Alabama § 41-9-297 Theft or Disturbance of a Cultural Resource

Alabama Statutes

§ 41-9-297 — Theft or Disturbance of a Cultural Resource

Alabama § 41-9-297

JurisdictionAlabama

Title 41State Government

Ch. 9Boards and Commissions

Art. 10Historical Commissions

Div. 3AUnderwater Cultural Resources

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Ala. Code § 41-9-297 (2026).

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(a)A person commits the crime of theft or disturbance of a cultural resource protected by the commission if the person does either of the following:

(1)Intentionally and knowingly removes, alters, disturbs, or destroys any cultural resource without the prior written authorization of the commission by permit or contract.

(2)Knowingly buys, receives, conceals, aids in the concealment of, or possesses any illegally obtained cultural resources.

(b)Intentional and knowing theft or disturbance of a cultural resource having a value of less than one thousand dollars ($1,000) shall constitute a Class A misdemeanor and be punishable, upon conviction, as provided by law.

(c)Intentional and knowing theft or disturbance of a cultural resource with a value of one thousand dollars ($1,000) or more s

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(a) A person commits the crime of theft or disturbance of a cultural resource protected by the commission if the person does either of the following:
(1) Intentionally and knowingly removes, alters, disturbs, or destroys any cultural resource without the prior written authorization of the commission by permit or contract.
(2) Knowingly buys, receives, conceals, aids in the concealment of, or possesses any illegally obtained cultural resources.
(b) Intentional and knowing theft or disturbance of a cultural resource having a value of less than one thousand dollars ($1,000) shall constitute a Class A misdemeanor and be punishable, upon conviction, as provided by law.
(c) Intentional and knowing theft or disturbance of a cultural resource with a value of one thousand dollars ($1,000) or more shall constitute a Class C felony and shall be punishable, upon conviction, as provided by law.