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16-20-6
Section 16-20-6 When title acquired by adverse possession. When a person is in possession of
any sixteenth section lands under color of title, and has been in such possession for more
than 20 years prior to the first day of May, 1908, and neither the state, nor any department
thereof, holds any note, bond, obligation or other contract of anyone for the purchase money
of such land, and the Commissioner of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
and the Director of Finance shall so certify, and the Attorney General shall certify that
proof of adverse possession, by the person now in possession, or coupled with his predecessor
in possession, for 20 years prior to May 1, 1908, under color of title, has been made, which
proof is satisfactory to the Attorney General. The Governor must cause a patent to issue to
said land under the seal of the state to the person entitled thereto. Notwithstanding the
foregoing provisions of this section, if the Attorney General is satisfied with...
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9-11-273
Section 9-11-273 Limited application. This article applies only to activities on lands or waters
upon which hunting or fishing may legally occur. This article does not apply to acts of a
peace officer, owner of the lands or waters, or the tenant or other person acting under authority
of the owner of the lands or waters; provided, however, that the provisions of this article
shall apply to wildlife and game management areas operated by the Division of Wildlife and
Freshwater Fisheries of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. This
article shall not be construed to prohibit conduct protected under the First Amendment to
the United States Constitution. (Acts 1994, No. 94-321, p. 561, §4; Acts 1996, No. 96-668,
p. 1131, §1.)...
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11-47-251
Section 11-47-251 Powers of coastal municipalities. (a) Any coastal municipality may do any
of the following: (1) Plan, establish, develop, construct, enlarge, improve, maintain, regulate,
and protect beach projects, including, without limitation, joint beach projects with one or
more other coastal municipalities. (2) Finance the cost of beach projects in whole or in part
by the issuance of bonds, warrants, notes, or other evidence of indebtedness. (3) Pledge to
the payment thereof its full faith and credit and any taxes, licenses, or revenues which the
coastal municipality may then be authorized to pledge to the payment of bonded or other indebtedness.
(4) Make and enforce rules and regulations governing the use of and activities upon the areas
included within any beach project established by the coastal municipality with the concurrence
of the Commissioner of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, acting through
the Lands Division of the department. (5) Acquire or...
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41-4-353
Section 41-4-353 Applicability of provisions; exceptions. (a) All real property owned or leased
by state departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, agencies, offices, and other instruments
of the state is subject to the requirements of this article and in Sections 41-4-2, 41-4-3,
41-4-261, and 41-9-141 except: (1) All educational facilities including K-12, postsecondary,
and higher education facilities. (2) Facilities of the Legislative Branch of government. (3)
Facilities of the Judicial Branch of government. (4) Facilities of the Retirement Systems
of Alabama. (5) Facilities of the Alabama Port Authority. (6) Facilities of the State Military
Department. (7) Lands managed by the Lands Division of the Department of Conservation and
Natural Resources. (8) Right-of-way owned by the Department of Transportation. (9) Gulf State
Park. (10) Facilities and real property owned or leased by departments, boards, bureaus, commissions,
agencies, offices, and other instruments of the state that do...
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33-5-3
Section 33-5-3 Definitions. As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings
respectively ascribed to them in this section, unless the context clearly requires a different
meaning: (1) VESSEL. Every description of watercraft, other than a seaplane, capable of being
used as a means of transportation on the water, but such term shall not include vessels 12
feet in length or less when used solely on farm ponds of less than 50 acres in size. (2) WATERS
OF THIS STATE. Any waters within the territorial limits of this state and the marginal sea
adjacent to this state and the high seas when navigated as a part of a journey or ride to
and from the shore of this state; provided, however, that "waters of this state"
shall not be interpreted to mean any private pond which is not used for boat rentals or the
charging of fees for fishing therein. (3) OWNER. A person, other than a lienholder, having
the property in or title to a vessel. The term includes a person entitled to the...
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9-12-200
Section 9-12-200 Definitions. For the purposes of this article, the following terms shall have
the meanings described herein, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) ALLIGATOR FARM.
An enclosed area not located on public lands or waters, constructed so as to prevent the ingress
and egress of alligators from surrounding public or private lands or waters and meeting other
specifications prescribed by the department, where alligators are bred and raised under controlled
conditions. (2) ALLIGATOR FARMER. A person who raises alligators under controlled conditions
which prohibit free movement of the animals onto and off of the farm or controlled area, and
who may harvest alligators under the supervision of the department. (3) ALLIGATOR PART. Any
part of the carcass of an alligator, except its skin. (4) ALLIGATOR PARTS DEALER. Any person
who deals in alligator parts and who buys from an alligator farmer for the purpose of resale;
or manufactures within the state alligator parts into a...
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9-15-74
Section 9-15-74 Minimum amount at which property may be sold or leased; determination as to
selling or leasing; acceptance or rejection of bids; determination as to whether sale be by
auction or bids. After obtaining an appraisal on the real property and consulting with the
chief executive officer of the department, board, bureau, commission, institution, corporation,
or agency which desires to sell or lease the real property, the Lands Division shall establish
and publish the minimum amount for which the real property may be sold or leased. The determination
to sell or lease the real property shall be made by the chief executive officer of the department,
board, bureau, commission, institution, corporation, or agency desiring to sell or lease the
real property with the approval of the Governor after giving due consideration to the results
of the appraisal made upon the real property. With the approval of the Governor, the chief
executive officer shall have the right to accept or...
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32-5-17
Section 32-5-17 Nuisance of casting light from motor vehicle on real property at night; exceptions;
penalty. (a) It shall be deemed a nuisance and shall be unlawful for any person, or one or
more of a group of persons together, between the hours of sunset and sunrise, to willfully
throw or cast, or cause to be thrown or cast, in a continuous and repeated manner, the rays
of a spotlight, headlight, or other artificial light from any motor vehicle or with the aid
of any motor vehicle, while the motor vehicle is on any highway or public road and casting
the light on any real property. The provisions of this section shall not apply to farmers
while checking livestock and repair upon land which they own, lease, or rent, nor to employees
of a utility company when such employees are acting within the scope of their employment.
The Commissioner of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources shall be empowered
to issue exceptional permits for the purpose of wildlife management,...
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9-11-244
Section 9-11-244 Taking, etc., of protected birds or animals by means of bait; bait privilege
license. THIS SECTION WAS AMENDED BY ACT 2019-103 IN THE 2019 REGULAR SESSION, EFFECTIVE MAY
6, 2019. THIS IS NOT IN THE CURRENT CODE SUPPLEMENT. (a) Except as provided in subsection
(b), no person at any time shall take, catch, kill, or attempt to take, catch, or kill any
bird or animal protected by law or rule of the State of Alabama by means, aid, or use, directly
or indirectly, of any bait, such as shelled, shucked, or unshucked corn or of wheat or other
grain, salt, or any other feed whatsoever that has been so deposited, placed, distributed,
or scattered as to constitute for the birds or animals a lure, attraction, or enticement to,
on, or over the area where a hunter or hunters are attempting to kill or take them; provided,
that the birds or animals may be taken under properly shocked corn and standing crops of corn,
wheat, or other grain or feed and grains scattered solely as a result...
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41-23-140
Section 41-23-140 Definitions; commission created; composition; staff; duties; annual report.
(a) For the purposes of this article, the term trail means any form of paved or unpaved trail
including freshwater and saltwater paddling trails. The term trail user community includes,
but is not limited to, the following: Paved and unpaved trail users, hikers, bicyclists, users
of off-highway vehicles, paddlers, equestrians, disabled outdoor recreational users, and commercial
recreational interests. (b) There is created within the Alabama Department of Economic and
Community Affairs, the Alabama Trails Commission which shall advance development, interconnection,
and use of trails in this state and as further provided in this article. The commission shall
be composed of the following members: (1) Two members recognized for expertise in trail development,
management, or use, appointed by the Governor and representing the trail user community. (2)
One member recognized for expertise in trail...
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