Title 9 — Conservation and Natural Resources

Chapter 1 General Provisions

§ 9-1-1 Making False Statement to Officer Issuing License

§ 9-1-3 Lending, Borrowing, Selling, Etc., License

§ 9-1-4 Penalty for Violation

§ 9-1-5 Required Methods for Cutting or Uprooting Aquatic Plants in Public Waters; Violations

§ 9-1-6 Declaration of Public Policy and Legislative Intent; Measure of Damages for the Unauthorized Removal of Coal; Retroactive Application of Section

Chapter 2 Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

Article 1 General Provisions

§ 9-2-1 Created; Seal

§ 9-2-2 Powers and Duties Generally

§ 9-2-3 Powers and Duties as to State Parks and Parkways, Etc

§ 9-2-3.1 Parking Violations on Property Under Control Control of Department

§ 9-2-4 Powers and Duties as to Seafoods, Etc

§ 9-2-5 Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources - Qualifications, Appointment, Term of Office, Oath, and Bond

§ 9-2-6 Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources - Powers and Duties Generally

§ 9-2-7 Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources - Powers and Duties as to Game, Fish and Seafood Generally

§ 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

§ 9-2-9 Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources - Powers and Duties as to State Parks, Etc., Generally

§ 9-2-10 Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources - Duties as to Preservation, Maintenance, Etc., of State Parks, Etc

§ 9-2-11 Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources - Creation of Additional Divisions in Department; Appointment of Directors of Divisions

§ 9-2-12 Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources - Promulgation of Rules and Regulations for Department

§ 9-2-13 Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources - Authority to Prohibit Importation of Birds, Animals, Fish, Etc

§ 9-2-14 Advisory Board of Conservation and Natural Resources - Created; Composition; Qualifications, Appointment, Terms of Office, and Compensation of Members; Residency Requirements; Meetings; Record of Meetings and Proceedings; Transitional Members

§ 9-2-15 Advisory Board of Conservation and Natural Resources - Powers and Duties

§ 9-2-15.1 Advisory Board of Conservation and Natural Resources; Promulgation of Rules and Regulations; Prohibition of Airboat; Penalty

§ 9-2-16 Director of Irrigation

§ 9-2-17 Employees Generally

§ 9-2-18 Requirement of Bonds for Certain Officers and Employees

§ 9-2-19 Administrative Salaries and Expenses to Be Prorated Among Divisions of Department

§ 9-2-20 Game and Fish Fund - Created; Composition

§ 9-2-20.1 Game and Fish Fund - Alabama Game and Fish Endowment Fund Created as Special Account; Administration; Restrictions; Use of Income

§ 9-2-20.2 Game and Fish Fund - Alabama Nongame Wildlife Endowment

§ 9-2-21 Game and Fish Fund - Remittance of Collections to State Treasurer to Credit of Fund

§ 9-2-22 Game and Fish Fund - Disbursement

§ 9-2-23 Game and Fish Fund - Diversion of Funds from Particular Purpose for Which Collected, Allotted or Budgeted

§ 9-2-24 Department Not to Issue Bonds or Borrow Money

§ 9-2-25 Refunds on Erroneous or Excessive License Fees

§ 9-2-26 Cooperation with Federal Agencies

§ 9-2-27 Compliance with Uniform Relocation Assistance and Land Acquisition Policies Act

§ 9-2-28 “Game and Fish Wardens” Deemed “Conservation Officers.”

§ 9-2-29 Commissioner Authorized to Designate Calendar Work Week for Law Enforcement Officers

§ 9-2-30 Shark Alert System

Article 2 Construction or Modification of Buildings and Facilities

§ 9-2-40 Commissioner Designated Awarding Authority

§ 9-2-41 Preparation of Plans and Specifications

§ 9-2-42 Contracts for Advisory Engineering or Architectural Services

§ 9-2-43 Contracts for Construction or Modification of Buildings or Facilities

§ 9-2-44 Approval of Division of Construction Management of the Department of Finance Not Required as to Certain Contracts; Compliance with State Building Code

Article 3 Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries

§ 9-2-60 Created

§ 9-2-61 Appointment of Director; Powers and Duties of Division Generally

§ 9-2-62 Oath of Director; Director Full-Time Position

§ 9-2-63 Bond of Director

§ 9-2-64 Appointment, Oath, Bond, and Compensation of Game and Fish Wardens

§ 9-2-65 Powers and Duties of Game and Fish Wardens; Powers and Duties of Director with Respect to Game and Fish Wardens

§ 9-2-66 Official Annual State Nongame Wildlife Print And/Or Stamp

§ 9-2-67 Rules and Regulations for Nongame Wildlife Endowment

Article 4 Division of Marine Resources

§ 9-2-80 “Seafoods” Defined

§ 9-2-81 Created; Powers and Duties Generally

§ 9-2-82 Director - Appointment

§ 9-2-83 Director - Oath and Compensation; Full-Time Position

§ 9-2-84 Director - Bond

§ 9-2-85 Duties of Employees of Division Generally; Seizure, Etc., of Seafoods Illegally Taken, Etc

§ 9-2-86 Director and Employees Constituted Peace Officers; Inspection, Etc., of Factories, Barrel Measures, Nets, Trawls, Etc

§ 9-2-87 Seafoods Fund - Created; Composition

§ 9-2-88 Seafoods Fund - Remittance of Collections to State Treasurer to Credit of Fund

§ 9-2-89 Seafoods Fund - Disbursement

Article 5 Division of Parks

§ 9-2-100 Created; Appointment of Director

§ 9-2-101 Oath of Director; Director Full-Time Position

§ 9-2-102 Bond of Director

§ 9-2-103 Powers and Duties of Director Generally; State Forests, Monuments, Etc., Excepted from Jurisdiction of Director

§ 9-2-104 Powers and Duties of Director with Respect to Confederate Memorials - Generally

§ 9-2-105 Powers and Duties of Director with Respect to Confederate Memorials - Cooperation with Citizens’ Committees, Etc

§ 9-2-106 State Park Fund

§ 9-2-107 State Park Revolving Fund

§ 9-2-108 Disposition and Expenditure of Revenues from Sale of Timber, Etc., and from Operation of Certain New Facilities Within State Park System

Article 6 Division of Lands

§ 9-2-120 Supervision and Development of Certain State-Owned Islands

§ 9-2-121 Land Resources Information Center; Survey and Compilation of Data; Agencies to File Legal Instruments

§ 9-2-122 Deposits into State Lands Fund Authorized; Use of Funds

§ 9-2-123 Management Fee for Certain Lands

Article 7 Office of Land Agent

§ 9-2-130 Created; Appointment and Duties of Agent

Article 8 Shellfish Aquaculture

§ 9-2-150 Shellfish Aquaculture Review Board; Oyster Aquaculture Leasing Program

§ 9-2-151 Rules for Licensing of State Lands for Oyster Aquaculture; Fees

Article 9 Alabama State Reservoir Management Development Act

§ 9-2-170 State Reservoir Management Grant Program and Fund

Chapter 3 State Forestry Commission

§ 9-3-1 Created; Composition; Qualifications, Appointment and Terms of Office of Members

§ 9-3-2 Officers; Meetings; Quorum; Record of Proceedings; Compensation and Expenses of Members

§ 9-3-3 Vacancies

§ 9-3-4 Powers and Duties Generally

§ 9-3-5 State Forester

§ 9-3-5.1

§ 9-3-6 Assistant State Forester

§ 9-3-7 Offices

§ 9-3-8 Members of Commission Not Eligible for Certain Employments

§ 9-3-9 Promulgation of Rules and Regulations

§ 9-3-10 Alabama Forestry Commission Fund

§ 9-3-10.1 Emergency Forest Fire, Insect and Disease Fund; Creation; Annual Automatic Appropriation; Ceiling on Amount; Expenditures; Replenishment; Governor’s Approval

§ 9-3-10.2 Rural Logging Efficiency Act of 2023

§ 9-3-11 Rural and Community Fire Protection Advisory Committee -- Creation; Purpose

§ 9-3-12 Rural and Community Fire Protection Advisory Committee -- Membership; Vacancies

§ 9-3-13 Rural and Community Fire Protection Advisory Committee -- Recommendations to State Forester

§ 9-3-14 Steering Committee to Represent Rural Community Fire Departments - Meetings; Quorum

§ 9-3-15 Steering Committee to Represent Rural Community Fire Departments - Compensation and Expenses of Members

§ 9-3-16 Advisory Committee on General Forestry Matters

§ 9-3-17 Certification as Volunteer Fire Department

§ 9-3-18 Public Governmental Entities, Political Subdivisions, Etc., Authorized to Make Donations to Organizations Deemed Public in Nature

§ 9-3-18.1 Use of Funds by Volunteer Fire Departments and Volunteer Rescue Squads

§ 9-3-19 Donation of Fire Control Property

§ 9-3-20 Exemption of Timber Lands from Local Fire District Service Charges and Fees; Jurisdiction of Alabama Forestry Commission

§ 9-3-21 Rural and Community Fire Protection Development and Improvement Fund; Grant and Training Programs; Rulemaking Authority

§ 9-3-22 Sale of Surplus Personal Property Owned by the Commission

Chapter 4 Geological Survey

§ 9-4-1 State Geologist - Qualifications, Appointment and Term of Office; Vacancies

§ 9-4-2 State Geologist - Duties Generally

§ 9-4-4 State Geologist and Assistant State Geologist May Teach at University of Alabama

§ 9-4-3 State Geologist - Appointment of Assistants

§ 9-4-5 Limitations Upon Teaching by State Geologist and Assistant State Geologist

§ 9-4-6 Compensation for Teaching

§ 9-4-7 State Geologist and Assistant State Geologist Not to Participate in Teachers’ Retirement System

§ 9-4-8 Expenditures from Annual Appropriation

§ 9-4-9 Disbursements

§ 9-4-10 Bulletins or Reports of State Geologist

§ 9-4-11 Execution of Topographic Survey of State; Establishment of Permanent Bench Marks Along Highways, Etc

§ 9-4-12 Agreements as to Payment of Expenses of Field Surveys, Etc

§ 9-4-13 Right of Entry on Lands for Preparation of Surveys, Etc

§ 9-4-14 Survey and Oil and Gas Board May Retain Faculty Members and Students for Research, Etc

§ 9-4-15 Contracts Between Survey or Board and Faculty Members or Students - Required; Approval

§ 9-4-16 Contracts Between Survey or Board and Faculty Members or Students - Contents

§ 9-4-17 Retention of Faculty Members or Students Not to Interfere with Ordinary Duties

§ 9-4-18 Persons Retained Not Subject to Merit System Act

§ 9-4-19 Compensation of Persons Retained

Chapter 5 Minerals Resource Management Committee

§ 9-5-1 Created; Composition; Chairman

§ 9-5-2 Meetings; Compensation of Members

§ 9-5-3 Powers and Duties Generally; Public Hearings; Implementation of Recommendations

Chapter 6 Environmental Improvement Authorities

§ 9-6-1 Short Title

§ 9-6-2 Definitions

§ 9-6-3 Purposes of Authorities

§ 9-6-4 Application for Authority to Incorporate; Review of Application and Issuance of Executive Order by Governor

§ 9-6-5 Procedure for Incorporation

§ 9-6-6 Board of Directors

§ 9-6-7 Advisory Committee

§ 9-6-8 Powers and Duties Generally

§ 9-6-9 Bonds - Issuance; Form, Terms, Denominations, Etc.; Sale; Security for Payment Generally

§ 9-6-10 Bonds - Contracts to Secure Payment

§ 9-6-11 Bonds - Creation of Statutory Mortgage Lien

§ 9-6-12 Bonds - Use of Proceeds from Sale

§ 9-6-13 Aid and Cooperation of Political Subdivisions, Agencies or Other Instrumentalities of State

§ 9-6-14 Immunity from Tort Liability

§ 9-6-15 Exemptions from Taxation; Payment of Fees, Costs, Etc

§ 9-6-16 Reports to Governor

§ 9-6-17 Provisions of Chapter Cumulative; Provisions of Chapter Exclusive as to Incorporation, Issuance of Bonds, Etc

Chapter 6A Synfuels Development Authority

§ 9-6A-1 Definitions

§ 9-6A-2 Purposes of Authority

§ 9-6A-3 Individuals Who May Become Public Corporation

§ 9-6A-4 Application for Authority to Incorporate; Review and Recordation by Secretary of State

§ 9-6A-5 Certificate of Incorporation

§ 9-6A-6 Board of Directors; Compensation; Proceedings to Be Reduced to Writing and Recorded

§ 9-6A-7 Powers of Authority

§ 9-6A-8 Contracts; Aggregate Monetary Obligation; Supervision or Performance by State Department of Transportation; Competitive Bidding

§ 9-6A-9 Delegation of Duties and Obligations of Authority

§ 9-6A-10 Dissolution of Authority; Application; Recordation of Application by Secretary of State

Chapter 7 Preservation, Development, Etc., of Coastal Areas

§ 9-7-10 Definitions

§ 9-7-11 Purpose of Chapter; Legislative Findings

§ 9-7-12 Declaration of State Policy

§ 9-7-13 Activities Deemed Permissible Uses Within Coastal Area; Determination of Additional Permissible Uses

§ 9-7-13.1 Dredging of Material for Use in Constructing a Residential Living Shoreline

§ 9-7-14 Coastal Area Board - Created; Composition; Qualifications, Appointment, Term of Office and Compensation of Members; Officers; Meetings; Seal; Powers and Duties Generally; Executive Director and Employees; Technical Assistance to Board; Acceptance, Use and Disposition of Funds, Facilities, Etc

§ 9-7-15 Coastal Area Board - Development of Coastal Area Management Program

§ 9-7-16 Department of Environmental Management - Promulgation of Rules and Regulations

§ 9-7-17 Approval by Governor of Management Program

§ 9-7-20 Requirements as to Permits Generally; Regulation of Uses of Lands Within Coastal Area by Local Government Units; Filing with Board Copies of Applications for Federal Permits

Chapter 7A Alabama Recreation Capital Development Assistance Fund

§ 9-7A-1 Creation; Composition; Purpose

§ 9-7A-2 Definitions

§ 9-7A-3 Application; Procedure; Description of Project

§ 9-7A-4 Applicants Required to Assume Post-Completion Cost of Maintenance, Etc

§ 9-7A-5 Grants — Maximum Amount; Contribution of Matching Amount by Applicant; Composition of Applicant’s Share

§ 9-7A-6 Grants - Projects Receiving Financial Assistance Must Conform to the State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan

§ 9-7A-7 Grants - Disbursement

§ 9-7A-8 Reports to Commissioner Required; Form; Contents

§ 9-7A-9 Applicant Required to Maintain Records; Contents

§ 9-7A-10 Conversion of Property Acquired Under This Chapter Requires Approval of Commissioner

§ 9-7A-11 Examination of Records, Etc., by Commissioner Authorized

§ 9-7A-12 Grant Requests Must Conform to Guidelines Promulgated by Commissioner

§ 9-7A-13 Functions and Activities of Commissioner - Generally

§ 9-7A-14 Functions and Activities of Commissioner - Cooperation and Collaboration with Other Governmental Agencies, Etc., Authorized

§ 9-7A-15 Functions and Activities of Commissioner - Consultation with Other State Departments, Etc

§ 9-7A-16 Disposition of Moneys Received Under Provisions of This Chapter

§ 9-7A-17 Priority in Allocation of Fund

Chapter 8 Soil and Water Conservation Generally

Article 1 Water Resources Research Institute

§ 9-8-1 Declaration of Policy; Purpose of Article

§ 9-8-2 Establishment Authorized; Receipt of Federal Funds

§ 9-8-3 Management and Control; Powers and Duties

§ 9-8-4 Article Supplementary

Article 2 Soil and Water Conservation Districts

§ 9-8-20 Definitions

§ 9-8-21 Legislative Findings; Declaration of Policy

§ 9-8-22 State Soil and Water Conservation Committee

§ 9-8-23 Creation and Incorporation of Districts; Increase or Decrease in Boundaries; Reorganization; Change of Name

§ 9-8-24 Supervisors

§ 9-8-25 Powers and Duties of Districts; Performance of Work on Private Lands; Acquisition, Etc., of Land by Public Bodies; Exemption from Taxation

§ 9-8-26 Land-Use Regulations - Procedure for Adoption; Amendment, Repeal, Etc.; Contents; Publication, Etc

§ 9-8-27 Land-Use Regulations - Access to Lands for Investigation as to Observance; Damage Remedy for Violations

§ 9-8-28 Land-Use Regulations - Enforcement

§ 9-8-29 Cooperation Between Districts

§ 9-8-30 Cooperation, Etc., of State Agencies, Etc

§ 9-8-31 Discontinuance

§ 9-8-32 Payment of Expenses

Article 3 Watershed Conservancy Districts

§ 9-8-50 Definitions

§ 9-8-51 Creation Authorized

§ 9-8-52 Lands Which May Be Embraced in Districts

§ 9-8-53 Petition for Formation of District - Generally

§ 9-8-54 Petition for Formation of District - Where Proposed District Lies in More Than One Soil and Water Conservation District

§ 9-8-55 Hearing Upon Petition; Denial or Approval of Petition

§ 9-8-56 Referendum Upon Creation of District - Notice of Referendum; Appointment of Polling Superintendent, Etc

§ 9-8-57 Referendum Upon Creation of District - Contents of Ballot; Qualifications of Voters; Voting Procedure

§ 9-8-58 Referendum Upon Creation of District - Counting, Etc., of Votes; Certification, Recordation and Filing of Results

§ 9-8-59 Board of Directors - Composition; Qualifications, Election and Terms of Office of Members; Vacancies; Officers; Quorum; Prior Elections, Etc., Ratified, Etc

§ 9-8-60 Board of Directors - Compensation

§ 9-8-61 Board of Directors - Powers and Duties Generally

§ 9-8-62 Issuance of Bonds

§ 9-8-63 Addition of Lands to Districts

§ 9-8-64 Detachment of Lands from Districts

§ 9-8-65 Discontinuance

§ 9-8-66 Supervision of District When Soil and Water Conservation District Discontinued

§ 9-8-67 Exemption from Taxation

Chapter 8A Cost-Share Grants for Soil and Water Conservation

§ 9-8A-1 Definitions

§ 9-8A-2 Legislative Findings and Declaration of Purpose

§ 9-8A-3 Commission - Members and Officers; Terms of Office; Vacancies; Compensation and Expenses; Meetings; Quorum; Record of Proceedings; Copies of Proceedings as Evidence; Members and Officers Not Personally Liable

§ 9-8A-4 Commission - Powers

§ 9-8A-4.1 Commission - Revolving Fund Established; Expenditure of Funds; Appropriation of Funds to Commission

§ 9-8A-5 Allocation of Funds to Soil and Water Conservation Districts

§ 9-8A-6 Application for Cost-Share Grant

§ 9-8A-7 Eligible Soil and Water Conservation Practices

§ 9-8A-8 Ineligible Lands

§ 9-8A-9 Cost-Share Grant Processing Procedures

§ 9-8A-10 Designing of Proposed Soil and Water Conservation Practices

§ 9-8A-11 Agreement to Maintain Conservation Practices; Sale of Land with Respect to Which Agreement Is in Effect

§ 9-8A-12 Reporting and Accounting by Soil and Water Conservation Districts

§ 9-8A-13 Exemption of Commission from Taxation

§ 9-8A-14 Exemption of Cost-Share Grants from Taxation

§ 9-8A-15 Independence of Commission; Incorporation and Exercise of Powers; Alabama Administrative Procedure Act Inapplicable

§ 9-8A-16 Use of Earnings of Commission

Chapter 9 Water Management and Drainage

Article 1 Water Management Districts

§ 9-9-1 Short Title

§ 9-9-2 Definitions

§ 9-9-3 Declaration of Benefits of Drainage, Etc.; Duty of Soil and Water Conservation Committee

§ 9-9-4 Who May Sign Petitions

§ 9-9-5 Establishment of District - Jurisdiction Generally; Purposes

§ 9-9-6 Establishment of District - Maintenance of Record of Proceedings in Probate Court; District Record Book

§ 9-9-7 Establishment of District - Filing of Petition for Organization of District; Appointment, Etc., of Engineer; Report of Engineer

§ 9-9-8 Establishment of District - Jurisdiction of Probate Court in Which Petition Filed

§ 9-9-9 Establishment of District - Notice of Filing of Petition and of Hearing

§ 9-9-10 Establishment of District - Presentation of Opinion by Representative of State Committee

§ 9-9-11 Establishment of District - Filing of Objections to Organization of District; Hearing and Proceedings Upon Petition and Objections; Issuance of Order Declaring Organization of District; Dismissal of Petition and Issuance of Itemized Bill of Costs and Expenses

§ 9-9-12 Establishment of District - Appeal as to Inclusion in or Exclusion from District of Property

§ 9-9-13 Establishment of District - Effect of Order Establishing District

§ 9-9-14 Board of Water Management Commissioners - Composition; Qualifications, Appointment, Terms of Office, Oath and Bond of Commissioners; Seal; Officers and Employees Generally; Meetings; Vacancies; Quorum

§ 9-9-15 Board of Water Management Commissioners - Powers and Duties Generally

§ 9-9-16 Board of Water Management Commissioners - Election of District Treasurer

§ 9-9-17 Board of Water Management Commissioners - Appointment, Etc., of Fiscal Agent

§ 9-9-18 Board of Water Management Commissioners - Auditing of District Accounts; Annual Report; Notice of Reports and Annual Meeting

§ 9-9-19 Compensation of District Officers and Employees

§ 9-9-20 Removal of Commissioners, Viewers or Other District Officers

§ 9-9-21 Right of Condemnation

§ 9-9-22 Right of Commissioners, Etc., to Enter Lands to Make Surveys, Etc.; Liability for Damages; Obstruction of Entrance

§ 9-9-23 Appointment of District Engineer, Etc.; Preparation, Adoption, Etc., of Report and Water Management Plan for Improvements in District

§ 9-9-24 Procedure as to Proposed Improvement Crossing Railroad Right-of-Way

§ 9-9-25 Correction of Errors in or Amendments to Water Management Plan

§ 9-9-26 Transmittal of Certified Copy of Water Management Plan to Probate Court; Petition for Appointment of Viewers; Composition, Etc., of Board of Viewers; Qualifications and Appointment of Members

§ 9-9-27 Viewing and Assessment of Lands by Board of Viewers; Report of Findings

§ 9-9-28 Notice of Hearing on Report of Board of Viewers

§ 9-9-29 Filing of Exceptions to Report; Hearing Upon Exceptions and Report; Approval and Confirmation of Report; Dismissal of Proceedings and Dissolution of District; Transmittance of Copies of Court Decree and Report of Viewers; Filing Fee

§ 9-9-30 Appeal from Confirmation of Board of Viewers’ Report

§ 9-9-31 Tax Levy to Defray Expenses of Proposed Works and Improvements Generally; Water Management Tax Record; Additional Taxes

§ 9-9-32 Levy of Annual Installment of Tax; Form of Certificate and Order Directing Collection of Tax; Preparation of Tax Record; Proceedings as to Delinquencies

§ 9-9-33 Collection of Taxes on Property Divided, Sold or

§ 9-9-34 Compensation of Tax Collector; Failure of Collector to Make Prompt Payment of Tax to Treasurer

§ 9-9-35 Payment of Tax to District Treasurer - Required; Records

§ 9-9-36 Payment of Tax to District Treasurer - Failure Deemed Consent to Issuance of Bonds and Waiver of Defenses

§ 9-9-37 Bonds - Issuance

§ 9-9-38 Bonds - Sale; Disposition of Proceeds, Etc

§ 9-9-39 Bonds - Payment of Principal and Interest

§ 9-9-40 Bonds - Remedies and Proceedings Upon Default

§ 9-9-41 Bonds of District Employees, Etc

§ 9-9-42 Construction of Improvements Under Water Management Plan - Authority and Procedure for Letting Contracts

§ 9-9-43 Construction of Improvements Under Water Management Plan - Duties of Water Management Engineer; Payment of Contractor

§ 9-9-44 Construction of Improvements Under Water Management Plan - Default of Contractor

§ 9-9-45 Construction of Improvements Under Water Management Plan - Contractor’s Right of Entry Upon Lands, Etc

§ 9-9-46 Cost of Construction, Etc., of Bridges and Culverts When Public Ditch, Drain or Watercourse Crosses Public Highway

§ 9-9-47 Construction of Improvements Crossing Railroad Right-of-Way

§ 9-9-48 Control and Supervision of Completed Improvements; Annual Tax for Repairs and Maintenance; Payment of Costs of Repairs and Maintenance; Injury, Damage or Obstruction of Improvements

§ 9-9-49 Rights of Landowners as to Use of Drains, Watercourses, Etc., as Outlets for Lateral Drains from Lands

§ 9-9-50 Annexation of Land to District

§ 9-9-51 Organization of District Over Lands of Watershed Conservancy District

§ 9-9-52 Organization of District Not to Preclude Inclusion of Lands in Another District, Etc

§ 9-9-53 Joint Works of Improvement with Adjoining States

§ 9-9-54 Procedure as to Warrants Not Paid Because of Lack of Funds

§ 9-9-55 Correction of Errors in Court Proceedings, Etc

§ 9-9-56 Drainage Districts to Continue and Be Known as Water Management Districts; Petition Requesting Additional Powers; Notice to Landowners and Proceedings

§ 9-9-57 Dissolution

§ 9-9-58 Construction of Article; Effect of Defect in Proceedings Upon Collection of Assessment; Remedies Provided in Article Exclusive

Article 2 Drainage Subdistricts

§ 9-9-70 Definitions

§ 9-9-71 Declaration of Benefits of Drainage, Etc.; Declaration of Public Policy

§ 9-9-72 Counties Declared Drainage Districts; County Commission to Act as and Exercise Powers of Drainage or Water Management Commissioners

§ 9-9-73 Powers and Duties of Commission and Officers or Directors of Subdistricts Generally

§ 9-9-74 Establishment of Subdistricts - Jurisdiction, Authority, Etc.; Purposes

§ 9-9-75 Establishment of Subdistricts - Procedure

§ 9-9-76 Entry, Approval, Etc., of Assessments Against Lands for Improvements; Proceedings as to Delinquencies

§ 9-9-77 Objections to Establishment of Subdistrict or to Assessments Against Lands; Appeals from Orders of Commission

§ 9-9-78 Right of Condemnation

§ 9-9-79 Costs and Expenses of Organization, Operation, Etc., of Subdistricts

§ 9-9-80 Construction of Article; Effect of Defect in Proceedings Upon Collection of Assessments or Functioning of Subdistrict; Remedies Provided in Article Exclusive

Chapter 10 Water Conservation and Irrigation

Article 1 Water Conservation and Irrigation Agency

§ 9-10-1 Establishment of State Agency Authorized and Directed

§ 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, Election and Terms of Office of Board Members

§ 9-10-3 Procedure for Incorporation

§ 9-10-4 Election of Officers; Board Meetings; Records and Copies of Board Proceedings; Exercise of Corporate Powers; Compensation of Board Members

§ 9-10-5 Powers and Duties Generally

§ 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 of Permits

§ 9-10-7 Contracts for Construction Work and Purchases of Materials

§ 9-10-8 Bonds

§ 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

§ 9-10-10 Annual Reports

§ 9-10-11 Cooperation and Assistance of Other State Agencies

§ 9-10-12 Officers of Corporation Not to Be Interested in Contracts, Etc.; Penalty

§ 9-10-13 Construction of Terms Where Another State Agency Charged with Responsibility of Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

§ 9-10-14 Provisions of Article Supplementary; Construction of Article

Article 2 Water Conservation and Irrigation Corporations

§ 9-10-30 Resolution Declaring Need for Formation of Corporation; Appointment of Incorporators, Etc

§ 9-10-31 Certificate of Incorporation - Contents; Execution

§ 9-10-32 Certificate of Incorporation - Filing

§ 9-10-33 Board of Directors and Officers

§ 9-10-34 Powers and Duties Generally

§ 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 of Permits

§ 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 Receipts, Etc

§ 9-10-37 Refunding Bonds

§ 9-10-38 Security for Bonds

§ 9-10-39 Investment in Bonds by State, Banks, Insurance Companies, Etc.; Deposit of Bonds, Etc., with State or Municipal Officers or Agencies

§ 9-10-40 Bonds, Etc., Not Obligations of State or Counties

§ 9-10-41 Bonds, Etc., Exempt from Taxation

§ 9-10-42 Leases, Conveyances, Etc., of Real Property by Counties, Cities, Public Departments, Etc

§ 9-10-43 Contracts for Construction Work

§ 9-10-44 Projects to Be Maintained in Good Condition

§ 9-10-45 Officers of Corporations Not to Be Interested in Contracts, Etc.; Penalty

§ 9-10-46 Agents and Employees May Enter Lands, Etc., to Make Surveys, Soundings, Etc.; Reimbursement for Actual Damages

§ 9-10-47 Construction of Terms Where Another State Agency Charged with Responsibility of Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

Chapter 10A Watershed Management Authorities

§ 9-10A-1 Legislative Intent

§ 9-10A-2 Definitions

§ 9-10A-3 Purpose of Authorities

§ 9-10A-4 Guidelines for Protecting Forested Watersheds

§ 9-10A-5 Land Which May Be Included in Authority

§ 9-10A-6 Petition to Form Authority

§ 9-10A-7 Joint Board of Supervisors to Hear Petition When Authority Lies in Multiple Conservation Districts

§ 9-10A-8 Notice of Hearing; Right of Interested Parties; Record of Final Determination

§ 9-10A-9 Creation of Board of Directors; Terms of Office; Vacancies

§ 9-10A-10 Election of Directors

§ 9-10A-11 Successor of Director; Term of Office

§ 9-10A-12 Officers of Board; Treasurer to Execute Bond; Quorum; Notice of Meetings; Position Vacated Due to Absences; Records

§ 9-10A-13 Reimbursement for Expenditures

§ 9-10A-14 Powers of Board

§ 9-10A-15 Issuance of Bonds

§ 9-10A-16 Petition for Discontinuance of Authority

§ 9-10A-17 Audits

§ 9-10A-18 State Code of Ethics; Public Officials; Public Employees

§ 9-10A-19 Employees Deemed Members of State Retirement System

§ 9-10A-20 Health Insurance Benefits for Full-Time Employees

§ 9-10A-21 Competitive Bidding on Public Contracts

§ 9-10A-22 Property Exempt from Taxation

Chapter 10B Alabama Water Resources

§ 9-10B-1 Short Title

§ 9-10B-2 Legislative Findings; Exemptions

§ 9-10B-3 Definitions

§ 9-10B-4 Office of Water Resources Created

§ 9-10B-5 Functions and Duties of Office of Water Resources

§ 9-10B-6 Negotiation and Consummation of Interstate Compacts

§ 9-10B-7 Division Chief

§ 9-10B-8 Power and Authority of Division Chief

§ 9-10B-9 Recommendation of Proposed Rules by Division Chief

§ 9-10B-10 Establishment of Technical or Other Advisory Committees

§ 9-10B-11 Determination of Number of Employees Needed

§ 9-10B-12 Water Resources Commission Created; Membership

§ 9-10B-13 Terms of Members of Commission

§ 9-10B-14 Expiration of Term or Vacancy on Commission; Succession; Appointment

§ 9-10B-15 Chairperson of Commission; Length of Term; Successor

§ 9-10B-16 Duties of Commission

§ 9-10B-17 Remuneration of Commission; Meetings; Division Chief as Ex Officio Secretary

§ 9-10B-18 Adoption of Rules and Regulations for Operation of Commission; Administrative Hearings

§ 9-10B-19 Promulgation of Rules Governing Declarations of Beneficial Use and Certificates of Use

§ 9-10B-20 Submission of Declaration of Beneficial Use; Requirements and Limitations; Certificate of Use

§ 9-10B-21 Critical Use Studies to Determine If Areas Should Be Designated as Capacity Stress Areas

§ 9-10B-22 Implementation of Use Restriction Alternatives; Conditions, Limitations, or Restrictions on Certificate of Use

§ 9-10B-23 Authority of Alabama Department of Environmental Management to Implement and Enforce Rules and Regulations

§ 9-10B-24 Alabama Water Resources Council Established; Composition of Members; Advisory Capacity

§ 9-10B-25 Considerations When Designating Capacity Stress Areas; Authority of Local Organizations to Implement Proposed Actions

§ 9-10B-26 Effect of Chapter on Other State Departments and Agencies

§ 9-10B-27 Effect of Chapter on Water Use Rights of Riparian Land Owners

§ 9-10B-28 Expenditure of Appropriations

§ 9-10B-29 Charging Fees or Taxes

§ 9-10B-30 Application of Alabama Administrative Procedure Act

Chapter 10C Alabama Drought Planning and Response Act

§ 9-10C-1 Short Title

§ 9-10C-2 Definitions

§ 9-10C-3 Drought Plan

§ 9-10C-4 Alabama Drought Assessment and Planning Team

§ 9-10C-5 State Climatologist to Provide Input Regarding Drought Conditions

§ 9-10C-6 Drought Conservation Plans

§ 9-10C-7 Restrictions or Reductions in Water Use; Clearinghouse for Drought-Related Information

§ 9-10C-8 Drought Declarations

§ 9-10C-9 State of Emergency

§ 9-10C-10 Rulemaking Authority

Chapter 11 Fish, Game and Wildlife

Article 1 General Provisions

§ 9-11-1 Definitions

§ 9-11-2 Acquisition of Lands for State Game Lands; Erection, Etc., of Buildings for Propagation of Game, Birds or Fish

§ 9-11-2.1 Closing of Existing Hunting Lands; Replacement Acreage; Annual Reports

§ 9-11-3 Title and Deeds to Acquired Lands; Supervision of Same

§ 9-11-4 State Game Refuges or Sanctuaries; Shooting Preserves, Game Refuges, Etc., in National Forests, Etc

§ 9-11-5 Commissioner, Wardens, Etc., Constituted Peace Officers

§ 9-11-6 Violations of Fish and Game Laws - Jurisdiction; Reporting of Convictions and Disposition of Fines

§ 9-11-7 Violations of Fish and Game Laws - District Attorneys to Prosecute; District Attorney’s Fee

§ 9-11-8 Violations of Fish and Game Laws - Authority of Enforcement Officers, Etc., Generally; Arrest Without Warrant

§ 9-11-9 Violations of Fish and Game Laws - Service and Return of Warrant as to Firms or Corporations

§ 9-11-10 Violations of Fish and Game Laws - Clerks to Report Results of Prosecutions

§ 9-11-11 Violations of Fish and Game Laws - Charging of Several Offenses

§ 9-11-12 Violations of Fish and Game Laws - Fees of Arresting Officers

§ 9-11-13 Violations of Fish and Game Laws - Style of Proceedings

§ 9-11-14 Violations of Fish and Game Laws - Procedure on Appeal

§ 9-11-15 Violations of Fish and Game Laws - Judgment on Appeal

§ 9-11-16 Seizure, Forfeiture and Disposal of Prohibited Devices, Etc., Used in Catching, Killing, Etc., Fish or Fur-Bearing Animals

§ 9-11-17 Deputy Game and Fish Wardens; Appointment; Duties; Authority; Revocation of Appointment; Compensation and Status

§ 9-11-18 Furnishing of Equipment for Game and Fish Wardens

§ 9-11-19 Assent to Federal Act Relating to Fish Restoration and Management Projects; Disposition of Fishing License Fees Generally

§ 9-11-20 Release of Turkeys into Wild Areas of State Prohibited; Exceptions; Penalty

§ 9-11-21 Investigation of Hunting Deaths by Grand Jury; Reporting of Such Accidents

§ 9-11-22 Commercial Fishing Equipment Required to Be Affixed with Tags; Identifying Information

§ 9-11-23 Alabama Marine Resources Endowment Fund

§ 9-11-24 Violation of Fish and Game Laws - Assessment of Court Costs

§ 9-11-25 Licenses and Permits Not Transferable; Penalties

§ 9-11-26 Penalty for Offering to Sell Shellfish, Wild Fish, or Farm-Raised Fish Processed with Certain Banned Drugs

Article 2 Hunting, Fishing and Trapping Licenses Generally

§ 9-11-30 Game Breeder License -- Issuance; Renewal; Expiration; Fees; Killing or Transferring Any Cervid Due to Disease

§ 9-11-31 Game Breeder’s License - Sales by Licensee; Nonindigenous Game Breeder Option

§ 9-11-31.1 Game Breeder’s License - Violations

§ 9-11-32 Duration and Scope of Licenses

§ 9-11-33 (Repealed by Act 2025-397) Hunting and Fishing Licenses Generally - Numbering; Delivery of Blank Licenses to Issuing Authorities; Return of Unused Licenses and Stubs

§ 9-11-34 Hunting and Fishing Licenses Generally - License Cards

§ 9-11-35 Hunting or Fishing License Not Required of Member of Armed Forces During War

§ 9-11-35.1 Licensing Exception for Residents on Active Military Duty

§ 9-11-36 Issuance of Licenses Generally - Persons Authorized; Record

§ 9-11-37 Issuance of Licenses Generally - Issuance Fee; Reports

§ 9-11-38 Special Agents for Issuing Hunting and Fishing Licenses - Application for Appointment; Authority

§ 9-11-39 Special Agents for Issuing Hunting and Fishing Licenses - Bond Generally; Appointment

§ 9-11-40 Special Agents for Issuing Hunting and Fishing Licenses - Bond of Agents to Be Payable to Judge of Probate or License Commissioner

§ 9-11-41 Special Agents for Issuing Hunting and Fishing Licenses - Furnishing of Blank Licenses to Agents

§ 9-11-42 Special Agents for Issuing Hunting and Fishing Licenses - Duties Generally; Remittance of Fees Collected, Etc., to Probate Judge or License Commissioner

§ 9-11-43 Responsibility of Judge of Probate or License Commissioner as to Licenses; Disposition of Fees from Sale of Licenses

§ 9-11-44 Resident License - Hunting

§ 9-11-44.1 Certification of Completion of Approved Hunter Education Course Required for Issuance of License; Penalty; “Supervision Required” Status

§ 9-11-45 License to Hunt on Wildlife Management Areas; Fee; Violations

§ 9-11-45.1 Use of Crossbows for Hunting

§ 9-11-46 Nonresident Hunting Licenses - “Small Game Only.”

§ 9-11-47 Nonresident Hunting Licenses - “All Game.”

§ 9-11-48 Nonresident Hunting Licenses - “Trip Small Game.”

§ 9-11-49 Nonresident Hunting Licenses - “Trip All Game.”

§ 9-11-49.1 Establishment of Bag Limits, Etc., for Certain Nonresidents

§ 9-11-50 Hunting by Persons Under 16 Years of Age

§ 9-11-51 Hunting Without License, Etc

§ 9-11-52 Dog Trainer’s License

§ 9-11-53 Resident License - Freshwater Fishing

§ 9-11-53.1 Resident License - Saltwater Fishing

§ 9-11-53.2 Resident Annual Combination Saltwater-Freshwater Licenses; Fee; Disposition of Fee; Additional Issuance Fees

§ 9-11-53.3 Reciprocal Agreement with Florida Exempting Persons 65 Years or Older from Licensing Requirements

§ 9-11-53.4 Resident Seven-Day Trip Freshwater Fishing License

§ 9-11-53.5 Resident Seven-Day Trip Saltwater Fishing License

§ 9-11-53.6 Resident Daily State Lake Fishing License

§ 9-11-54 Special Fishing License for Totally Disabled Persons; Period of Validity; Request for Recertification of Disability; Fee of Issuing Authority; Definitions

§ 9-11-54.1

§ 9-11-55 Nonresident Freshwater Fishing Licenses - Annual License; Penalty

§ 9-11-55.1 Nonresident Freshwater Fishing Licenses - Use of Certain Trotlines Prohibited; Inspection of Permissible Trotlines Required; Penalties

§ 9-11-55.2 Nonresident Saltwater Fishing License; Cost; Disposition of Fees; Penalty for Violation

§ 9-11-55.3 Combination Nonresident Saltwater-Freshwater License; Fee

§ 9-11-55.4 Nonresident State Lake Fishing License

§ 9-11-55.5 Nonresident Family Three-Day Fishing License

§ 9-11-56 Nonresident Freshwater Fishing Licenses - Trip License; Penalty

§ 9-11-56.1 Nonresident Fishing Licenses - Commercial License

§ 9-11-56.2 Annual “Free Fishing Day.”

§ 9-11-56.3 Public Fishing Pier License; Saltwater Pier Fishing License; Fees

§ 9-11-56.4 Disabled Three-Day Fishing Event License

§ 9-11-56.5 Disabled Three-Day Saltwater Fishing Event License

§ 9-11-57 Fishing Without License

§ 9-11-58 Licenses of Nonresident Live Fish and Minnow Dealers; Fees of Issuing Authorities; Disposition of Fees

§ 9-11-59 License to Capture or Kill Fur-Bearing Animals for Commercial Purposes; Traps

§ 9-11-60 Disposition of Funds from Sale of Fur Catchers’ Licenses; Report of Licenses Issued

§ 9-11-61 Transporting, Etc., Furs, Skins, or Pelts Without Fur Catcher’s License

§ 9-11-62 Fur Dealers Defined; Presumptions

§ 9-11-63 Fur Dealer’s License; Penalty for Violations

§ 9-11-64 Inspection of Books and Records of Dealers, Etc

§ 9-11-65 Lifetime Resident Hunting, Freshwater Fishing and Combination Licenses

§ 9-11-65.1 Issuance of Hunting and Fishing Licenses on Combination License Basis; Fees

§ 9-11-65.2 Lifetime Resident Saltwater Fishing License; Combination Licenses with Freshwater Fishing, Hunting

§ 9-11-65.3 Resident Lifetime Hunting and Fishing Licenses for Disabled U.s. Military Veterans

§ 9-11-66 Fishing in Pike County Public Lake Without Paying Admission Fee

§ 9-11-67 Sportsman’s License

§ 9-11-68 Cost Adjustments - Hunting and Fishing Licenses

§ 9-11-69 Cost Adjustments - Saltwater Fishing Licenses

§ 9-11-70 Hunting, Fishing, or Trapping with Revoked or Suspended License; Licenses Not Transferable; Penalties

§ 9-11-71 Wildlife Heritage License

§ 9-11-72 Violation of Rules Prohibiting Transportation and Release of Live Feral Swine

§ 9-11-73 Resident Hunting or Fishing Licenses for Certain Nonresident Students

Article 3 Fishing Laws

§ 9-11-80 Public and Private Waters Defined

§ 9-11-81 Title to Freshwater Fish Vested in State

§ 9-11-82 Game Fish Designated

§ 9-11-83 Commercial or Nongame Fish Designated

§ 9-11-84 Sale, Transportation, Etc., of Game Fish Taken from Public or Private Waters

§ 9-11-84.1 Permit Requirements for the Introduction of Black Bass into the Coosa River

§ 9-11-85 Game Fish to Be Transported Openly; Confiscation, Etc., of Game Fish Taken or Transported Illegally

§ 9-11-86 Limitation on Transportation, Etc., of Game Fish Beyond Boundaries of State

§ 9-11-87 Means of Catching Game Fish Generally

§ 9-11-88 Catching Game or Nongame Fish by Use of Gill, Trammel, Etc., Nets

§ 9-11-89 Use of Game Fish for Bait - Generally

§ 9-11-90 Use of Game Fish for Bait - Use of Sunfish

§ 9-11-91 Catching, Etc., of Fish in Private Ponds, Lakes, Pools, or Reservoirs

§ 9-11-91.1 Unauthorized Fishing from or Near Fish Farm

§ 9-11-92 Preventing Passage of Fish Up Rivers or Creeks

§ 9-11-93 Catching, Killing, Etc., of Fish by Use of Poisons or Explosives

§ 9-11-94 Catching, Killing, Etc., of Game or Nongame Fish by Means Not Expressly Allowed

§ 9-11-94.1 Purchase of Tags Required for Each Tarpon Taken, Killed, or Harvested

§ 9-11-95 Disposition of Fines, Forfeitures, Etc

Article 4 Commercial Fishing in Public Impounded Waters and Navigable Streams

§ 9-11-140 Use of Commercial Fishing Gear in Public Impounded Waters and Navigable Streams - When, Where, and How Permitted

§ 9-11-141 Use of Commercial Fishing Gear in Public Impounded Waters and Navigable Streams - License - Required Generally

§ 9-11-142 Use of Commercial Fishing Gear in Public Impounded Waters and Navigable Streams - License - Individual Licenses Required; Exception for Certain Assistants

§ 9-11-143 Use of Commercial Fishing Gear in Public Impounded Waters and Navigable Streams - License - Issuance; Fees; Records; Disposition of Fees

§ 9-11-144 Use of Commercial Fishing Gear in Public Impounded Waters and Navigable Streams -License - Expiration

§ 9-11-145 Use of Commercial Fishing Gear in Public Impounded Waters and Navigable Streams - License - Forfeiture

§ 9-11-146 Disposition of Proceeds from Sale of Licenses, Etc

§ 9-11-147 Marking Location of and Identifying Fishing Gear

§ 9-11-148 Game Fish Taken to Be Returned to Waters; Possession of Game Fish by Commercial Fishermen

§ 9-11-149 Use of Fishing Gear Within One-Half Mile Below Lock or Dam

§ 9-11-150 Use of Fishing Gear Within 100 Yards of Mouths of Streams, Etc., Emptying into Salt Waters or Bays

§ 9-11-151 Seizure, Confiscation and Disposition of Fishing Gear Used in Violation of Article

§ 9-11-152 Shipment or Transportation of Fish Taken in Violation of Article; Seizure, Confiscation and Disposition of Fish Illegally Transported or Shipped

§ 9-11-153 Wholesale and Retail Freshwater Nongame Fish Dealers’ Licenses; Commercial Paddlefish Dealer’s License

§ 9-11-154 Records of Wholesalers and Retailers of Freshwater Nongame Fish; Inspection, Etc., of Records

§ 9-11-155 Applicability of Provisions of Article

§ 9-11-156 Penalties for Violations of Provisions of Article

Article 5 Spearfishing

§ 9-11-170 Spearing of Commercial or Nongame Fish for Sport - When, Where and How Permitted; Notice of Competitive Events

§ 9-11-171 Spearing of Commercial or Nongame Fish for Sport - License - Required; Issuance; Fees; Disposition of Revenue from Sale

§ 9-11-172 Spearing of Commercial or Nongame Fish for Sport - License - Display

§ 9-11-173 Regulation of Seasons, Hours, Etc

§ 9-11-174 Compliance with Water Safety Laws

§ 9-11-175 Possession of Spear, Etc., Evidence of Spearfishing; Exception

§ 9-11-176 Penalty for Violations

Article 6 Catching of Nongame Fish with Wire Baskets

§ 9-11-190 Catching of Nongame Fish from Public Waters by Use of Wire Baskets - When, Where and How Permitted

§ 9-11-191 Catching of Nongame Fish from Public Waters by Use of Wire Baskets - License - Required; Issuance; Fees; Disposition of Fees

§ 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

§ 9-11-193 Obtaining More Than Four Licenses or Fishing with More Than Four Baskets

§ 9-11-194 Marking of Baskets

§ 9-11-195 Destruction of Unmarked Baskets

§ 9-11-196 Nongame Fish Only to Be Taken, Etc., with Baskets; Return of Game Fish Taken to Waters

§ 9-11-197 Taking of Fish from Baskets, Etc., by Unlicensed Persons

§ 9-11-198 Penalty for Violations of Provisions of Article; Revocation of Licenses

Article 7 Reciprocal Agreements as to Freshwater Fishing

§ 9-11-210 Agreements as to Fishing in Waters of Alabama and of Bordering States

§ 9-11-211 Agreements as to Fishing in Waters Lying Between Alabama and Adjoining States or Partly in Alabama and Partly in Adjoining State

§ 9-11-212 Agreements to Apply Separately to Waters Lying Between Alabama and Each Agreeing Bordering State

§ 9-11-213 Rights and Privileges Granted to Be Exercised in Accordance with Alabama Laws, Etc

Article 8 Hunting and Trapping of Birds and Game

§ 9-11-230 Title to Wild Birds and Animals Vested in State

§ 9-11-230.1 Definitions

§ 9-11-231 Permits for Collection of Invertebrate or Vertebrate Species, or Their Eggs, for Certain Purposes, Etc

§ 9-11-232 Possession, Sale, Purchase, Etc., of Protected Wild Birds, Etc

§ 9-11-233 Enumeration of Birds Not Protected

§ 9-11-234 Hunting, Etc., of Protected Birds or Animals on State or Federal Game Sanctuaries or Refuges

§ 9-11-235 Taking, Etc., of Protected Birds or Animals During Nighttime Hours; Nighttime Feral Swine and Coyote Hunting

§ 9-11-235.1 Taking, Etc., Raccoons or Opossums at Night; Weapons Used

§ 9-11-236 Hunting, Etc., or Possession of Protected Birds or Animals During Closed Season

§ 9-11-237 Sale and Purchase of Game Birds and Animals Including the Meat or Other Product Thereof

§ 9-11-238 Hunting, Etc., of Wild Turkeys with Dogs

§ 9-11-240 Opening of Season for Hunting, Etc., of Female Deer and Unantlered Male Deer

§ 9-11-241 Hunting, Trapping, Etc., of Wild Game During Day on Lands of Another Without Permission

§ 9-11-242 Hunting, Trapping, Etc., of Wild Game at Night on Lands of Another Without Permission

§ 9-11-243 Hunting, Trapping, Etc., of Fur-Bearing Animals Within 10 Feet of Banks of Waters on Property of Another Without Permission

§ 9-11-244 Taking, Etc., of Protected Birds or Animals by Means of Bait; Bait Privilege License

§ 9-11-245 Unlawful Methods of Hunting Birds or Animals Protected by Law or Regulation

§ 9-11-246 Penalties for Violations of Provisions of Sections 9-11-244 and 9-11-245

§ 9-11-247 Taking, Keeping, Etc., of Raccoons for Use in “Coon on the Log” Contests

§ 9-11-248 Permits for Holding of “Coon on the Log” Contests

§ 9-11-249 Penalty for Violations of Provisions of Sections 9-11-247 and 9-11-248

§ 9-11-250 Taking, Etc., of Deer from Public Waters

§ 9-11-251 Taking, Etc., of Deer at Night

§ 9-11-252 Penalties for Violations of Provisions of Sections 9-11-250 and 9-11-251

§ 9-11-252.1 Motor Vehicle, Weapons, Etc., Used in Nighttime Deer Hunting Declared Contraband; Seizure Report; Condemnation and Forfeiture; Disposition of Proceeds

§ 9-11-253 Transportation or Shipment of Skins or Hides of Fur-Bearing Animals Without Payment of State Tax; Bonds of Dealers

§ 9-11-254 Limitation as to Number of Traps for Taking, Etc., of Fur-Bearing Animals; Penalty

§ 9-11-255 Transportation, Shipment, Etc., of Protected Birds or Game

§ 9-11-256 Liability of Common Carriers, Etc., Transporting, Shipping, Etc., Protected Birds or Game

§ 9-11-257 Hunting or Discharge of Firearm From, Upon, or Across Public Roads, Etc

§ 9-11-258 Persons Hunting Deer at Night Liable for Killing Stock

§ 9-11-259 Game, Birds or Animals to Be Transported Openly; Confiscation, Etc., of Game, Birds or Animals Transported or Taken Illegally

§ 9-11-260 Acquisition of Lands, Expenditure of Revenues, Etc., by Commissioner for Propagation of Game Birds, Game and Fur-Bearing Animals

§ 9-11-261 Permits for Propagation of Game Birds, and Game or Fur-Bearing Animals for Private Purposes

§ 9-11-262 Opening or Closing of Season for Killing of Beaver; Payment of Bounty for Killing of Beaver

§ 9-11-263 Consent to Acquisition of Lands, Etc., for Establishment of Migratory Bird Reservations

§ 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

§ 9-11-265 Trapping on or from Right-of-Way of State Highway; Exemption of Lawrence County

§ 9-11-265.1 Sections 9-11-264 and 9-11-265 Inapplicable in Limestone County

§ 9-11-266 Checking of Traps; Hanging or Suspending of Bait Over or Within 25 Feet of Steel Trap

§ 9-11-267 Filing of Reports as to Animals Trapped, Purchased, Etc., by Persons Licensed to Trap Fur-Bearing Animals and by Fur Dealers

§ 9-11-268 Penalty for Violations of Provisions of Sections 9-11-265, 9-11-266 and 9-11-267

§ 9-11-269 Protection of Flattened Musk Turtle

Article 8A Interference with Legal Hunting or Fishing

§ 9-11-270 Interference with Persons Legally Hunting or Fishing

§ 9-11-271 Activities Prohibited

§ 9-11-272 Obeying Order of Peace Officer

§ 9-11-273 Limited Application

§ 9-11-274 Penalties

§ 9-11-275 Construction of Article

Article 9 Reciprocal Agreements as to Waterfowl Hunting

§ 9-11-280 Agreements as to Hunting and Taking of Waterfowl from Waters of Alabama and of Bordering States

§ 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

§ 9-11-282 Agreements to Apply Separately to Waters Lying Between Alabama and Each Agreeing Bordering State; Hunting Privileges Limited to Waterfowl

§ 9-11-283 Rights and Privileges Granted to Be Exercised in Accordance with Alabama Laws, Etc

Article 10 Wildlife Management Areas

§ 9-11-300 Establishment

§ 9-11-301 Fixing of Boundaries; Promulgation of Special Rules and Regulations for Management and Protection of Areas

§ 9-11-302 Closing of Land or Water in Areas to Hunting and Fishing

§ 9-11-303 Searches and Seizures

§ 9-11-304 Carrying or Possession of Firearms

§ 9-11-305 When Dogs Permitted in Areas; Liability of Owners of Dogs at Large in Areas

§ 9-11-306 Impoundment of Dogs; Redemption or Destruction of Impounded Dogs

§ 9-11-307 Penalties for Violations of Provisions of Article, Etc

Article 11 Possession of Wildlife for Public Exhibition Purposes

§ 9-11-320 Definitions

§ 9-11-321 Possession of Wildlife in Captivity for Public Exhibition Purposes

§ 9-11-322 Appointment of Committee to Study and Recommend Standards for Care and Treatment of Captive Wildlife

§ 9-11-323 Promulgation of Regulations Prescribing Standards for Care and Treatment of Captive Wildlife

§ 9-11-324 Permits to Possess Wildlife for Public Exhibition Purposes; Contents of Applications for Permits

§ 9-11-325 Condition in Permits to Allow Inspections; Notice of and Abatement of Violations

§ 9-11-326 Enforcement of Article, Standards and Provisions of Permits

§ 9-11-327 Penalties for Violations of Article, Standards or Provisions of Permits

§ 9-11-328 Applicability of Article; Importation of Cervidae Species

Article 12 Commercial Quail Breeding

§ 9-11-340 “Pen-Raised Quail” Defined

§ 9-11-341 Persons, Etc., Authorized to Engage in Propagation, Etc., of Pen-Raised Quail

§ 9-11-342 Commercial Quail Breeder’s License

§ 9-11-343 Licensees to Obtain Markers or Marking Devices

§ 9-11-344 Carcasses to Be Marked Before Sale; Quail to Be Killed Otherwise Than by Shooting

§ 9-11-345 Invoices to Be Attached to Packages of Carcasses

§ 9-11-346 Packages of Carcasses to Be Shipped with Invoices Attached

§ 9-11-347 Invoices to Be Kept Attached to Packages of Carcasses During Storage

§ 9-11-348 Resale or Disposition of Quail by Persons Other Than Retail Vendors

§ 9-11-349 Records of Licensees; Inspection of Records and Premises of Licensees

§ 9-11-350 Article Applicable to Persons, Etc., Shipping Quail into State

§ 9-11-351 Penalty for Violations of Provisions of Article

Article 13 Taking of Mussels or Mollusks from Fresh Waters

§ 9-11-370 “Nonresident” Defined; Burden of Proof as to Residence

§ 9-11-371 Promulgation of Rules and Regulations as to Taking of Mussels or Mollusks from Fresh Waters

§ 9-11-372 Mussel Catcher’s License

§ 9-11-373 Mussel Buyer’s License

§ 9-11-374 Disposition of Proceeds of Sale of Licenses

§ 9-11-375 Charge for Buying or Otherwise Obtaining Freshwater Mussels; Disposition of Revenues; Violation as a Misdemeanor

Article 14 Marine Mammal Protection

§ 9-11-390 Short Title

§ 9-11-391 Definitions

§ 9-11-392 Legislative Findings and Declaration of Policy

§ 9-11-393 Imposition of Moratorium on Taking of Marine Mammals and Marine Mammal Products; Exceptions

§ 9-11-394 Taking, Transportation, Sale, Etc., of Marine Mammals, Etc., in Violation of Provisions of Article, Etc

§ 9-11-395 Promulgation of Rules and Regulations

§ 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., Seized in Connection with Violations of Article, Etc.; Disposition of Moneys Arising from Fines and Forfeitures

§ 9-11-397 Funding of Programs Established Under Article

§ 9-11-398 Applicability of Provisions of Article

Article 15 Commercial Fowl Hunting Preserves

§ 9-11-410 License Required

§ 9-11-411 Site of Preserve; Marking of Boundaries; Proximity to Other Preserves or Management Areas; Turkey Shooting Prohibited

§ 9-11-412 Birds to Be Hunted

§ 9-11-413 License Fee; Issuance of License; License to Operate a Commercial Bird Hunting Preserve

§ 9-11-414 Limits on Harvest; Hunting Period for “Pen-Raised Birds.”

§ 9-11-415 Tagging of Bob-White Quail; Operators to Cooperate with Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources; Tagging Generally

§ 9-11-416 Records of Hunters and Amount and Species of Game Taken; Inspection

§ 9-11-417 Hunting Licenses Required of Preserve Patrons; Seven-Day License; Operators as Agent Vendors of Licenses

§ 9-11-418 Enforcement of Game and Fish Laws; Inspection of Preserves

§ 9-11-419 Violations; License Revocation

Article 16 Preservation of Wetlands and Hunting of Migratory Waterfowl

§ 9-11-430 Definitions

§ 9-11-431 Construction of Article; Purpose Thereof

§ 9-11-432 Stamp Required for Hunting Migratory Waterfowl; Form; Procedure

§ 9-11-433 Issuance of Annual Stamp; Lifetime Migratory Waterfowl Stamp; Fees; Issuing Agents; Refund for Unsold Stamps

§ 9-11-434 Revenue Used in Preservation of Wetlands; Contracts with Non-profit Organizations for Project Outside United States

§ 9-11-435 Requirements for Approval of Outside United States Projects

Article 17 Commercial Fee Fishing Ponds

§ 9-11-450 Permit Required; Rules and Regulations

§ 9-11-451 Site of Fee Fishing Ponds; Marking of Entrance

§ 9-11-452 Ponds to Be Stocked with Farm or Hatchery Produced Fish

§ 9-11-453 Application Procedure

§ 9-11-454 Fishing License Not Required; Letter Permit Prominently Displayed

§ 9-11-455 Creel Limits

§ 9-11-456 Selling of Fish Caught

§ 9-11-457 Violations; Fines

Article 18 Protection of Black Bears

§ 9-11-480 Legislative Findings

§ 9-11-481 Prohibited Activities; Exceptions; Applicability; Penalties

Article 19 Hunting of Native Game Animals and Certain Nonindigenous Animals

§ 9-11-500 Definitions

§ 9-11-501 Hunting of Native Game Animals Under Certain Conditions Prohibited

§ 9-11-502 Hunting of Tame Game Animals Prohibited

§ 9-11-503 Hunting of Nonindigenous Animals Prohibited

§ 9-11-504 Hunting of Pen-Raised Birds

§ 9-11-505 Penalties

Article 20 Registered Deer Enclosures

§ 9-11-520 Registration of Enclosures for Game Animal of the Species of the Family Cervidae; Fees

§ 9-11-521 Establishment of Hunting Periods in Which Deer May Be Hunted by Gun Deer Stalk Hunting Methods

§ 9-11-522 Enforcement of Game and Fish Laws and Rules on Registered Deer Enclosures

§ 9-11-523 Violations

§ 9-11-524 Rulemaking Authority

Chapter 12 Marine Resources

Article 1 General Provisions

§ 9-12-1 Persons Considered Residents of State; Burden of Proof as to Residence

§ 9-12-2 Summoning into Service of Posse Comitatus, Boats, Etc.; Penalty for Resistance

§ 9-12-3 Captains of Licensed Vessels, Etc., to Assist Inspectors in Making Arrests; Failure or Refusal to Aid Inspector Upon Request

§ 9-12-4 Proceedings as to Violations of Chapter - Jurisdiction

§ 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

§ 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

§ 9-12-7 Proceedings as to Violations of Chapter - Bonds for Stay of Sale of Condemned Boats, Etc., Pending Appeal

§ 9-12-8 Proceedings as to Violations of Chapter - Procedure for Sale of Condemned Boats, Etc.; Disposition of Proceeds

§ 9-12-9 Endorsement or Stamp Required to Harvest Specific Species and Species Groups of Marine Resources; Fees

Article 2 Seafoods

Division 1 General Provisions

§ 9-12-20 Ownership and Control of Seafoods

§ 9-12-21 “Natural Oyster Reef” Defined

§ 9-12-22 Right of Owners of Land Fronting Public Waters to Plant and Gather Oysters

§ 9-12-23 Cancellation of Leases of Riparian Bottoms; Appeals

§ 9-12-24 Authority and Procedure for Leasing of Bottoms in Natural Oyster Reefs; Cancellation and Forfeiture of Leases; Disposition of Proceeds from Leases

§ 9-12-25 Removal of Oysters by Lessees Upon Forfeiture of Lease; Regulations for Protection of Rights of Lessees

§ 9-12-26 Dragging of Seines Over Public Reefs or Private Oyster Grounds

§ 9-12-27 Standard Measures for Oysters and Shrimp; Possession, Use for Purchase or Sale, Etc., of Nonstandard Measures for Oysters or Shrimp; Inspections

§ 9-12-28 Oysters Management Stations; Harvest Records

§ 9-12-29 Patrol Boats

§ 9-12-30 Patrolling of Private Oyster Reefs

§ 9-12-31 Boarding of Boats, Etc., and Entrance into Places of Business to Investigate Compliance with Laws

§ 9-12-32 Surveys and Marking of Private Reefs; Filing of Plats and Lists of Agents and Permittees; Agents and Permittees to Carry Permits

§ 9-12-33 Culling and Sacking of Oysters

§ 9-12-34 Taking of Seed Oysters from Public Reefs; Designation of Seed Oyster Fishing Areas, Etc

§ 9-12-35 Cultivation, Transplantation, or Replanting of Public Reefs

§ 9-12-36 Taking of Oysters by Use of Mechanical Devices at Night

§ 9-12-37 Use of Mechanical Rake Dredges, Etc., Dredge License

§ 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

§ 9-12-39 Purchase of Seed Oysters from Public Reefs by Private Individuals, Etc

§ 9-12-40 Supervision of Taking of Oysters by Rake Dredges; Notice of Use of Rake Dredges

§ 9-12-41 Harvesting of Undersized Oysters

§ 9-12-42 Duty to Replant Oysters and Oyster Shells on Public Reefs; Option to Pay Replanting Costs, Etc.; Penalties

§ 9-12-43 Taking of Oysters for Replanting on Private Reefs

§ 9-12-44 Tax on Oysters Harvested from Private Reefs for Commercial Purposes

§ 9-12-45 Tax on Terrapins Caught, Etc., for Commercial Purposes; Minimum Legal Size; Possession of Undersized Terrapins

§ 9-12-46 Minimum Weight of Shrimp Taken, Etc., for Commercial Purposes; Possession, Sale, Etc., of Nonconforming Shrimp

§ 9-12-47 Condemnation, Disposition, Etc., of Shrimp Not Fit for Human Consumption

§ 9-12-49 Importation of Shrimp into State

§ 9-12-50 Regulation of Transportation of Raw Oysters and Shrimp Beyond Boundaries of State

§ 9-12-51 Tax on Shrimp Taken for Canning, Drying or Shipping Within State

§ 9-12-52 Tax on Shrimp Taken for Transportation to Other States

§ 9-12-53 Tax on Shrimp Not to Be Exported

§ 9-12-54 Payment of Taxes

§ 9-12-54.1 Live Saltwater Bait Dealers License

§ 9-12-54.2 Expiration Date and Purchase of License; Nonresident License Fee

§ 9-12-54.3 Duties of Licensees

§ 9-12-54.4 Catching, Etc., of Bait; Restrictions

§ 9-12-54.5 Catching, Etc. of Shrimp by Persons with Recreational Boat Shrimping License

§ 9-12-54.6 Exclusive Saltwater Bait Areas

§ 9-12-54.7 Penalty for Violations

§ 9-12-61 Taking, Sale, Etc., of Oysters Under Three Inches Long

§ 9-12-62 Mutilation, Etc., of Buoys or Markers

§ 9-12-63 Use of Unlicensed Boats, Etc., to Take, Etc., Oysters or Shrimp

§ 9-12-64 Sale, Purchase, Etc., of Shrimp or Oysters Taken by Unlicensed Tongers, Boats, Etc

§ 9-12-65 Sale, Etc., of Shrimp or Oysters to Persons, Etc., Failing to Comply with Provisions of Article

§ 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

§ 9-12-67 Sacking and Tagging Oysters; Penalties

Division 2 Licenses Generally

§ 9-12-80 License Fees for Nonresidents

§ 9-12-82 License Required for Taking of Oysters for Commercial Purposes; Penalty; Aquaculture License; Disposition of Funds

§ 9-12-82.1

§ 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

§ 9-12-85 Affidavits of Applicants for Licenses for Boats or Vessels

§ 9-12-87 License for Dredge

§ 9-12-93 License for Boat Used for Taking or Carrying Shrimp

§ 9-12-94 Persons Taking Oysters or Shrimp to Have Licenses in Possession

§ 9-12-95 Commercial Party Boat License; Fee; Requirements; Expiration; Penalty

Division 3 Additional Regulations

§ 9-12-110 Size of Mesh of Seines, Nets or Trawls Used for Taking of Saltwater Fish, Baits, Etc

§ 9-12-111 Lengths or Widths of Seines, Nets, and Trawls

§ 9-12-112 Garfish Taken to Be Killed Before Returning to Waters

§ 9-12-113 Licenses or Permits for Commercial Fishing; Net or Seine Permits

§ 9-12-113.1 Selling, Buying, Trading, or Bartering Certain Saltwater Game Fish Prohibited

§ 9-12-115 Reports of Seafood Dealers

§ 9-12-115.1 Landing and Reporting Requirements for Certain Saltwater Finfish and Other Seafood Products

§ 9-12-116 Refusal to Open Place of Business or Boat for Inspection; Agreement, Conspiracy, Etc., to Evade Provisions of Article, Etc

§ 9-12-117 Possession, Operation or Use of Illegal Tackle, Illegal Fishing Devices or Unlicensed Boats or Vessels

§ 9-12-118 Issuance of Licenses - Persons Authorized; Record

§ 9-12-119 Issuance of Licenses - Fees of Issuing Authorities

§ 9-12-120 Disposition of Proceeds from Sale of Licenses and Fees

§ 9-12-121 Violations

§ 9-12-122 Penalty for Commercial Shrimp Trawling in Waters Closed to Commercial Shrimping by Law or Regulation; Confiscation and Forfeiture of Trawls

§ 9-12-123 License for Use of Gill Net

§ 9-12-123.1 Hardship Gill Net Licenses; Renewal and Transfer

§ 9-12-124 “Crab Catcher” License for Use of More Than Five Crab Traps; Rules and Regulations

§ 9-12-125 Licenses for Selling, Brokering, Processing, Etc., Fresh or Frozen Seafood

§ 9-12-126 Inspection of Oyster Beds; Closure Order; Relay of Oysters from Closed Areas; Promulgation of Rules; Penalty; Enforcement

Article 3 Establishment of Artificial Fishing Reefs in Offshore Waters

§ 9-12-140 Sale or Barter of Salvageable Parts of Liberty Ships Provided for Establishment of Artificial Fishing Reefs - Authorized; Disposition of Proceeds

§ 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

§ 9-12-142 Fishing Reef Ship Commission

Article 3A Artificial Reef Construction Regulated

§ 9-12-150 Artificial Reef Construction Permit; Transportation, Inspection, Etc., of Reef Materials; Bond; Penalties

Article 4 Reciprocal Agreements as to Commercial Seafood Fishing

§ 9-12-160 Authorized

§ 9-12-161 License Fees of Nonresidents

§ 9-12-162 Rights and Privileges Granted to Be Exercised in Accordance with Alabama Laws, Etc

Article 5 Gulf States Marine Fisheries Compact

§ 9-12-180 Authorized; Form

§ 9-12-181 Representatives to Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission

§ 9-12-182 Powers Granted Commission by Article Supplemental

§ 9-12-183 Payment of Expenses Incident to Membership in Commission

§ 9-12-184 Annual Appropriation for Operating Expenses of Commission

Article 6 Commercial Alligator Operations

§ 9-12-200 Definitions

§ 9-12-201 Who May Engage in Business of Propagating Alligators

§ 9-12-202 License; Fee

§ 9-12-203 Expiration and Renewal of License; Fee

§ 9-12-204 Marketing or Taking of Alligators; Rules and Regulations; Tagging; Affidavit; Transportation of Carcass

§ 9-12-205 Property Rights

§ 9-12-206 Alligator Parts Dealer License; Retail and Restaurant License; Fees

§ 9-12-207 Alligator Parts Transaction Forms; Bills of Sale; Inspection; Records

§ 9-12-208 Alligator Parts Tag

§ 9-12-209 Shipment of Alligator Skins; Tags

§ 9-12-210 Severance Tax on Alligator Skins; Penalty

§ 9-12-211 Taking or Possession of Alligators, Eggs, Parts or Skins Prohibited Except as Provided; Applicability of Section; Penalty

§ 9-12-212 Disbursement of License Fees and Taxes

§ 9-12-213 Effect of Federal Endangered Species Status

§ 9-12-214 Violations; Forfeiture of Property and License; Eligibility for New License

Article 7 Saltwater Commercial Fishing Regulation and Retirement of Nets; Economic Relief

§ 9-12-230 Definitions

§ 9-12-231 Nets and Similar Devices Permitted in Salt and Brackish Waters

§ 9-12-232 Commercial Gill Net Permits - Acquisition and Retirement

§ 9-12-233 Additional Surcharge on Saltwater Fishing Licenses

§ 9-12-234 Marine Resources Restoration Fund

Article 8 Sea Grass Restoration

§ 9-12-250

§ 9-12-251

Chapter 13 Forests and Forest Products

Article 1 General Provisions

§ 9-13-1 Gifts of Lands for State Forests

§ 9-13-2 Distribution and Expenditure of Receipts from National Forests

§ 9-13-3 (Amended by Act 2026-402) Assistance, Etc., of Private Landowners; Suppression of Forest Fires, Etc.; Promotion and Development of Forestry, Etc.; Acquisition, Management and Disposition of Land; Officers, Assistants and Employees

§ 9-13-4 Alabama Forestry Commission Fund

§ 9-13-5 Designation or Appointment of Forest Wardens; Duties

§ 9-13-6 Forest Fire Wardens - Appointment; Duties Generally

§ 9-13-7 Forest Fire Wardens - Right of Entry Upon Lands for Construction of Fire Lines, Etc

§ 9-13-8 Forest Fire Wardens - Issuance to and Use of Fire-Fighting Equipment

§ 9-13-9 Forest Fire Wardens - Compensation

§ 9-13-10 (Amended by Act 2026-402) Powers of State Forestry Commission Employees as to Enforcement of Laws, Prevention and Suppression of Forest Fires, Etc

§ 9-13-10.1 Assistance of State Forestry Commission in Control and Suppression of Wildfires by Other State Agencies

§ 9-13-10.2 Rulemaking Authority; Violations; Enforement

§ 9-13-11 (Amended by Act 2026-402) Willful, Malicious, or Intentional Setting on Fire, Etc., of Woodlands, Grasslands, Etc.; Burning Permits; Fire Alerts; Organized Forest Fire Protection; Fines

§ 9-13-11.1

§ 9-13-12 (Amended by Act 2026-402) Uncontrolled Fires Declared Public Nuisances; Liability for Refusal or Neglect to Control or Extinguish Same

§ 9-13-13 (Repealed by Act 2026-402) Setting on Fire, Etc., of Woods, Etc., Without Written Notice to Adjacent Landowners

§ 9-13-14 Equipping of Locomotives, Etc., with Appliances to Prevent Escape of Fire

§ 9-13-15 Attachment of Wires, Etc., to Trees in Towns or Cities by Lighting or Power Companies

§ 9-13-22 District Attorneys to Prosecute Violators of Provisions of Chapter

§ 9-13-23 Jurisdiction of Prosecutions Under Chapter

§ 9-13-24 Fees of Arresting Officers, Etc.; Informers’ Fees

§ 9-13-25 Forestry Study Committee Established; Membership; Meetings; Duties; Powers; Expenses; Reports

Article 2 Auxiliary State Forests

§ 9-13-40 Declaration of Public Policy; Deferred Taxation of Timber on Lands Designated as Auxiliary State Forests Authorized and Directed

§ 9-13-41 Designation of Lands as Auxiliary State Forests - Applications

§ 9-13-42 Designation of Lands as Auxiliary State Forests - When Abstract of Title, Etc., Required; Release of Dower or Homestead Rights

§ 9-13-43 Designation of Lands as Auxiliary State Forests - Inspection of Lands; Drafting and Execution of Contracts

§ 9-13-44 Designation of Lands as Auxiliary State Forests - Contents of Contracts

§ 9-13-45 Abrogation of Contracts

§ 9-13-46 Withdrawing of Lands as Auxiliary State Forests; Harvesting or Use of Timber Without Withdrawing of Lands; Payment of Privilege Tax Generally

§ 9-13-47 Appraisal of Timber Upon Withdrawal of Lands as State Harvests, Etc.; Privilege Tax

§ 9-13-48 Lien on Timber for Payment of Privilege Taxes; Collection of Other Taxes, Etc

§ 9-13-49 Disposition of Privilege Taxes

§ 9-13-50 Maintenance of Records as to Auxiliary State Forests

Article 3 Regulations as to Cutting, Removal, Purchase, Etc., of Forest Products

§ 9-13-60 Unauthorized Cutting, Removal, Transportation, Etc., of Timber or Other Forest Products

§ 9-13-61 Charges in Affidavits, Informations or Indictments Under Article; Proof of Title, Etc

§ 9-13-62 Liability

§ 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

§ 9-13-64 Powers of State Forestry Commission Employees as to Enforcement of Article, Etc

§ 9-13-65 Disposition of Fines

Article 4 Forest Products Privilege and Severance Taxes

§ 9-13-80 Definitions

§ 9-13-81 Levy of Severance Tax; Lien Upon Forest Products, Etc., for Payment of Tax

§ 9-13-82 Rates; Additional Taxes; Exemption; Legislative Intent

§ 9-13-83 Exemptions from Taxes

§ 9-13-84 Payment and Disposition of Taxes Generally; Special State Forestry Fund; Appropriation of Tax Receipts for Use of State Forestry Commission

§ 9-13-85 Expenditures for Forest Protection

§ 9-13-86 Filing of Quarterly Reports and Payment of Taxes - Manufacturers and Processors; Payment of Taxes

§ 9-13-87 Filing of Quarterly Reports and Payment of Taxes - Producers of Forest Products Shipping, Etc., Same Out of State in Unmanufactured Condition

§ 9-13-88 Recordkeeping Requirements

§ 9-13-90 Failure to Make Reports or Maintain Records

§ 9-13-93 When Taxes Delinquent

§ 9-13-99 Lien Upon Property for Payment of Taxes, Interest and Penalties

§ 9-13-103 Proceedings as to Persons Designing to Engage in Acts Prejudicial to Collection of Taxes, Etc

§ 9-13-104 Reports of Transporters of Forest Products - Required

§ 9-13-105 Reports of Transporters of Forest Products - Failure to Make Report

§ 9-13-106 Payment of Taxes by Counties or Municipalities Purchasing Forest Products

§ 9-13-107 Forest Products to Which Taxes Imposed by Article Applicable

§ 9-13-108 Taxes Upon the Excise or Privilege of Severing or Manufacturing of Forest Products

§ 9-13-109 Legislative Findings

§ 9-13-110 Legislative Intent

Article 5 Protection of Forest Trees from Insect Infestation or Tree Disease Infection

§ 9-13-120 Definitions

§ 9-13-121 Investigations as to Existence of Insect Infestations or Disease Infections; Notice to Landowners of Existence of Same; Recommended Control Measures, Etc

§ 9-13-122 Declaration of Existence of Control Zones, Etc

§ 9-13-123 Notice to Landowners Upon Establishment of Control Zones; Powers of State Forester Where Landowner Fails or Refuses to Initiate Control Measures

§ 9-13-124 Dissolution of Control Zones

§ 9-13-125 Cooperative Agreements with Federal Government, Public or Private Agencies and Landowners

§ 9-13-126 Control of Forest Tree Insects and Diseases Fund

Article 6 Fire Prevention in Emergency Drought Conditions

§ 9-13-140 Declaration of Drought Emergency Conditions

§ 9-13-141 (Amended by Act 2026-402) Setting Fires, Building Campfires or Burning Trash During Drought Emergencies; Backfires

§ 9-13-142 Penalties for Violations of Provisions of Article

Article 7 County Taxes and Assessments for Forest and Forest Fire Protection

Division 1 Special Taxes for Forest Protection

§ 9-13-160 “Forestland” Defined

§ 9-13-161 Special Annual Tax for Forest Protection - Authorized

§ 9-13-162 Special Annual Tax for Forest Protection - Designation of Forest Protection Areas

§ 9-13-163 Special Annual Tax for Forest Protection - Assessment and Levy of Tax Upon Petition of Freeholders in Forest Protection Areas

§ 9-13-164 Special Annual Tax for Forest Protection - Provision of List of Landowners Within Forest Protection Areas

§ 9-13-165 Special Annual Tax for Forest Protection - Inspection, Designation, Listing and Placement on Tax Rolls of Lands Prior to Assessment and Levy

§ 9-13-166 Special Annual Tax for Forest Protection - Collection, Disposition and Expenditure

§ 9-13-167 Special Annual Tax for Forest Protection - Change or Discontinuance of Tax Upon Petition of Freeholders or State Forestry Commission

Division 2 Assessments for Forest Fire Protection

§ 9-13-180 “Forestlands” Defined

§ 9-13-181 Participation by County Commissions in Fire Protection Program of State Forestry Commission - Authorized

§ 9-13-182 Participation by County Commissions in Fire Protection Program of State Forestry Commission - Assessments Against Owners of Forestlands for Costs - Authorized; Limitations

§ 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; Determination and Establishment of Amount

§ 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 to Tax Assessors; Lien on Property for Payment

§ 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

§ 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 Collecting Same

§ 9-13-187 Participation by County Commissions in Fire Protection Program of State Forestry Commission - Assessments Against Owners of Forestlands for Costs - Removal

Article 7A State Assessment for Forest Fire Protection and Prevention

§ 9-13-188 Legislative Intent

§ 9-13-189 Definitions

§ 9-13-190 Administration; Rules and Regulations

§ 9-13-191 Finance Charge, Fee or Assessment on Forest Land; Disposition of Proceeds

§ 9-13-192 Manner of Collection of Charge, Fee, or Assessment; Distribution

§ 9-13-193 Referendum; Amount of Assessment; Payment and Remission of Assessment; Notice of Referendum

§ 9-13-194 Management of Referendum

§ 9-13-195 Referendum After Failed Referendum

§ 9-13-196 Failure to Pay Assessment; Penalty; Lien on Property

§ 9-13-197 Change in Finance Charge, Fee or Assessment

§ 9-13-198 Assessments, Fees, Etc., Not a Tax

Article 8 Southeastern Interstate Forest Fire Protection Compact

§ 9-13-200 Authorized; Form

§ 9-13-201 Payment of Expenses of Advisory Committee in Attending Meetings

Article 9 Timber Theft Equipment Condemnation

§ 9-13-220 Short Title

§ 9-13-221 (Amended by Act 2026-402) Seizure of Vehicle and Equipment Upon Arrest for Certain Criminal Violations; Delivery to District Forester

§ 9-13-222 Report of Seizure to District Attorney

§ 9-13-223 Report to District Attorney After Conviction of Person for Theft of Timber or Lumber

§ 9-13-224 Notice to Creditors; Institution of Condemnation Proceedings; Legal Title to Equipment

§ 9-13-225 (Amended by Act 2026-402) Forfeiture of Equipment Upon Judgment; Costs of Proceedings; State Forester to Keep Records

§ 9-13-226 (Repealed by Act 2026-402) Use of Proceeds from Sale of Equipment; Award and Distribution Determined by State Forester

§ 9-13-227 Provisions Cumulative

Article 10 Ginseng Regulation

§ 9-13-240 Findings and Purpose

§ 9-13-241 Definitions

§ 9-13-242 Collection of Ginseng

§ 9-13-243 Registration of Ginseng Dealers, Growers and Collectors

§ 9-13-244 Record Keeping Requirements

§ 9-13-245 Exportation of Ginseng from Alabama

§ 9-13-246 Promulgation of Rules and Regulations

§ 9-13-247 Monitoring Program Conducted

§ 9-13-248 Right of Entry

§ 9-13-249 Refusal or Recall of Permits, Etc

§ 9-13-250 Violations

Article 11 Prescribed Burning

§ 9-13-270 Short Title

§ 9-13-271 Legislative Findings

§ 9-13-272 Definitions

§ 9-13-273 Liability for Damage Caused by Fire; Requirements; Rules and Guidelines; Fees for Certification or Training

§ 9-13-274 No Certification as Prescribed Burn Manager Required in Certain Circumstances

Chapter 14 State Parks

Article 1 General Provisions

§ 9-14-1 Definitions

§ 9-14-2 Designation and Uses of Parks, Parkways, Monuments and Historic Sites in State Park System

§ 9-14-3 Maintenance of Monument of Fort Louis De La Mobile

§ 9-14-4 Construction, Maintenance, Etc., of Roads Leading from State Highways to Lands in State Park System

§ 9-14-5 Repair and Maintenance of Roads and Bridges Within State Parks System and State Owned Public Fishing Lake Areas

§ 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

§ 9-14-7 Maintenance of Monte Sano State Park

§ 9-14-8 Free Admission for Military Personnel on Holidays

§ 9-14-9 Sale of Alcoholic Beverages for On-Premises Consumption

Article 2 Contracts for Maintenance and Operation of Concessions Within State Park Areas

§ 9-14-20 Authorized

§ 9-14-21 Invitations to Bid; Experience of Persons, Etc., Seeking Concessions; Responsibility for Maintenance of State Facilities Leased

§ 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

§ 9-14-23 Bonds for Contracts; Failure of Successful Bidders to Execute Contracts; Rejection of All Bids; Negotiation of Contract

§ 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 Against Loss of Investment

§ 9-14-25 Financial Resources of Persons, Etc., Seeking Concessions; Submission of Financial Statements with Bids; Verification of Same

§ 9-14-26 Cancellation of Contracts

§ 9-14-27 Length of Term of Contracts

§ 9-14-28 Consummation of Contracts; Written Approval by Attorney General, Chief Examiner of Department of Public Accounts and Governor

§ 9-14-29 Applicability of Provisions of Article

Chapter 14A Alabama Public Recreational and Historical Facilities Improvement Act

§ 9-14A-1 Short Title

§ 9-14A-2 Legislative Findings

§ 9-14A-3 Definitions

§ 9-14A-4 Alabama State Parks System Improvement Corporation

§ 9-14A-5 Alabama Public Historical Sites and Parks Improvement Corporation

§ 9-14A-6 Powers

§ 9-14A-7 Additional Powers of Alabama State Parks System Improvement Corporation

§ 9-14A-8 Additional Powers of the Alabama Public Historical Sites and Parks Improvement Corporation

§ 9-14A-9 Bonds - Generally

§ 9-14A-10 Bonds - Payment; Records

§ 9-14A-11 Bonds - Redemption

§ 9-14A-12 Bonds - Sale and Execution

§ 9-14A-13 Bonds - Proceeds - Alabama State Parks System Improvement Fund

§ 9-14A-14 Bonds - Proceeds - Alabama Public Historical Sites and Parks Improvement Fund

§ 9-14A-15 Bonds - Proceeds - Disposition

§ 9-14A-16 Refunding Bonds

§ 9-14A-17 Use of Bonds

§ 9-14A-18 Contracts

§ 9-14A-19 Bonds - Proceeds - Alabama State Parks System Maintenance Fund

§ 9-14A-20 Bonds - Proceeds - Appropriations

§ 9-14A-21 Joint Legislative Committee on State Parks

§ 9-14A-22 Dissolution of Corporations

§ 9-14A-23 Tax Exemption

Chapter 14B Gulf State Park Improvement Act

§ 9-14B-1 Legislative Findings and Purpose

§ 9-14B-2 Short Title

§ 9-14B-3 Definitions

§ 9-14B-4 Incorporation of Authority Authorized; Application; Filing

§ 9-14B-5 Members, Officers, and Directors of the Authority

§ 9-14B-6 Powers of the Authority

§ 9-14B-7 Authorization to Issue Bonds

§ 9-14B-8 Funding Agreements

§ 9-14B-9 Gulf State Park Fund

§ 9-14B-10 Pledge and Appropriation of Pledged Revenues

§ 9-14B-11 Refunding Bonds

§ 9-14B-12 Disposition of Proceeds of Bonds

§ 9-14B-13 Notice - Contested Actions

§ 9-14B-14 Tax Exemption

§ 9-14B-15 Notice and Hearing Not Required

§ 9-14B-16 Application of Competitive Bid and Public Works Laws

§ 9-14B-17 Dissolution

§ 9-14B-18 Utilization of Services Provided by State Departments

§ 9-14B-19 Additional Powers of the Department

§ 9-14B-20 Validation of Bonds

§ 9-14B-21 Validation of Funding Agreement

§ 9-14B-22 Liberal Construction

Chapter 14C Red Mountain Greenway and Recreational Area Commission

§ 9-14C-1 Legislative Findings

§ 9-14C-2 Creation; Purpose; Commission Renamed

§ 9-14C-3 Composition

§ 9-14C-4 Compensation

§ 9-14C-5 Meetings; Functions; Officers; Advisory Board

§ 9-14C-6 Powers and Duties

§ 9-14C-7 Designation as State Agency; Rules and Regulations; Law Enforcement Officers

§ 9-14C-8 Employees of State; Insurance, Retirement, or Pension Contributions

§ 9-14C-9 Control of Property; Bonds

§ 9-14C-10 Operation of Site

§ 9-14C-11 Appropriation of Funds

§ 9-14C-12 Tax Exemption

§ 9-14C-13 Cooperative Agreements and Assistance

Chapter 14D Sale and Lease of State Park Property

§ 9-14D-1 Legislative Approval of Sale or Lease

§ 9-14D-2 Property Excluded

§ 9-14D-3 Lease Terms; Competitive Bidding

§ 9-14D-4 Convention Facility Upkeep and Maintenance

§ 9-14D-5 Construction of Chapter

Chapter 14E Gulf State Park Projects

§ 9-14E-1 Definitions

§ 9-14E-2 Sale or Lease of Park Property

§ 9-14E-3 Feasibility Study

§ 9-14E-4 Proposals

§ 9-14E-5 Acceptance of Proposals; Project Agreement; Gulf State Park Project Committee

§ 9-14E-6 Competitive Bidding

§ 9-14E-7 Disposition of Funds

§ 9-14E-8 Powers for Funding, Etc

§ 9-14E-9 Source of Funds

§ 9-14E-10 Construction and Application of Chapter

Chapter 14F Alabama State Parks and Historical Facilities

§ 9-14F-1 Short Title

§ 9-14F-2 Legislative Findings

§ 9-14F-3 Definitions

§ 9-14F-4 Alabama State Parks Enhancement Authority

§ 9-14F-5 Powers

§ 9-14F-6 Additional Powers

§ 9-14F-7 Bonds-Generally

§ 9-14F-8 Bonds-Payment; Recordkeeping

§ 9-14F-9 Bonds-Redemption

§ 9-14F-10 Bonds-Sales and Execution

§ 9-14F-11 Bonds-Alabama State Parks Enhancement Fund

§ 9-14F-12 Bonds-Disposition of Proceeds

§ 9-14F-13 Refunding Bonds

§ 9-14F-14 Use of Bonds

§ 9-14F-15 Contracts

§ 9-14F-16 Disposition of Funds

§ 9-14F-17 Dissolution of Authority

§ 9-14F-18 Tax Exemption

Chapter 15 Public Lands

Article 1 Administration, Etc., of Unused Public Lands

§ 9-15-1 Definitions

§ 9-15-2 Jurisdiction and Control of Unused Lands; Recommendations as to Policy Generally

§ 9-15-3 Determination and Listing of Unused Lands Suitable for Devotion to Forest Culture; Use of Same as State Forests or State Parks

§ 9-15-4 Concentration of Ownership of Scattered State Owned Lands

§ 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

§ 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

§ 9-15-7 Disposition of Records Generally

§ 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

§ 9-15-9 Preparation and Disposition of Records Showing Ownership, General Character, Disposition, Etc., of Used and Unused Lands

§ 9-15-10 Notice, Etc., of Change in Status, Disposition or Acquisition of Used and Unused Lands

§ 9-15-11 Preparation of County Maps Showing Ownership and Location of Lands Owned by State Institutions or Departments

§ 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

§ 9-15-13 Acquisition of Lands to Which State Entitled; Recordation of Same

§ 9-15-14 Duty to Determine Best Use for Which Unused Lands May Be Adapted; Use of Same for Purpose for Which Suited

§ 9-15-15 Disposition of Revenues from Unused Lands Managed by Department; Charges for Administration, Protection, Mapping, Etc

§ 9-15-16 Maximum Amount for Charges for Administration, Etc., of Lands

§ 9-15-17 Fund for Management, Etc., of Unused Lands

§ 9-15-18 Sale of Timber, Minerals, Etc., from Lands; Lease, Exchange or Sale of Lands, Etc

§ 9-15-19 Effect of Article on Local Laws, Etc., Governing Ownership, Management, Etc., of Lands in Counties

Article 2 Administration of School Lands, Swamp and Overflowed Lands, Etc

§ 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

§ 9-15-31 Management and Supervision of School Lands, Swamp and Overflowed Lands, Etc

§ 9-15-32 Land Clerk - Qualifications and Appointment

§ 9-15-33 Land Clerk - Examination, Etc., of Lands

§ 9-15-34 Institution, Etc., of Practice of Forestry and Enforcement of State Fire and Trespass Laws - School Lands

§ 9-15-35 Institution, Etc., of Practice of Forestry and Enforcement of State Fire and Trespass Laws - Swamp and Overflowed Lands

§ 9-15-36 Leasing of School Lands

§ 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

§ 9-15-38 Sales of Timber or Minerals from School or Swamp and Overflowed Lands

§ 9-15-39 Disposition of Revenues from Sales of Timber or Minerals or from Rentals or Leases - School Lands

§ 9-15-40 Disposition of Revenues from Sales of Timber or Minerals or from Rentals or Leases - Swamp and Overflowed Lands

§ 9-15-41 Sales of School Lands - Authorized

§ 9-15-42 Sales of School Lands - Issuance of Patents to Purchasers

§ 9-15-43 Sales of School Lands - Disposition of Revenues from Sales

§ 9-15-44 Exchanges of School Lands

§ 9-15-45 Leases, Exchanges or Sales of Swamp and Overflowed Lands

§ 9-15-46 Issuance of Patents to Purchasers of Swamp and Overflowed Lands

§ 9-15-47 Disposition of Revenue from Sales, Etc., of Swamp and Overflowed Lands

§ 9-15-48 Claims of Title to Swamp and Overflowed Lands

§ 9-15-49 Corrections of Errors in Records Pertaining to School or Swamp and Overflowed Lands - When Required

§ 9-15-50 Corrections of Errors in Records Pertaining to School or Swamp and Overflowed Lands - File of Proof Submitted

§ 9-15-51 Corrections of Errors in Records Pertaining to School or Swamp and Overflowed Lands - Certifications of Corrected Records

§ 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

§ 9-15-53 Sale or Leasing of Sand or Gravel on Public Water Bottoms and Certain State Lands - Disposition and Expenditure of Revenues

§ 9-15-54 Release of Sand for Use in Beach Project

§ 9-15-55 Retention by State of Title to Certain Filled Lands; Rights of Access

§ 9-15-56 Application for Beach Project; Issuance of Permit

Article 3 Sale or Lease of Certain Real Property by State

§ 9-15-70 Applicability; Reservation of Rights

§ 9-15-71 Real Property Owned by State to Be Sold or Leased by Auction or Sealed Bids

§ 9-15-72 Lands Division Responsible for Selling or Leasing Property

§ 9-15-73 Appraisal

§ 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

§ 9-15-75 Advertising

§ 9-15-76 Binders

§ 9-15-77 Payment of Expenses by Department, Board, Bureau, Etc., Selling or Leasing Property; Payment of Fee to Lands Division

§ 9-15-78 Bids to Be Publicly Taken by Director; Notice; Bids to Become Public Record

§ 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

§ 9-15-80 Certain Persons Prohibited from Bidding on or Purchasing Property

§ 9-15-81 Criminal and Civil Actions and Penalties for Violations of Article

§ 9-15-82 Article Not to Apply to Certain Transfers, Reversions, Sales, Etc

§ 9-15-83 Proceeds from Sale to Be Deposited to Credit of Fund of State Entity

§ 9-15-84 Promulgation of Rules and Regulations

Article 4 Disclosure of Information Concerning Purchase of Real Property with Public Funds

§ 9-15-100 Disclosure Requirements

Chapter 16 Mineral Resources

Article 1 Surface Mining Reclamation Generally

§ 9-16-1 Short Title

§ 9-16-1.1 Legislative Findings

§ 9-16-2 Definitions

§ 9-16-3 Purpose of Article

§ 9-16-4 Permit for Engaging in Surface Mining Operations - Required; Exemptions; Applicability

§ 9-16-5 Permit for Engaging in Surface Mining Operations - Application; Issuance

§ 9-16-6 Permit for Engaging in Surface Mining Operations - Amendments

§ 9-16-7 Duties of Operators

§ 9-16-8 Bonds, Cash Deposits, or Securities Deposits of Operators

§ 9-16-9 Right of Entry Upon Lands for Inspections as to Compliance with Provisions of Article

§ 9-16-10 Enforcement of Provisions of Article - Written Notices of Violations; Hearings; Entry of Orders by Director; Appeals from Orders of Director

§ 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 Misrepresentations, Etc., in Applications; Rights of Exception and Appeal

§ 9-16-12 Disposition of Fees and Penalties

§ 9-16-13 Administration of Article

§ 9-16-14 Applicability of Provisions of Article

§ 9-16-15 Article Supplemental; Repeal of Conflicting Laws

Article 3 Surface Mining Control and Reclamation

§ 9-16-70 Short Title

§ 9-16-71 Declaration of Public Policy and Legislative Intent; All Land Surface Mined Under This Article Shall Be Reclaimed

§ 9-16-72 Definitions

§ 9-16-73 Surface Mining Commission - Creation; Composition; Officers; Compensation; Meetings; Offices; Funds; Removal of Members

§ 9-16-74 Surface Mining Commission - Powers

§ 9-16-75 Adoption of Rules Pursuant to Alabama Administrative Procedure Act; Written Notification of Commission’s Rulemaking Activities

§ 9-16-76 Conflict of Interest; Penalty

§ 9-16-77 Division of Hearings and Appeals

§ 9-16-78 Hearing Officer; Powers; Witness Fees

§ 9-16-79 Hearings and Appeals Procedure

§ 9-16-80 Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Division - Creation; Director; Chief; Transfer of Books, Records, Powers, Rights, and Personnel

§ 9-16-81 Licenses Required; Application; Qualifications; Fees

§ 9-16-82 Permits - Required; Term; Successor in Interest; Termination; Renewal; Application

§ 9-16-83 Permits - Contents of Application; Reclamation Plan; Copy of Application Filed for Public Inspection; Insurance; Blasting Plan

§ 9-16-84 Reclamation Plans; Contents

§ 9-16-85 Permits - Approval or Denial by Authority; Filing of Violation Schedule; Issuance to Mine on Prime Farm Land

§ 9-16-86 Permits - Revisions; Application; Revision or Modification by Authority

§ 9-16-87 Permits - Coal Exploration

§ 9-16-88 Permits - Review and Appeal of Applications

§ 9-16-89 Performance Bonds and Bond Releases

§ 9-16-90 Environmental Protection Performance Standards

§ 9-16-91 Surface Effects of Underground Coal Mining; Requirements; Remedies

§ 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

§ 9-16-93 Violations; Inspection by Authority; Remedial Actions; Hearing; Action by Attorney General

§ 9-16-94 Penalties

§ 9-16-95 Citizens’ Actions; Attorneys, Etc., Fees Allowed as Damages

§ 9-16-96 Designation of Areas Unsuitable for Surface Coal Mining; Right to Petition; Review and Public Hearing; Areas Exempt from Mining Operations

§ 9-16-97 Water Rights

§ 9-16-98 Experimental Practices

§ 9-16-99 Surface Mining Operations Not Subject to This Article

§ 9-16-100 Confidentiality of Records

§ 9-16-101 Leases of Certain Lands

§ 9-16-102 Reports of Certain Coal Sales

§ 9-16-103 Alabama Surface Mining Fund

§ 9-16-104 Reimbursement and Funding

§ 9-16-105 Constitutionality and Validity of Article

§ 9-16-106 Provisions Cumulative; Certain Laws Not

§ 9-16-107 Effective Date

Article 4 Abandoned Mine Reclamation

§ 9-16-120 Legislative Intent

§ 9-16-121 Definitions

§ 9-16-122 Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund

§ 9-16-123 Reclamation Priorities

§ 9-16-124 Lands and Waters Eligible for Reclamation

§ 9-16-125 Reclamation Program

§ 9-16-126 Right of Entry

§ 9-16-127 Acquisition and Disposition of Lands

§ 9-16-128 Landowners’ Actions; Review by Director; Prior Right of Purchase; Review by Court

§ 9-16-129 Property Subject to Lien; Statement by Director; Amount; Priority

§ 9-16-130 Filling Voids, Sealing Tunnels, Shafts, Etc

§ 9-16-131 Interagency Cooperation

§ 9-16-132 Injunctions

§ 9-16-133 Powers of Director

§ 9-16-134 Insurance

§ 9-16-135 Special Abandoned Mine Reclamation Trust Fund; Deposit, Administration and Disbursal of Funds

Chapter 17 Oil and Gas

Article 1 Conservation and Regulation of Production

§ 9-17-1 Definitions

§ 9-17-2 Declaration of Public Policy; Purpose of Article

§ 9-17-3 Oil and Gas Board - Created; Composition; Compensation and Members Emeritus

§ 9-17-3.1 Oil and Gas Board — Exemption from Sunset Law

§ 9-17-4 Oil and Gas Board - Quorum; Votes Required for Promulgation of Rules, Regulations or Orders

§ 9-17-5 Oil and Gas Board - Representation in Litigation; Administration of Oaths

§ 9-17-6 Oil and Gas Board - Powers and Duties Generally

§ 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

§ 9-17-8 Oil and Gas Board - Powers as to Witnesses; Enforcement of Subpoenas Issued by Board

§ 9-17-9 State Oil and Gas Supervisor

§ 9-17-10 Employment of Personnel

§ 9-17-11 Waste Prohibited

§ 9-17-12 Limitations on Regulations; Drilling or Production Units; Producers’ Shares

§ 9-17-13 Integration of Interests; Cycling Operations; Orders of Board; Procedures

§ 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 or Production in Unauthorized Manner

§ 9-17-15 Judicial Review of Rules, Regulations or Orders

§ 9-17-16 Injunctions - Issuance Against Board, Etc

§ 9-17-17 Injunctions - Issuance Against Persons Violating, Etc., Provisions of Article, Rules, Etc

§ 9-17-18 Injunctions - Appeals

§ 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

§ 9-17-21 Illegal Oil, Gas or Product - Sale, Acquisition, Processing, Handling, Etc

§ 9-17-22 Illegal Oil, Gas or Product - Seizure, Condemnation and Sale

§ 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 of Controlling or Plugging Wells

§ 9-17-24 Notification Requirement; Hearing; Fees; Alabama Oil and Gas Board Special Fund

§ 9-17-25 Tax for Expenses of Administration and Enforcement of Article - Levied; Exemptions; Payment

§ 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 Regulations

§ 9-17-27 Tax for Expenses of Administration and Enforcement of Article - Recovery of Tax Improperly Collected

§ 9-17-31 Tax for Expenses of Administration and Enforcement of Article - Disposition and Expenditure

§ 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 Violations of Provisions of Article, Rules, Etc.; Payment of Fine Not to Abridge Private Causes of Action for Damages for Violations of Rules, Etc

§ 9-17-33 Disposition of Proceeds from Sale of Oil or Gas Production

§ 9-17-34 Additional Definitions

§ 9-17-35 Tax Based on Gross Proceeds for Offshore Production

§ 9-17-36

Article 2 Leases

Division 1 General Provisions

§ 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

Division 2 Leases by State

§ 9-17-60 Authorization for Leasing of Certain State Lands for Exploration, Development and Production - Lands of Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

§ 9-17-61 Authorization for Leasing of Certain State Lands for Exploration, Development and Production - Lands of Other State Departments, Institutions or Agencies

§ 9-17-62 Authorization for Leasing of Certain State Lands for Exploration, Development and Production - Lands Under Navigable Streams, Waters, Etc

§ 9-17-63 Leases May Authorize Pooling or Unitization

§ 9-17-64 Execution of Pooling or Unitization Agreements or Amendments to Leases to Authorize Same

§ 9-17-65 Lands to Be Leased Upon Basis of Competitive Bids; Invitations for Bids; Opening of Bids; Acceptance or Rejection of Bids

§ 9-17-66 Parties Requesting Advertisement of Lands for Lease Purposes to Pay for Necessary Legal Advertisement

§ 9-17-67 Charges for Oil and Gas Lease Tract Charts

§ 9-17-68 Revenues from Leases - Disposition

§ 9-17-69 Revenues from Leases - Expenditure

Article 3 Unit Operations

§ 9-17-80 Enhanced Recovery Methods

§ 9-17-81 Meeting of Board to Consider Need for Unit Operation

§ 9-17-82 Order Requiring Unit Operation - When Issued

§ 9-17-83 Order Requiring Unit Operation - Contents

§ 9-17-84 Order Requiring Unit Operation - When Effective; When Automatically Revoked

§ 9-17-85 New or Amending Orders

§ 9-17-86 Alteration of Contribution of Separately Owned Tract

§ 9-17-87 Production and Operations Deemed to Be Those of Separately Owned Tracts

§ 9-17-88 Applicability of Article

Article 4 Liquefied Petroleum Gas

§ 9-17-100 Definitions

§ 9-17-101 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board - Creation; Composition; Meetings; Rules and Regulations

§ 9-17-102 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board - Compensation of Members

§ 9-17-103 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board - Promulgation, Etc., of Rules and Regulations; Inspection of Gas Systems

§ 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 Fund

§ 9-17-105 Permits; Lp-Gas Recovery Fund; Proof of Insurance; Surety Bond; Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board Personal Bond Fund; Change of Name

§ 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

§ 9-17-107 Requirements as to Storage Capacity; Exemption; Submission of Plans; Construction Requirements; Fees

§ 9-17-108 Directive Order of Discontinuance; Appeal; Injunction; Hearings by Board; Imposition of Penalties

§ 9-17-109 Violations; Records; Fees; Assessment and Hearing; Filling of Containers; Installation, Maintenance, Etc., of Appliances; Damages

§ 9-17-110 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Research and Education Advisory Committee

Article 4A Lp-Gas Room Heaters

§ 9-17-120 Definitions

§ 9-17-121 Installation of Heaters - Residences

§ 9-17-122 Installation of Heaters - Used Manufactured Homes

§ 9-17-123 Enforcement

§ 9-17-124 Reference to National Fuel Gas Code

§ 9-17-125 Preemption of Local Law

Article 5 Coalbed Methane Gas Well Plugging Fund

§ 9-17-130 Legislative Findings and Declaration

§ 9-17-131 Short Title

§ 9-17-132 Definitions

§ 9-17-133 Alabama Coalbed Methane Gas Well Plugging Fund

§ 9-17-134 Determination by Board of Coalbed Methane Gas Wells Requiring Plugging

§ 9-17-135 Action Authorized to Be Taken by Board

§ 9-17-136 Liability of Owners and Operators

§ 9-17-137 Plugging Fees Payable into Fund; Investment and Use of Fund

§ 9-17-138 Termination of Fund

§ 9-17-139 No Liability of State, Board or Supervisor to Third Parties

Article 6 Underground Gas Storage

Division 1 General Provisions

§ 9-17-150 Definitions

§ 9-17-151 Legislative Declaration; Jurisdiction; Regulation of Operation and Abandonment of Underground Storage Facilities.

§ 9-17-152 Board Approval; Recordation of Order; Certificate of Effectiveness; Dissolution of Fields and Units; Determination of Commercial Reserves; Creation of Cavities

§ 9-17-153 Protection Against Pollution and Escape of Gas; Property Rights

§ 9-17-154 Eminent Domain

§ 9-17-155 Right of Landowner to Drill and Make Other Use of Land

§ 9-17-156 Exemption from Taxation and Certain Gas Deemed Injected

§ 9-17-157 Secondary or Tertiary Operations

Division 2 Geologic Storage or Sequestration of Carbon Dioxide

§ 9-17-160 “Pore Space” Defined

§ 9-17-161 Possessory Right to Pore Space; Conveyance of Surface Ownership of Real Property; Approval to Operate Carbon Dioxide Storage Facility

§ 9-17-162 Requirements for Storage Facilities

§ 9-17-163 Underground Carbon Dioxide Storage Facility Administrative Fund; Underground Carbon Dioxide Storage Facility Trust Fund

§ 9-17-164 Certificate of Project Closure and Completion

§ 9-17-165 Authorization to Lease Pore Space of Certain Lands for Underground Storage of Carbon Dioxide

§ 9-17-166 Rulemaking Authority

Article 7 Alabama Propane Education and Research Act of 2009

§ 9-17-170 Short Title

§ 9-17-171 Definitions

§ 9-17-172 Purpose

§ 9-17-173 Promotional Activities

§ 9-17-174 Referendum for Assessment

§ 9-17-175 Alabama Propane Education and Research Council

§ 9-17-176 Assessment

§ 9-17-177 Enforcement

§ 9-17-178 Price of Propane

§ 9-17-179 Construction

Article 8 Gulf of Mexico Energy Security

§ 9-17-190 Legislative Findings

§ 9-17-191 Funding for Coastal Conservation

Chapter 18 Southern Interstate Nuclear Compact

§ 9-18-1 Enactment of Southern Interstate Nuclear Compact

§ 9-18-2 Member of Southern Interstate Nuclear Board

§ 9-18-3 Contracts of Board of Control of Employees’ Retirement System with Board

§ 9-18-4 Submission of Budget by Board

§ 9-18-5 When Supplementary Agreements Requiring Expenditure of Funds, Etc., Become Effective

§ 9-18-6 Cooperation of Departments, Agencies, State Officers, Etc., with Board

Chapter 18A Southern States Energy Compact

§ 9-18A-1 Enactment of Southern States Energy Compact

§ 9-18A-2 (Amended by Act 2026-327) Members of Compact Board; Appointment, Terms, Etc.; Designation of Deputy or Assistant

§ 9-18A-3 Supplementary Agreements Requiring Expenditure of Funds on Assumption of Obligations Not Effective

§ 9-18A-4 State Departments, Officers, Etc., to Cooperate with Board

Chapter 19 Caves

§ 9-19-1 Definitions

§ 9-19-2 Liability for Injury While Engaged in Cave Related Activity; Liability for Equipment Failure

§ 9-19-3 Penalty for Damage, Litter, Etc

§ 9-19-4 Penalty for Risk of Pollution of Underground Water Resources

§ 9-19-5 Penalties for Violations of Chapter

Chapter 20 Nonindigenous Aquatic Plant Control Act

§ 9-20-1 Short Title

§ 9-20-2 Definitions

§ 9-20-3 Introduction of Nonindigenous Aquatic Plants in Public Waters Prohibited

§ 9-20-4 Exemption for Possession of Nonindigenous Aquatic Plants

§ 9-20-5 Rules, Regulations, or Standards

§ 9-20-6 Penalties

§ 9-20-7 Construction with Other Law

Chapter 21 Alabama Aquatic Plant Management Act

§ 9-21-1 Short Title

§ 9-21-2 Legislative Findings

§ 9-21-3 Definitions; Diversity Requirement on Board

§ 9-21-4 Alabama Board for Aquatic Plant Management

§ 9-21-5 Powers of Board

§ 9-21-6 Aquatic Plant Management Fund

§ 9-21-7 Aquatic Plant Management Program; Disposition of Funds

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