and forfeiture; disposition of proceeds.
- Section 9-11-253 Transportation or shipment of skins or hides of fur-bearing animals without payment of state tax; bonds of dealers.
- Section 9-11-254 Limitation as to number of traps for taking, etc., of fur-bearing animals; penalty.
- Section 9-11-255 Transportation, shipment, etc., of protected birds or game.
- Section 9-11-256 Liability of common carriers, etc., transporting, shipping, etc., protected birds or game.
- Section 9-11-257 Hunting or discharge of firearm from, upon, or across public roads, etc.
- Section 9-11-258 Persons hunting deer at night liable for killing stock.
- Section 9-11-259 Game, birds or animals to be transported openly; confiscation, etc., of game, birds or animals transported or taken illegally.
- Section 9-11-26 Penalty for offering to sell shellfish, wild fish, or farm-raised fish processed with certain banned drugs.
- Section 9-11-260 Acquisition of lands, expenditure of revenues, etc., by commissioner for propagation of game birds, game and fur-bearing animals.
- Section 9-11-261 Permits for propagation of game birds, and game or fur-bearing animals for private purposes.
- Section 9-11-262 Opening or closing of season for killing of beaver; payment of bounty for killing of beaver.
- Section 9-11-263 Consent to acquisition of lands, etc., for establishment of migratory bird reservations.
- Section 9-11-264 Liability for injury or damage to persons or domestic animals of persons using traps, etc., to take, capture, etc., fur-bearing animals; exemption of Lawrence County.
- Section 9-11-265 Trapping on or from right-of-way of state highway; exemption of Lawrence County.
- Section 9-11-265.1 Sections 9-11-264 and 9-11-265 inapplicable in Limestone County.
- Section 9-11-266 Checking of traps; hanging or suspending of bait over or within 25 feet of steel trap.
- Section 9-11-267 Filing of reports as to animals trapped, purchased, etc., by persons licensed to trap fur-bearing animals and by fur dealers.
- Section 9-11-268 Penalty for violations of provisions of Sections 9-11-265, 9-11-266 and 9-11-267.
- Section 9-11-269 Protection of flattened musk turtle.
- Section 9-11-270 Interference with persons legally hunting or fishing.
- Section 9-11-271 Activities prohibited.
- Section 9-11-272 Obeying order of peace officer.
- Section 9-11-273 Limited application.
- Section 9-11-274 Penalties.
- Section 9-11-275 Construction of article.
- Section 9-11-280 Agreements as to hunting and taking of waterfowl from waters of Alabama and of bordering states.
- Section 9-11-281 Agreements as to hunting and taking of waterfowl from waters lying between Alabama and adjoining states or partly in Alabama and partly in adjoining states.
- Section 9-11-282 Agreements to apply separately to waters lying between Alabama and each agreeing bordering state; hunting privileges limited to waterfowl.
- Section 9-11-283 Rights and privileges granted to be exercised in accordance with Alabama laws, etc.
- Section 9-11-3 Title and deeds to acquired lands; supervision of same.
- Section 9-11-30 Game breeder's license - Issuance; renewal; expiration; fees.
- Section 9-11-300 Establishment.
- Section 9-11-301 Fixing of boundaries; promulgation of special rules and regulations for management and protection of areas.
- Section 9-11-302 Closing of land or water in areas to hunting and fishing.
- Section 9-11-303 Searches and seizures.
- Section 9-11-304 Carrying or possession of firearms.
- Section 9-11-305 When dogs permitted in areas; liability of owners of dogs at large in areas.
- Section 9-11-306 Impoundment of dogs; redemption or destruction of impounded dogs.
- Section 9-11-307 Penalties for violations of provisions of article, etc.
- Section 9-11-31 Game breeder's license - Sales by licensee; nonindigenous game breeder option.
- Section 9-11-31.1 Game breeder's license - Violations
- Section 9-11-32 Duration and scope of licenses.
- Section 9-11-320 Definitions.
- Section 9-11-321 Possession of wildlife in captivity for public exhibition purposes.
- Section 9-11-322 Appointment of committee to study and recommend standards for care and treatment of captive wildlife.
- Section 9-11-323 Promulgation of regulations prescribing standards for care and treatment of captive wildlife.
- Section 9-11-324 Permits to possess wildlife for public exhibition purposes; contents of applications for permits.
- Section 9-11-325 Condition in permits to allow inspections; notice of and abatement of violations.
- Section 9-11-326 Enforcement of article, standards and provisions of permits.
- Section 9-11-327 Penalties for violations of article, standards or provisions of permits.
- Section 9-11-328 Applicability of provisions of article.
- Section 9-11-33 Hunting and fishing licenses generally - Numbering; delivery of blank licenses to issuing authorities; return of unused licenses and stubs.
- Section 9-11-34 Hunting and fishing licenses generally - License cards.
- Section 9-11-340 "Pen-raised quail" defined.
- Section 9-11-341 Persons, etc., authorized to engage in propagation, etc., of pen-raised quail.
- Section 9-11-342 Commercial quail breeder's license.
- Section 9-11-343 Licensees to obtain markers or marking devices.
- Section 9-11-344 Carcasses to be marked before sale; quail to be killed otherwise than by shooting.
- Section 9-11-345 Invoices to be attached to packages of carcasses.
- Section 9-11-346 Packages of carcasses to be shipped with invoices attached.
- Section 9-11-347 Invoices to be kept attached to packages of carcasses during storage.
- Section 9-11-348 Resale or disposition of quail by persons other than retail vendors.
- Section 9-11-349 Records of licensees; inspection of records and premises of licensees.
- Section 9-11-35 Hunting or fishing license not required of member of armed forces during war.
- Section 9-11-35.1 Licensing exception for residents on active military duty.
- Section 9-11-350 Article applicable to persons, etc., shipping quail into state.
- Section 9-11-351 Penalty for violations of provisions of article.
- Section 9-11-36 Issuance of licenses generally - Persons authorized; record.
- Section 9-11-37 Issuance of licenses generally - Issuance fee; reports.
- Section 9-11-370 "Nonresident" defined; burden of proof as to residence.
- Section 9-11-371 Promulgation of rules and regulations as to taking of mussels or mollusks from fresh waters.
- Section 9-11-372 Mussel catcher's license.
- Section 9-11-373 Mussel buyer's license.
- Section 9-11-374 Disposition of proceeds of sale of licenses.
- Section 9-11-375 Charge for buying or otherwise obtaining freshwater mussels; disposition of revenues; violation as a misdemeanor.
- Section 9-11-38 Special agents for issuing hunting and fishing licenses - Application for appointment; authority.
- Section 9-11-39 Special agents for issuing hunting and fishing licenses - Bond generally; appointment.
- Section 9-11-390 Short title.
- Section 9-11-391 Definitions.
- Section 9-11-392 Legislative findings and declaration of policy.
- Section 9-11-393 Imposition of moratorium on taking of marine mammals and marine mammal products; exceptions.
- Section 9-11-394 Taking, transportation, sale, etc., of marine mammals, etc., in violation of provisions of article, etc.
- Section 9-11-395 Promulgation of rules and regulations.
- Section 9-11-396 Penalties for violations of provisions of article, etc.; powers of law enforcement officers, etc., as to enforcement of article, etc.; custody and disposition of equipment, etc., seiz
- Section 9-11-397 Funding of programs established under article.
- Section 9-11-398 Applicability of provisions of article.
- Section 9-11-4 State game refuges or sanctuaries; shooting preserves, game refuges, etc., in national forests, etc.
- Section 9-11-40 Special agents for issuing hunting and fishing licenses - Bond of agents to be payable to judge of probate or license commissioner.
- Section 9-11-41 Special agents for issuing hunting and fishing licenses - Furnishing of blank licenses to agents.
- Section 9-11-410 License required; rules and regulations.
- Section 9-11-411 Site of preserve; marking of boundaries; proximity to other preserves or management areas; turkey shooting prohibited.
- Section 9-11-412 Fowl to be hunted; minimum stock released for hunting.
- Section 9-11-413 License fee; application procedures; disposition of fees.
- Section 9-11-414 Limits on harvest; exception of "pen-raised quail"; hunting period for "pen-raised birds."
- Section 9-11-415 Tagging of bob-white quail; operators to cooperate with Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources; tagging generally.
- Section 9-11-416 Records of hunters and amount and species of game taken; inspection.
- Section 9-11-417 Hunting licenses required of preserve patrons; seven-day license; operators as agent vendors of licenses.
- Section 9-11-418 Enforcement of game and fish laws; inspection of preserves.
- Section 9-11-419 Violations; license revocation.
- Section 9-11-42 Special agents for issuing hunting and fishing licenses - Duties generally; remittance of fees collected, etc., to probate judge or license commissioner.
- Section 9-11-43 Responsibility of judge of probate or license commissioner as to licenses; disposition of fees from sale of licenses.
- Section 9-11-430 Definitions.
- Section 9-11-431 Construction of article; purpose thereof.
- Section 9-11-432 Stamp required for hunting migratory waterfowl; form; procedure.
- Section 9-11-433 Issuance of stamp; cost; disposition of fees; issuing agents; refund for unsold stamps.
- Section 9-11-434 Revenue used in preservation of wetlands; contracts with non-profit organizations for project outside United States.
- Section 9-11-435 Requirements for approval of outside United States projects.
- Section 9-11-44 Resident license - Hunting.
- Section 9-11-44.1 Certification of completion of approved hunter education course required for issuance of license; penalty; "supervision required" status.
- Section 9-11-45 License to hunt on wildlife management areas; fee; violations.
- Section 9-11-45.1 Use of crossbows for hunting.
- Section 9-11-450 Permit required; rules and regulations.
- Section 9-11-451 Site of fee fishing ponds; marking of entrance.
- Section 9-11-452 Ponds to be stocked with farm or hatchery produced fish.
- Section 9-11-453 Application procedure.
- Section 9-11-454 Fishing license not required; letter permit prominently displayed.
- Section 9-11-455 Creel limits.
- Section 9-11-456 Selling of fish caught.
- Section 9-11-457 Violations; fines.
- Section 9-11-46 Nonresident hunting licenses - "Small game only."
- Section 9-11-47 Nonresident hunting licenses - "All game."
- Section 9-11-48 Nonresident hunting licenses - "Trip small game."
- Section 9-11-480 Legislative findings.
- Section 9-11-481 Prohibited activities; exceptions; applicability; penalties.
- Section 9-11-49 Nonresident hunting licenses - "Trip all game."
- Section 9-11-49.1 Establishment of bag limits, etc., for certain nonresidents.
- Section 9-11-5 Commissioner, wardens, etc., constituted peace officers.
- Section 9-11-50 Hunting by persons under 16 years of age.
- Section 9-11-500 Definitions.
- Section 9-11-501 Hunting of native game animals under certain conditions prohibited.
- Section 9-11-502 Hunting of tame game animals prohibited.
- Section 9-11-503 Hunting of nonindigenous animals prohibited.
- Section 9-11-504 Hunting of pen-raised birds.
- Section 9-11-505 Penalties.
- Section 9-11-51 Hunting without license, etc.
- Section 9-11-52 Dog trainer's license.
- Section 9-11-53 Resident license - Freshwater fishing.
- Section 9-11-53.1 Resident license - Saltwater fishing.
- Section 9-11-53.2 Resident annual combination saltwater-freshwater licenses; fee; disposition of fee; additional issuance fees.
- Section 9-11-53.3 Reciprocal agreement with Florida exempting persons 65 years or older from licensing requirements.
- Section 9-11-53.4 Resident seven-day trip freshwater fishing license.
- Section 9-11-53.5 Resident seven-day trip saltwater fishing license.
- Section 9-11-54 Special fishing license for totally disabled persons; period of validity; request for recertification of disability; fee of issuing authority; definitions.
- Section 9-11-55 Nonresident freshwater fishing licenses - Annual license; penalty.
- Section 9-11-55.1 Nonresident freshwater fishing licenses - Use of certain trotlines prohibited; inspection of permissible trotlines required; penalties.
- Section 9-11-55.2 Nonresident saltwater fishing license; cost; disposition of fees; penalty for violation.
- Section 9-11-55.3 Combination nonresident saltwater-freshwater license; fee.
- Section 9-11-56 Nonresident freshwater fishing licenses - Trip license; penalty.
- Section 9-11-56.1 Nonresident fishing licenses - Commercial license.
- Section 9-11-56.2 Annual "Free Fishing Day."
- Section 9-11-56.3 Public fishing pier license; fee; saltwater pier fishing license; fees.
- Section 9-11-57 Fishing without license.
- Section 9-11-58 Licenses of nonresident live fish and minnow dealers; fees of issuing authorities; disposition of fees.
- Section 9-11-59 License to capture or kill fur-bearing animals for commercial purposes; traps.
- Section 9-11-6 Violations of fish and game laws - Jurisdiction; reporting of convictions and disposition of fines.
- Section 9-11-60 Disposition of funds from sale of fur catchers' licenses; report of licenses issued.
- Section 9-11-61 Transporting, etc., furs, skins, or pelts without fur catcher's license.
- Section 9-11-62 Fur dealers defined; presumptions.
- Section 9-11-63 Fur dealer's license; penalty for violations.
- Section 9-11-64 Inspection of books and records of dealers, etc.
- Section 9-11-65 Lifetime resident hunting, freshwater fishing and combination licenses.
- Section 9-11-65.1 Issuance of hunting and fishing licenses on combination license basis; fees.
- Section 9-11-65.2 Lifetime resident saltwater fishing license; combination licenses with freshwater fishing, hunting.
- Section 9-11-66 Fishing in Pike County public lake without paying admission fee.
- Section 9-11-67 Sportsman's license.
- Section 9-11-68 Cost adjustments - Hunting and fishing licenses.
- Section 9-11-69 Cost adjustments - Saltwater fishing licenses.
- Section 9-11-7 Violations of fish and game laws - District attorneys to prosecute; district attorney's fee.
- Section 9-11-70 Hunting, fishing, or trapping with revoked or suspended license; licenses not transferable; penalties.
- Section 9-11-71 Wildlife heritage license.
- Section 9-11-8 Violations of fish and game laws - Authority of enforcement officers, etc., generally; arrest without warrant.
- Section 9-11-80 Public and private waters defined.
- Section 9-11-81 Title to freshwater fish vested in state.
- Section 9-11-82 Game fish designated.
- Section 9-11-83 Commercial or nongame fish designated.
- Section 9-11-84 Sale, transportation, etc., of game fish taken from public or private waters.
- Section 9-11-85 Game fish to be transported openly; confiscation, etc., of game fish taken or transported illegally.
- Section 9-11-86 Limitation on transportation, etc., of game fish beyond boundaries of state.
- Section 9-11-87 Means of catching game fish generally.
- Section 9-11-88 Catching game or nongame fish by use of gill, trammel, etc., nets.
- Section 9-11-89 Use of game fish for bait - Generally.
- Section 9-11-9 Violations of fish and game laws - Service and return of warrant as to firms or corporations.
- Section 9-11-90 Use of game fish for bait - Use of sunfish.
- Section 9-11-91 Catching, etc., of fish in private ponds, lakes, pools, or reservoirs.
- Section 9-11-91.1 Unauthorized fishing from or near fish farm.
- Section 9-11-92 Preventing passage of fish up rivers or creeks.
- Section 9-11-93 Catching, killing, etc., of fish by use of poisons or explosives.
- Section 9-11-94 Catching, killing, etc., of game or nongame fish by means not expressly allowed.
- Section 9-11-94.1 Purchase of tags required for each tarpon taken, killed, or harvested.
- Section 9-11-95 Disposition of fines, forfeitures, etc.
- Chapter 12 — MARINE RESOURCES.
- Section 9-12-1 Persons considered residents of state; burden of proof as to residence.
- Section 9-12-110 Size of mesh of seines, nets or trawls used for taking of saltwater fish, baits, etc.
- Section 9-12-111 Lengths or widths of seines, nets, and trawls.
- Section 9-12-112 Garfish taken to be killed before returning to waters.
- Section 9-12-113 Licenses or permits for hook and line fishing, nets, or seines.
- Section 9-12-113.1 Selling, buying, trading, or bartering certain saltwater game fish prohibited.
- Section 9-12-115 Reports of seafood dealers.
- Section 9-12-115.1 Landing and reporting requirements for certain saltwater finfish and other seafood products.
- Section 9-12-116 Refusal to open place of business or boat for inspection; agreement, conspiracy, etc., to evade provisions of article, etc.
- Section 9-12-117 Possession, operation or use of illegal tackle, illegal fishing devices or unlicensed boats or vessels.
- Section 9-12-118 Issuance of licenses - Persons authorized; record.
- Section 9-12-119 Issuance of licenses - Fees of issuing authorities.
- Section 9-12-120 Disposition of proceeds from sale of licenses and fees.
- Section 9-12-121 Penalty for violations of provisions of article.
- Section 9-12-122 Penalty for commercial shrimp trawling in waters closed to commercial shrimping by law or regulation; confiscation and forfeiture of trawls.
- Section 9-12-123 License for use of gill net.
- Section 9-12-123.1 Hardship gill net licenses; renewal and transfer.
- Section 9-12-124 "Crab catcher" license for use of more than five crab traps; rules and regulations.
- Section 9-12-125 Licenses for selling, brokering, processing, etc., fresh or frozen seafood.
- Section 9-12-126 Inspection of oyster beds; closure order; relay of oysters from closed areas; promulgation of rules; penalty; enforcement.
- Section 9-12-140 Sale or barter of salvageable parts of liberty ships provided for establishment of artificial fishing reefs - Authorized; disposition of proceeds.
- Section 9-12-141 Sale or barter of salvageable parts of liberty ships provided for establishment of artificial fishing reefs - Form and approval of transactions; informal solicitation of bids.
- Section 9-12-142 Fishing Reef Ship Commission.
- Section 9-12-150 Artificial reef construction permit; transportation, inspection, etc., of reef materials; bond; penalties.
- Section 9-12-160 Authorized.
- Section 9-12-161 License fees of nonresidents.
- Section 9-12-162 Rights and privileges granted to be exercised in accordance with Alabama laws, etc.
- Section 9-12-180 Authorized; form.
- Section 9-12-181 Representatives to Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission.
- Section 9-12-182 Powers granted commission by article supplemental.
- Section 9-12-183 Payment of expenses incident to membership in commission.
- Section 9-12-184 Annual appropriation for operating expenses of commission.
- Section 9-12-2 Summoning into service of posse comitatus, boats, etc.; penalty for resistance.
- Section 9-12-20 Ownership and control of seafoods.
- Section 9-12-200 Definitions.
- Section 9-12-201 Who may engage in business of propagating alligators.
- Section 9-12-202 License; fee.
- Section 9-12-203 Expiration and renewal of license; fee.
- Section 9-12-204 Marketing or taking of alligators; rules and regulations; tagging; affidavit; transportation of carcass.
- Section 9-12-205 Property rights.
- Section 9-12-206 Alligator parts dealer license; retail and restaurant license; fees.
- Section 9-12-207 Alligator parts transaction forms; bills of sale; inspection; records.
- Section 9-12-208 Alligator parts tag.
- Section 9-12-209 Shipment of alligator skins; tags.
- Section 9-12-21 "Natural oyster reef" defined.
- Section 9-12-210 Severance tax on alligator skins; penalty.
- Section 9-12-211 Taking or possession of alligators, eggs, parts or skins prohibited except as provided; applicability of section; penalty.
- Section 9-12-212 Disbursement of license fees and taxes.
- Section 9-12-213 Effect of federal endangered species status.
- Section 9-12-214 Violations; forfeiture of property and license; eligibility for new license.
- Section 9-12-22 Right of owners of land fronting public waters to plant and gather oysters.
- Section 9-12-23 Cancellation of leases of riparian bottoms; appeals.
- Section 9-12-230 Definitions.
- Section 9-12-231 Nets and similar devices permitted in salt and brackish waters.
- Section 9-12-232 Commercial gill net permits - Acquisition and retirement.
- Section 9-12-233 Additional surcharge on saltwater fishing licenses.
- Section 9-12-234 Marine Resources Restoration Fund.
- Section 9-12-24 Authority and procedure for leasing of bottoms in natural oyster reefs; cancellation and forfeiture of leases; disposition of proceeds from leases.
- Section 9-12-25 Removal of oysters by lessees upon forfeiture of lease; regulations for protection of rights of lessees.
- Section 9-12-26 Dragging of seines over public reefs or private oyster grounds.
- Section 9-12-27 Standard measures for oysters and shrimp; possession, use for purchase or sale, etc., of nonstandard measures for oysters or shrimp; inspections.
- Section 9-12-28 Ports of entry for use by persons, etc., landing oysters or shrimp.
- Section 9-12-29 Patrol boats.
- Section 9-12-3 Captains of licensed vessels, etc., to assist inspectors in making arrests; failure or refusal to aid inspector upon request.
- Section 9-12-30 Patrolling of private oyster reefs.
- Section 9-12-31 Boarding of boats, etc., and entrance into places of business to investigate compliance with laws.
- Section 9-12-32 Surveys and marking of private reefs; filing of plats and lists of agents and permittees; agents and permittees to carry permits.
- Section 9-12-33 Culling of oysters.
- Section 9-12-34 Taking of seed oysters from public reefs; designation of seed oyster fishing areas, etc.
- Section 9-12-35 Cultivation of public reefs; transplantation of oysters and shells.
- Section 9-12-36 Taking of oysters by use of mechanical devices at night.
- Section 9-12-37 Use of mechanical rake dredges, etc., by owners and lessees of private reefs.
- Section 9-12-38 Laws and regulations governing operators of private reefs utilizing seed oysters from public reefs; notice of location and disposition of seed oysters on private reefs.
- Section 9-12-39 Purchase of seed oysters from public reefs by private individuals, etc.
- Section 9-12-4 Proceedings as to violations of chapter - Jurisdiction.
- Section 9-12-40 Supervision of taking of oysters by rake dredges; notice of use of rake dredges.
- Section 9-12-41 Harvesting of undersized oysters.
- Section 9-12-42 Duty to replant oysters and oyster shells on public reefs; option to pay replanting costs, etc.; penalties.
- Section 9-12-43 Taking of oysters for replanting on private reefs.
- Section 9-12-44 Tax on oysters harvested from private reefs for commercial purposes.
- Section 9-12-45 Tax on terrapins caught, etc., for commercial purposes; minimum legal size; possession of undersized terrapins.
- Section 9-12-46 Minimum weight of shrimp taken, etc., for commercial purposes; possession, sale, etc., of nonconforming shrimp.
- Section 9-12-47 Condemnation, disposition, etc., of shrimp not fit for human consumption.
- Section 9-12-49 Importation of shrimp into state.
- Section 9-12-5 Proceedings as to violations of chapter — Hearing; imposition of fine and condemnation and sale of boat, etc., upon conviction; discharge of accused and release of boat, etc.
- Section 9-12-50 Regulation of transportation of raw oysters and shrimp beyond boundaries of state.
- Section 9-12-51 Tax on shrimp taken for canning, drying or shipping within state.
- Section 9-12-52 Tax on shrimp taken for transportation to other states.
- Section 9-12-53 Tax on shrimp not to be exported.
- Section 9-12-54 Payment of taxes.
- Section 9-12-54.1 Live saltwater bait dealers license.
- Section 9-12-54.2 Expiration date and purchase of license; nonresident license fee.
- Section 9-12-54.3 Duties of licensees.
- Section 9-12-54.4 Catching, etc., of bait; restrictions.
- Section 9-12-54.5 Catching, etc. of shrimp by persons with recreational boat shrimping license.
- Section 9-12-54.6 Exclusive saltwater bait areas.
- Section 9-12-54.7 Penalty for violations.
- Section 9-12-6 Proceedings as to violations of chapter - Proceedings conducted in name of state; appeals from fines and condemnations; costs and fees where judgment affirmed.
- Section 9-12-61 Taking, sale, etc., of oysters under three inches long.
- Section 9-12-62 Mutilation, etc., of buoys or markers.
- Section 9-12-63 Use of unlicensed boats, etc., to take, etc., oysters or shrimp.
- Section 9-12-64 Sale, purchase, etc., of shrimp or oysters taken by unlicensed tongers, boats, etc.
- Section 9-12-65 Sale, etc., of shrimp or oysters to persons, etc., failing to comply with provisions of article.
- Section 9-12-66 Collection of fees, taxes, penalties, etc., under article, etc.; prosecutions for violations of laws as to taking, canning or shipment of oysters.
- Section 9-12-67 Sacking and tagging oysters; penalties.
- Section 9-12-7 Proceedings as to violations of chapter - Bonds for stay of sale of condemned boats, etc., pending appeal.
- Section 9-12-8 Proceedings as to violations of chapter - Procedure for sale of condemned boats, etc.; disposition of proceeds.
- Section 9-12-80 License fees for nonresidents.
- Section 9-12-82 License required for taking of oysters for commercial purposes; penalty; disposition of proceeds from sale of licenses.
- Section 9-12-83 License required for taking of oysters for commercial purposes; penalty; disposition of proceeds from sale of licenses - Disposition of proceeds from sale.
- Section 9-12-85 Affidavits of applicants for licenses for boats or vessels.
- Section 9-12-87 License for dredge.
- Section 9-12-93 License for boat used for taking or carrying shrimp.
- Section 9-12-94 Persons taking oysters or shrimp to have licenses in possession.
- Section 9-12-95 Commercial party boat license; fee; requirements; expiration; penalty.
- Chapter 13 — FORESTS AND FOREST PRODUCTS.
- Section 9-13-1 Gifts of lands for state forests.
- Section 9-13-10 Powers of State Forestry Commission employees as to enforcement of laws, prevention and suppression of forest fires, etc.
- Section 9-13-10.1 Assistance of State Forestry Commission in control and suppression of wildfires by other state agencies.
- Section 9-13-103 Proceedings as to persons designing to engage in acts prejudicial to collection of taxes, etc.
- Section 9-13-104 Reports of transporters of forest products - Required.
- Section 9-13-105 Reports of transporters of forest products - Failure to make report.
- Section 9-13-106 Payment of taxes by counties or municipalities purchasing forest products.
- Section 9-13-107 Forest products to which taxes imposed by article applicable.
- Section 9-13-108 Taxes upon the excise or privilege of severing, processing, or manufacturing of forest products.
- Section 9-13-11 Willful, malicious or intentional setting on fire, etc., of woodlands, grasslands, etc.; burning permits; fire alerts; placement of areas under organized forest fire protection; dispos
- Section 9-13-12 Uncontrolled fires declared public nuisances; liability for refusal or neglect to control or extinguish same.
- Section 9-13-120 Definitions.
- Section 9-13-121 Investigations as to existence of insect infestations or disease infections; notice to landowners of existence of same; recommended control measures, etc.
- Section 9-13-122 Declaration of existence of control zones, etc.
- Section 9-13-123 Notice to landowners upon establishment of control zones; powers of State Forester where landowner fails or refuses to initiate control measures.
- Section 9-13-124 Dissolution of control zones.
- Section 9-13-125 Cooperative agreements with federal government, public or private agencies and landowners.
- Section 9-13-126 Control of Forest Tree Insects and Diseases Fund.
- Section 9-13-13 Setting on fire, etc., of woods, etc., without written notice to adjacent landowners.
- Section 9-13-14 Equipping of locomotives, etc., with appliances to prevent escape of fire.
- Section 9-13-140 Declaration of drought emergency conditions.
- Section 9-13-141 Setting fires, building campfires or burning trash during drought emergencies; backfires.
- Section 9-13-142 Penalties for violations of provisions of article.
- Section 9-13-15 Attachment of wires, etc., to trees in towns or cities by lighting or power companies.
- Section 9-13-160 "Forestland" defined.
- Section 9-13-161 Special annual tax for forest protection - Authorized.
- Section 9-13-162 Special annual tax for forest protection - Designation of forest protection areas.
- Section 9-13-163 Special annual tax for forest protection - Assessment and levy of tax upon petition of freeholders in forest protection areas.
- Section 9-13-164 Special annual tax for forest protection - Provision of list of landowners within forest protection areas.
- Section 9-13-165 Special annual tax for forest protection - Inspection, designation, listing and placement on tax rolls of lands prior to assessment and levy.
- Section 9-13-166 Special annual tax for forest protection - Collection, disposition and expenditure.
- Section 9-13-167 Special annual tax for forest protection - Change or discontinuance of tax upon petition of freeholders or State Forestry Commission.
- Section 9-13-180 "Forestlands" defined.
- Section 9-13-181 Participation by county commissions in fire protection program of State Forestry Commission - Authorized.
- Section 9-13-182 Participation by county commissions in fire protection program of State Forestry Commission - Assessments against owners of forestlands for costs - Authorized; limitations.
- Section 9-13-183 Participation by county commissions in fire protection program of State Forestry Commission - Assessments against owners of forestlands for costs - Determination of need therefor; det
- Section 9-13-184 Participation by county commissions in fire protection program of State Forestry Commission - Assessments against owners of forestlands for costs - Time and manner of payment; reports
- Section 9-13-185 Participation by county commissions in fire protection program of State Forestry Commission - Assessments against owners of forestlands for costs - Disposition and expenditure.
- Section 9-13-186 Participation by county commissions in fire protection program of State Forestry Commission - Assessments against owners of forestlands for costs - Compensation of officials making or
- Section 9-13-187 Participation by county commissions in fire protection program of State Forestry Commission - Assessments against owners of forestlands for costs - Removal.
- Section 9-13-188 Legislative intent.
- Section 9-13-189 Definitions.
- Section 9-13-190 Administration; rules and regulations.
- Section 9-13-191 Finance charge, fee or assessment on forest land; disposition of proceeds.
- Section 9-13-192 Manner of collection of charge, fee, or assessment; distribution.
- Section 9-13-193 Referendum; amount of assessment; payment and remission of assessment; notice of referendum.
- Section 9-13-194 Management of referendum.
- Section 9-13-195 Referendum after failed referendum.
- Section 9-13-196 Failure to pay assessment; penalty; lien on property.
- Section 9-13-197 Change in finance charge, fee or assessment.
- Section 9-13-198 Assessments, fees, etc., not a tax.
- Section 9-13-2 Distribution and expenditure of receipts from national forests.
- Section 9-13-200 Authorized; form.
- Section 9-13-201 Payment of expenses of advisory committee in attending meetings.
- Section 9-13-22 District attorneys to prosecute violators of provisions of chapter.
- Section 9-13-220 Short title.
- Section 9-13-221 Seizure of vehicle and equipment when timber or lumber stolen; delivery to district forester.
- Section 9-13-222 Report of seizure to district attorney; description of equipment; statement of circumstances.
- Section 9-13-223 Report to district attorney after conviction of person for theft of timber or lumber.
- Section 9-13-224 Notice to creditors; institution of condemnation proceedings; legal title to equipment.
- Section 9-13-225 Forfeiture of equipment upon judgment; costs of proceedings; State Forester to keep records.
- Section 9-13-226 Use of proceeds from sale of equipment; award and distribution determined by State Forester.
- Section 9-13-227 Provisions cumulative.
- Section 9-13-23 Jurisdiction of prosecutions under chapter.
- Section 9-13-24 Fees of arresting officers, etc.; informers' fees.
- Section 9-13-240 Findings and purpose.
- Section 9-13-241 Definitions.
- Section 9-13-242 Collection of ginseng.
- Section 9-13-243 Registration of ginseng dealers, growers and collectors.
- Section 9-13-244 Record keeping requirements.
- Section 9-13-245 Exportation of ginseng from Alabama.
- Section 9-13-246 Promulgation of rules and regulations.
- Section 9-13-247 Monitoring program conducted.
- Section 9-13-248 Right of entry.
- Section 9-13-249 Refusal or recall of permits, etc.
- Section 9-13-25 Forestry Study Committee established; membership; meetings; duties; powers; expenses; reports.
- Section 9-13-250 Violations.
- Section 9-13-270 Short title.
- Section 9-13-271 Legislative findings.
- Section 9-13-272 Definitions.
- Section 9-13-273 Liability for damage caused by fire; requirements; rules and guidelines; fees for certification or training.
- Section 9-13-274 No certification as prescribed burn manager required in certain circumstances.
- Section 9-13-3 Assistance, etc., of private landowners; suppression of forest fires, etc.; promotion and development of forestry, etc.; acquisition, management and disposition of land; officers, assis
- Section 9-13-4 Alabama Forestry Commission Fund.
- Section 9-13-40 Declaration of public policy; deferred taxation of timber on lands designated as auxiliary state forests authorized and directed.
- Section 9-13-41 Designation of lands as auxiliary state forests - Applications.
- Section 9-13-42 Designation of lands as auxiliary state forests - When abstract of title, etc., required; release of dower or homestead rights.
- Section 9-13-43 Designation of lands as auxiliary state forests - Inspection of lands; drafting and execution of contracts.
- Section 9-13-44 Designation of lands as auxiliary state forests - Contents of contracts.
- Section 9-13-45 Abrogation of contracts.
- Section 9-13-46 Withdrawing of lands as auxiliary state forests; harvesting or use of timber without withdrawing of lands; payment of privilege tax generally.
- Section 9-13-47 Appraisal of timber upon withdrawal of lands as state harvests, etc.; privilege tax.
- Section 9-13-48 Lien on timber for payment of privilege taxes; collection of other taxes, etc.
- Section 9-13-49 Disposition of privilege taxes.
- Section 9-13-5 Designation or appointment of forest wardens; duties.
- Section 9-13-50 Maintenance of records as to auxiliary state forests.
- Section 9-13-6 Forest fire wardens - Appointment; duties generally.
- Section 9-13-60 Unauthorized cutting, removal, transportation, etc., of timber or other forest products.
- Section 9-13-61 Charges in affidavits, informations or indictments under article; proof of title, etc.
- Section 9-13-62 Liability.
- Section 9-13-63 Record of purchases, etc., of manufactured or semimanufactured forest products; provision of false information to purchasers, etc.; failure to maintain record, etc.
- Section 9-13-64 Powers of State Forestry Commission employees as to enforcement of article, etc.
- Section 9-13-65 Disposition of fines.
- Section 9-13-7 Forest fire wardens - Right of entry upon lands for construction of fire lines, etc.
- Section 9-13-8 Forest fire wardens - Issuance to and use of fire-fighting equipment.
- Section 9-13-80 Definitions.
- Section 9-13-81 Levy of severance tax; lien upon forest products, etc., for payment of tax.
- Section 9-13-82 Rates; additional privilege tax upon processors of or manufacturers using forest products; taxation of round wood pulpwood converted into chips.
- Section 9-13-83 Exemptions from taxes.
- Section 9-13-84 Payment and disposition of taxes generally; Special State Forestry Fund; appropriation of tax receipts for use of State Forestry Commission.
- Section 9-13-85 Expenditures for forest protection.
- Section 9-13-86 Filing of quarterly reports and payment of taxes - Manufacturers of forest products or owners of concentration yards; failure or refusal to collect tax from seller; refunds, etc., of t
- Section 9-13-87 Filing of quarterly reports and payment of taxes - Producers of forest products shipping, etc., same out of state in unmanufactured condition.
- Section 9-13-88 Maintenance of records, books and accounts by manufacturers, concentration yards and producers shipping forest products out of state in unmanufactured condition.
- Section 9-13-9 Forest fire wardens - Compensation.
- Section 9-13-90 Failure to make reports or maintain records.
- Section 9-13-93 When taxes delinquent.
- Section 9-13-99 Lien upon property for payment of taxes, interest and penalties.
- Chapter 14 — STATE PARKS.
- Section 9-14-1 Definitions.
- Section 9-14-2 Designation and uses of parks, parkways, monuments and historic sites in state park system.
- Section 9-14-20 Authorized.
- Section 9-14-21 Invitations to bid; experience of persons, etc., seeking concessions; responsibility for maintenance of state facilities leased.
- Section 9-14-22 Advertisements and solicitations for sealed bids; submission and opening of bids; original bids and documents to be retained and open to public inspection.
- Section 9-14-23 Bonds for contracts; failure of successful bidders to execute contracts; rejection of all bids; negotiation of contract.
- Section 9-14-24 Award of contracts; provisions as to concessionaire's rates and charges; periodic review, etc., of rates and charges; inclusion of terms and conditions for protection of state agai
- Section 9-14-25 Financial resources of persons, etc., seeking concessions; submission of financial statements with bids; verification of same.
- Section 9-14-26 Cancellation of contracts.
- Section 9-14-27 Length of term of contracts.
- Section 9-14-28 Consummation of contracts; written approval by Attorney General, Chief Examiner of Department of Public Accounts and Governor.
- Section 9-14-29 Applicability of provisions of article.
- Section 9-14-3 Maintenance of monument of Fort Louis de la Mobile.
- Section 9-14-4 Construction, maintenance, etc., of roads leading from state highways to lands in state park system.
- Section 9-14-5 Repair and maintenance of roads and bridges within state parks system and state owned public fishing lake areas.
- Section 9-14-6 County and municipal grants, etc., of lands to state park system; appropriations of moneys for improvement, operation, etc., of state park system.
- Section 9-14-7 Maintenance of Monte Sano State Park.
- Chapter 14A — Alabama Public Recreational and Historical Facilities Improvement Act.
- Chapter 14B — Gulf State Park Improvement Act.
- Chapter 14C — RED MOUNTAIN GREENWAY AND RECREATIONAL AREA COMMISSION.
- Chapter 14D — Sale and Lease of State Park Property.
- Chapter 15 — PUBLIC LANDS.
- Section 9-15-1 Definitions.
- Section 9-15-10 Notice, etc., of change in status, disposition or acquisition of used and unused lands.
- Section 9-15-11 Preparation of county maps showing ownership and location of lands owned by state institutions or departments.
- Section 9-15-12 Preparation of lists of lands owned by state, state institutions, etc., for county tax assessors; notice of acquisition or disposition of lands.
- Section 9-15-13 Acquisition of lands to which state entitled; recordation of same.
- Section 9-15-14 Duty to determine best use for which unused lands may be adapted; use of same for purpose for which suited.
- Section 9-15-15 Disposition of revenues from unused lands managed by department; charges for administration, protection, mapping, etc.
- Section 9-15-16 Maximum amount for charges for administration, etc., of lands.
- Section 9-15-17 Fund for management, etc., of unused lands.
- Section 9-15-18 Sale of timber, minerals, etc., from lands; lease, exchange or sale of lands, etc.
- Section 9-15-19 Effect of article on local laws, etc., governing ownership, management, etc., of lands in counties.
- Section 9-15-2 Jurisdiction and control of unused lands; recommendations as to policy generally.
- Section 9-15-3 Determination and listing of unused lands suitable for devotion to forest culture; use of same as state forests or state parks.
- Section 9-15-30 Title to swamp and overflowed lands and swamp and overflowed indemnity lands patented to state by federal government; utilization, disposition, etc., of same generally.
- Section 9-15-31 Management and supervision of school lands, swamp and overflowed lands, etc.
- Section 9-15-32 Land clerk - Qualifications and appointment.
- Section 9-15-33 Land clerk - Examination, etc., of lands.
- Section 9-15-34 Institution, etc., of practice of forestry and enforcement of state fire and trespass laws - School lands.
- Section 9-15-35 Institution, etc., of practice of forestry and enforcement of state fire and trespass laws - Swamp and overflowed lands.
- Section 9-15-36 Leasing of school lands.
- Section 9-15-37 Institution of civil actions to clear title to school lands, etc.; cruising of timber, surveying of lands, investigation of claims to lands, etc.
- Section 9-15-38 Sales of timber or minerals from school or swamp and overflowed lands.
- Section 9-15-39 Disposition of revenues from sales of timber or minerals or from rentals or leases - School lands.
- Section 9-15-4 Concentration of ownership of scattered state owned lands.
- Section 9-15-40 Disposition of revenues from sales of timber or minerals or from rentals or leases - Swamp and overflowed lands.
- Section 9-15-41 Sales of school lands - Authorized.
- Section 9-15-42 Sales of school lands - Issuance of patents to purchasers.
- Section 9-15-43 Sales of school lands - Disposition of revenues from sales.
- Section 9-15-44 Exchanges of school lands.
- Section 9-15-45 Leases, exchanges or sales of swamp and overflowed lands.
- Section 9-15-46 Issuance of patents to purchasers of swamp and overflowed lands.
- Section 9-15-47 Disposition of revenue from sales, etc., of swamp and overflowed lands.
- Section 9-15-48 Claims of title to swamp and overflowed lands.
- Section 9-15-49 Corrections of errors in records pertaining to school or swamp and overflowed lands - When required.
- Section 9-15-5 Duties of department to be performed without prejudice, etc., to rights of trust beneficiaries or state institutions; department to act as technical advisor.
- Section 9-15-50 Corrections of errors in records pertaining to school or swamp and overflowed lands - File of proof submitted.
- Section 9-15-51 Corrections of errors in records pertaining to school or swamp and overflowed lands - Certifications of corrected records.
- Section 9-15-52 Sale or leasing of sand or gravel on public water bottoms and certain state lands - Negotiation, consummation and administration of contracts, leases, etc.
- Section 9-15-53 Sale or leasing of sand or gravel on public water bottoms and certain state lands - Disposition and expenditure of revenues.
- Section 9-15-54 Release of sand for use in beach project.
- Section 9-15-55 Retention by state of title to certain filled lands; rights of access.
- Section 9-15-56 Application for beach project; issuance of permit.
- Section 9-15-6 Ascertainment of description and location of lands owned or held in trust by state, state institutions, etc.; classification of lands and preparation of records of ownership.
- Section 9-15-7 Disposition of records generally.
- Section 9-15-70 Applicability; reservation of rights.
- Section 9-15-71 Real property owned by state to be sold or leased by auction or sealed bids.
- Section 9-15-72 Lands Division responsible for selling or leasing property.
- Section 9-15-73 Appraisal.
- Section 9-15-74 Minimum amount at which property may be sold or leased; determination as to selling or leasing; acceptance or rejection of bids; determination as to whether sale be by auction or bids.
- Section 9-15-75 Advertising.
- Section 9-15-76 Binders.
- Section 9-15-77 Payment of expenses by department, board, bureau, etc., selling or leasing property; payment of fee to Lands Division.
- Section 9-15-78 Bids to be publicly taken by director; notice; bids to become public record.
- Section 9-15-79 Negotiation where no bids received or bids rejected; no sale or lease at price less than highest bid or minimum; payment; closing.
- Section 9-15-8 Filing of lists of used and unused lands by state departments and institutions; filing of lists of improvements made on said lands; disposition of lists.
- Section 9-15-80 Certain persons prohibited from bidding on or purchasing property.
- Section 9-15-81 Criminal and civil actions and penalties for violations of article.
- Section 9-15-82 Article not to apply to certain transfers, reversions, sales, etc.
- Section 9-15-83 Proceeds from sale to be deposited to credit of fund of state entity.
- Section 9-15-84 Promulgation of rules and regulations.
- Section 9-15-9 Preparation and disposition of records showing ownership, general character, disposition, etc., of used and unused lands.
- Chapter 16 — MINERAL RESOURCES.
- Section 9-16-1 Short title.
- Section 9-16-1.1 Legislative findings.
- Section 9-16-10 Enforcement of provisions of article - Written notices of violations; hearings; entry of orders by director; appeals from orders of director.
- Section 9-16-100 Confidentiality of records.
- Section 9-16-101 Leases of certain lands.
- Section 9-16-102 Reports of certain coal sales.
- Section 9-16-103 Alabama Surface Mining Fund.
- Section 9-16-104 Reimbursement and funding.
- Section 9-16-105 Constitutionality and validity of article.
- Section 9-16-106 Provisions cumulative; certain laws not repealed.
- Section 9-16-107 Effective date.
- Section 9-16-11 Enforcement of provisions of article - Institution of civil action for enforcement of final order of director; engaging in surface mining without valid permit; willful misrepresentatio
- Section 9-16-12 Disposition of fees and penalties.
- Section 9-16-120 Legislative intent.
- Section 9-16-121 Definitions.
- Section 9-16-122 Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund.
- Section 9-16-123 Reclamation priorities.
- Section 9-16-124 Lands and waters eligible for reclamation.
- Section 9-16-125 Reclamation program.
- Section 9-16-126 Right of entry.
- Section 9-16-127 Acquisition and disposition of lands.
- Section 9-16-128 Landowners' actions; review by director; prior right of purchase; review by court.
- Section 9-16-129 Property subject to lien; statement by director; amount; priority.
- Section 9-16-13 Administration of article.
- Section 9-16-130 Filling voids, sealing tunnels, shafts, etc.
- Section 9-16-131 Interagency cooperation.
- Section 9-16-132 Injunctions.
- Section 9-16-133 Powers of director.
- Section 9-16-134 Insurance.
- Section 9-16-135 Special Abandoned Mine Reclamation Trust Fund; deposit, administration and disbursal of funds.
- Section 9-16-14 Applicability of provisions of article.
- Section 9-16-15 Article supplemental; repeal of conflicting laws.
- Section 9-16-2 Definitions.
- Section 9-16-3 Purpose of article.
- Section 9-16-4 Permit for engaging in surface mining operations - Required; exemptions; applicability.
- Section 9-16-5 Permit for engaging in surface mining operations - Application; issuance.
- Section 9-16-6 Permit for engaging in surface mining operations - Amendments.
- Section 9-16-7 Duties of operators.
- Section 9-16-70 Short title.
- Section 9-16-71 Declaration of public policy and legislative intent; all land surface mined under this article shall be reclaimed.
- Section 9-16-72 Definitions.
- Section 9-16-73 Surface Mining Commission - Creation; composition; appointment; qualifications of members; vacancies; director; staff; compensation; quorum; meetings; principal office; funds; removal
- Section 9-16-74 Surface Mining Commission - Powers generally.
- Section 9-16-75 Adoption of rules pursuant to Alabama Administrative Procedure Act; written notification of commission's rulemaking activities.
- Section 9-16-76 Conflict of interest; penalty.
- Section 9-16-77 Division of Hearings and Appeals.
- Section 9-16-78 Hearing officer; powers; witness fees.
- Section 9-16-79 Hearings and appeals procedure.
- Section 9-16-8 Bonds, cash deposits or securities deposits of operators.
- Section 9-16-80 Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Division - Creation; director; chief; transfer of books, records, powers, rights and personnel.
- Section 9-16-81 Licenses; required; term; filing and contents of application; qualifications of applicants; fees and issuance.
- Section 9-16-82 Permits - Required; term; successor in interest; termination; renewal; application.
- Section 9-16-83 Permits - Contents of application; reclamation plan; copy of application filed for public inspection; insurance; blasting plan.
- Section 9-16-84 Reclamation plans; contents.
- Section 9-16-85 Permits - Approval or denial by authority; filing of violation schedule; issuance to mine on prime farm land.
- Section 9-16-86 Permits - Revisions; application; revision or modification by authority.
- Section 9-16-87 Permits - Coal exploration.
- Section 9-16-88 Permits - Review and appeal of applications.
- Section 9-16-89 Performance bonds and bond releases.
- Section 9-16-9 Right of entry upon lands for inspections as to compliance with provisions of article.
- Section 9-16-90 Environmental protection performance standards.
- Section 9-16-91 Surface effects of underground coal mining; requirements; remedies.
- Section 9-16-92 Inspections; authority to inspect records, equipment, premises; etc.; violations; maintenance of records, etc., by permittee; authority to enter upon all lands of the state.
- Section 9-16-93 Violations; inspection by authority; cessation of operations; suspension or revocation of permit; public hearing; notices and orders; action by Attorney General; injunctions, etc.
- Section 9-16-94 Penalties.
- Section 9-16-95 Citizens' actions; attorneys, etc., fees allowed as damages.
- Section 9-16-96 Designation of areas unsuitable for surface coal mining; right to petition; review and public hearing; areas exempt from mining operations.
- Section 9-16-97 Water rights.
- Section 9-16-98 Experimental practices.
- Section 9-16-99 Surface mining operations not subject to this article.
- Chapter 17 — OIL AND GAS.
- Section 9-17-1 Definitions.
- Section 9-17-10 Employment of personnel.
- Section 9-17-100 Definitions.
- Section 9-17-101 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board - Creation; composition; meetings; rules and regulations.
- Section 9-17-102 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board - Compensation of members.
- Section 9-17-103 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board - Promulgation, etc., of rules and regulations; inspection of gas systems.
- Section 9-17-104 Appointment, compensation and bond of administrator; administrator and inspectors constituted peace officers; Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board Fund; excess balances to be transferred to
- Section 9-17-105 Permits; LP-Gas Recovery Fund; proof of insurance; surety bond; Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board Personal Bond Fund; change of name.
- Section 9-17-106 Permit fees; reports and payment of fees by certain end users, suppliers, permit holders; invoice cost; exemption from Section 40-12-84.
- Section 9-17-107 Requirements as to storage capacity; exemption; submission of plans; construction requirements; fees.
- Section 9-17-108 Directive order of discontinuance; appeal; injunction; hearings by board; imposition of penalties.
- Section 9-17-109 Violations; fees; assessment and hearing; filling of containers; installation, maintenance, etc., of appliances; damages.
- Section 9-17-11 Waste prohibited.
- Section 9-17-110 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Research and Education Advisory Committee.
- Section 9-17-12 Limitations on regulations; drilling or production units; producers' shares.
- Section 9-17-120 Definitions.
- Section 9-17-121 Installation of heaters - Residences.
- Section 9-17-122 Installation of heaters - Used manufactured homes.
- Section 9-17-123 Enforcement.
- Section 9-17-124 Reference to National Fuel Gas Code.
- Section 9-17-125 Preemption of local law.
- Section 9-17-13 Integration of interests; cycling operations; orders of board; procedures.
- Section 9-17-130 Legislative findings and declaration.
- Section 9-17-131 Short title.
- Section 9-17-132 Definitions.
- Section 9-17-133 Alabama Coalbed Methane Gas Well Plugging Fund.
- Section 9-17-134 Determination by board of coalbed methane gas wells requiring plugging.
- Section 9-17-135 Action authorized to be taken by board.
- Section 9-17-136 Liability of owners and operators.
- Section 9-17-137 Plugging fees payable into fund; investment and use of fund.
- Section 9-17-138 Termination of fund.
- Section 9-17-139 No liability of state, board or supervisor to third parties.
- Section 9-17-14 Limitations upon rules, regulations or orders establishing limits on production allowable within state or from separate pools; production of more than established allowable production
- Section 9-17-15 Judicial review of rules, regulations or orders.
- Section 9-17-150 Definitions.
- Section 9-17-151 Legislative declaration; jurisdiction.
- Section 9-17-152 Board approval; recordation of order; certificate of effectiveness; dissolution of fields and units; determination of commercial reserves; creation of cavities.
- Section 9-17-153 Protection against pollution and escape of gas; property rights.
- Section 9-17-154 Eminent domain.
- Section 9-17-155 Right of landowner to drill and make other use of land.
- Section 9-17-156 Exemption from taxation and certain gas deemed injected.
- Section 9-17-157 Secondary or tertiary operations.
- Section 9-17-16 Injunctions - Issuance against board, etc.
- Section 9-17-17 Injunctions - Issuance against persons violating, etc., provisions of article, rules, etc.
- Section 9-17-170 Short title.
- Section 9-17-171 Definitions.
- Section 9-17-172 Purpose.
- Section 9-17-173 Promotional activities.
- Section 9-17-174 referendum for assessment.
- Section 9-17-175 Alabama Propane Education and Research Council.
- Section 9-17-176 Assessment.
- Section 9-17-177 Enforcement.
- Section 9-17-178 Price of propane.
- Section 9-17-179 Construction.
- Section 9-17-18 Injunctions - Appeals.
- Section 9-17-19 Civil actions for damages for violations of provisions of article, rules, etc.; actions by private parties to enjoin violations of provisions of article, rules, etc.
- Section 9-17-2 Declaration of public policy; purpose of article.
- Section 9-17-21 Illegal oil, gas or product - Sale, acquisition, processing, handling, etc.
- Section 9-17-22 Illegal oil, gas or product - Seizure, condemnation and sale.
- Section 9-17-23 Owners not to allow wells to get out of control, etc.; rights of board upon failure of owners to control wells; powers, etc., of board to secure payment by owners of costs and expenses
- Section 9-17-24 Notification prior to drilling wells; hearing; fees; Alabama Oil and Gas Board Special Fund.
- Section 9-17-25 Tax for expenses of administration and enforcement of article - Levied; exemptions; payment.
- Section 9-17-26 Tax for expenses of administration and enforcement of article - Records, returns and remittances of producers; determination of gross value at point of production; rules and regulation
- Section 9-17-27 Tax for expenses of administration and enforcement of article - Recovery of tax improperly collected.
- Section 9-17-3 Oil and Gas Board - Created; composition; qualifications, appointment, terms of office, compensation and expenses of members; vacancies; meetings or hearings; nonvoting member emeritus.
- Section 9-17-31 Tax for expenses of administration and enforcement of article - Disposition and expenditure.
- Section 9-17-32 Penalty for violations of provisions of article, rules, etc.; penalty applicable to each prohibited transaction relating to illegal oil, gas or product; penalty for aiding or abetting
- Section 9-17-33 Disposition of proceeds from sale of oil or gas production.
- Section 9-17-4 Oil and Gas Board - Quorum; votes required for promulgation of rules, regulations or orders.
- Section 9-17-5 Oil and Gas Board - Representation in litigation; administration of oaths.
- Section 9-17-50 Cancellation on records of lapsed optional leases; liability of lessees for failure or refusal to mark leases cancelled on records, etc., upon request of lessors.
- Section 9-17-6 Oil and Gas Board - Powers and duties generally.
- Section 9-17-60 Authorization for leasing of certain state lands for exploration, development and production - Lands of Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
- Section 9-17-61 Authorization for leasing of certain state lands for exploration, development and production - Lands of other state departments, institutions or agencies.
- Section 9-17-62 Authorization for leasing of certain state lands for exploration, development and production - Lands under navigable streams, waters, etc.
- Section 9-17-63 Leases may authorize pooling or unitization.
- Section 9-17-64 Execution of pooling or unitization agreements or amendments to leases to authorize same.
- Section 9-17-65 Lands to be leased upon basis of competitive bids; invitations for bids; opening of bids; acceptance or rejection of bids.
- Section 9-17-66 Parties requesting advertisement of lands for lease purposes to pay for necessary legal advertisement.
- Section 9-17-67 Charges for oil and gas lease tract charts.
- Section 9-17-68 Revenues from leases - Disposition.
- Section 9-17-69 Revenues from leases - Expenditure.
- Section 9-17-7 Oil and Gas Board - Rules of procedure for hearings, etc.; promulgation, etc., of rules, regulations or orders generally; promulgation, etc., of emergency rules, regulations or orders.
- Section 9-17-8 Oil and Gas Board - Powers as to witnesses; enforcement of subpoenas issued by board.
- Section 9-17-80 Enhanced recovery methods.
- Section 9-17-81 Meeting of board to consider need for unit operation.
- Section 9-17-82 Order requiring unit operation - When issued.
- Section 9-17-83 Order requiring unit operation - Contents.
- Section 9-17-84 Order requiring unit operation - When effective; when automatically revoked.
- Section 9-17-85 New or amending orders.
- Section 9-17-86 Alteration of contribution of separately owned tract.
- Section 9-17-87 Production and operations deemed to be those of separately owned tracts.
- Section 9-17-88 Applicability of article.
- Section 9-17-9 State Oil and Gas Supervisor.
- Chapter 18 — SOUTHERN INTERSTATE NUCLEAR COMPACT.
- Chapter 18A — SOUTHERN STATES ENERGY COMPACT.
- Chapter 19 — CAVES.
- Chapter 20 — NONINDIGENOUS AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL ACT.