Alabama Statutes

§ 11-72-5 — Ownership and Maintenance of Trees

Alabama § 11-72-5

JurisdictionAlabama

Title 11Counties and Municipal Corporations

Ch. 72Tree Commission in Class 2 Municipality

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Ala. Code § 11-72-5 (2026).

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The Class 2 municipality and other governmental subdivisions and agencies of the state, shall continue to be the owners of and, subject to the provisions hereof, continue to be responsible for the maintenance of and care for all trees on publicly owned property, and the Tree Commission shall have no duties other than those specifically provided in the chapter.

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Legislative History

(Act 2015-116, §2(5).)

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