Alabama § 11-67-141 Grass or Weeds May Be Declared Public Nuisance and Abated

Alabama Statutes

§ 11-67-141 — Grass or Weeds May Be Declared Public Nuisance and Abated

Alabama § 11-67-141

Title 11Counties and Municipal Corporations

Ch. 67Abatement of Weeds

Art. 7Abatement of Grass and Weeds in Certain Class 5 Municipalities

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Ala. Code § 11-67-141 (2026).

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(a)An abundance of overgrown grass or weeds within the municipality which is injurious to the general public health, safety, and general welfare by providing breeding grounds and shelter for rats, mice, snakes, mosquitoes, and other vermin, insects, and pests; or attaining heights and dryness so as to constitute a serious fire threat or hazard; or bearing wingy or downy seeds, when mature, that cause the spread of weeds and, when breathed, irritation to the throat, lungs, and eyes of the public; or hiding debris, such as broken glass or metal, which could inflict injury on a person going upon the property; or being unsightly; or a growth of grass or weeds, including plants of no value, undesirable, and usually of rank growth; or grass, shrubs, and undergrowth, other than ornamental plant

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(a) An abundance of overgrown grass or weeds within the municipality which is injurious to the general public health, safety, and general welfare by providing breeding grounds and shelter for rats, mice, snakes, mosquitoes, and other vermin, insects, and pests; or attaining heights and dryness so as to constitute a serious fire threat or hazard; or bearing wingy or downy seeds, when mature, that cause the spread of weeds and, when breathed, irritation to the throat, lungs, and eyes of the public; or hiding debris, such as broken glass or metal, which could inflict injury on a person going upon the property; or being unsightly; or a growth of grass or weeds, including plants of no value, undesirable, and usually of rank growth; or grass, shrubs, and undergrowth, other than ornamental plant growth, which exceeds 12 inches in height, are declared to be a public nuisance and abated as provided in this article.
(b) This article shall not apply to any of the following:
(1) Heavily wooded areas in their natural state which are undeveloped.
(2) Farm properties.
(3) Properties under current construction.