Alabama § 13A-11-243 Powers If Agents, Officers; Liability

Alabama Statutes

§ 13A-11-243 — Powers If Agents, Officers; Liability

Alabama § 13A-11-243

Title 13ACriminal Code

Ch. 11Offenses Against Public Order and Safety

Art. 11Cruelty to Dog or Cat

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Ala. Code § 13A-11-243 (2026).

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(a)Any law enforcement officer and any agent of the county or the municipality appointed pursuant to Section 13A-11-242, having reasonable belief, evidence of, or having found a dog or cat to be neglected or cruelly treated may perform either of the following:

(1)Remove the dog or cat from its present location.

(2)Order the owner of the dog or cat to provide certain care to the dog or cat at the owner’s expense without the removal of the dog or cat from its present location.

(b)Neither the county or municipality, nor any employee or agent of the county or municipality, acting in good faith, shall be liable for any actions taken under this section, regardless of whether or not the dog or cat is returned to its owner after impoundment.

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(a) Any law enforcement officer and any agent of the county or the municipality appointed pursuant to Section 13A-11-242, having reasonable belief, evidence of, or having found a dog or cat to be neglected or cruelly treated may perform either of the following:
(1) Remove the dog or cat from its present location.
(2) Order the owner of the dog or cat to provide certain care to the dog or cat at the owner’s expense without the removal of the dog or cat from its present location.
(b) Neither the county or municipality, nor any employee or agent of the county or municipality, acting in good faith, shall be liable for any actions taken under this section, regardless of whether or not the dog or cat is returned to its owner after impoundment.