Alabama Statutes
§ 13A-11-234 — Causing Death to Service Dog; Causing Injury Resulting in Disability to Service Dog
Alabama § 13A-11-234
JurisdictionAlabama
Title 13ACriminal Code
Ch. 11Offenses Against Public Order and Safety
Art. 10AService Dogs
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Bluebook
Ala. Code § 13A-11-234 (2026).
Text
(a)It is unlawful for any person without legal justification or authority to cause the death of a service dog or cause an injury resulting in disability to the service dog such that it is no longer able to function in that role, or for that person to allow his or her dog to cause the same.
(b)A person who violates subsection (a) with reckless disregard is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.
(c)A person who intentionally or willfully violates subsection (a) is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.
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Legislative History
(Act 2016-132, §5.)
Nearby Sections
15
§ 13A-1-1
Short Title§ 13A-1-11
Effective Date§ 13A-1-2
Definitions§ 13A-1-3
General Purposes of Title§ 13A-1-6
General Rule of Construction§ 13A-1-8
Procedural Matters; Civil Liabilities Not Affected by Title; Prosecution When More Than One Offense§ 13A-1-9
Lesser Included Offenses§ 13A-10-1
Definitions§ 13A-10-10
Impersonating Public Servant§ 13A-10-100
Definitions§ 13A-10-101
Perjury in the First Degree§ 13A-10-102
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Bluebook (online)
Alabama § 13A-11-234, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/al/13A-11-234.