Alabama § 9-12-23 Cancellation of Leases of Riparian Bottoms; Appeals

Alabama Statutes

§ 9-12-23 — Cancellation of Leases of Riparian Bottoms; Appeals

Alabama § 9-12-23

JurisdictionAlabama

Title 9Conservation and Natural Resources

Ch. 12Marine Resources

Art. 2Seafoods

Div. 1General Provisions

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Bluebook

Ala. Code § 9-12-23 (2026).

Text

Should any privately leased riparian bottoms be subsequently determined to be natural oyster reefs, said lease or leases shall be canceled by the Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources; and, from the ruling so cancelling such lease or affecting the riparian rights, any person aggrieved may prosecute an appeal to the circuit court of the county in which the alleged natural reef is situated.

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Should any privately leased riparian bottoms be subsequently determined to be natural oyster reefs, said lease or leases shall be canceled by the Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources; and, from the ruling so cancelling such lease or affecting the riparian rights, any person aggrieved may prosecute an appeal to the circuit court of the county in which the alleged natural reef is situated.