Alabama · Through Act 2026-611

Ala. Code § 13A-10-240: Definitions.

As used in this article, the following terms have the following meanings:
(1) CREDIBLE THREAT. A knowing and willful statement or course of conduct that, based on the totality of the circumstances, would cause a reasonable person to fear for his or her safety or the safety of another.
(2) GOVERNMENT. The term as defined in Section 13A-10-1.
(3) GOVERNMENTAL FUNCTION. The term as defined in Section 13A-10-1.
(4) PROPERTY. Personal or real property. The term includes, but is not limited to, any of the following buildings or real property:
a. A church, mosque, synagogue, or other religious real property.
b. A public or private school.
c. A hospital, nursing home, or other building housing disabled or immobile individuals.
(5) VIOLENT ACT. A crime of violence as defined in Section 13A-11-70, or a violent offense as defined in Section 12-25-32.
(6) WEAPON OF MASS DESTRUCTION. Any of the following:
a. A destructive device as defined in 18 U.S.C. § 921.
b. A weapon that is designed or intended to cause death or serious bodily injury through the release, dissemination, or impact of toxic or poisonous chemicals.
c. A weapon involving a biological agent, toxin, or vector, as those terms are defined in 18 U.S.C. § 178.
d. A weapon that is designed to release radiation or radioactivity at a level dangerous to human life.

Where this section sits in the code

Title 13A Criminal Code.
Chapter 10 Offenses Against Public Administration.
Article 10 Making a Terrorist Threat.

As used in this article, the following terms have the following meanings:

(1) CREDIBLE THREAT. A knowing and willful statement or course of conduct that, based on the totality of the circumstances, would cause a reasonable person to fear for his or her safety or the safety of another.

(2) GOVERNMENT. The term as defined in Section 13A-10-1.

(3) GOVERNMENTAL FUNCTION. The term as defined in Section 13A-10-1.

(4) PROPERTY. Personal or real property. The term includes, but is not limited to, any of the following buildings or real property:

a. A church, mosque, synagogue, or other religious real property.

b. A public or private school.

c. A hospital, nursing home, or other building housing disabled or immobile individuals.

(5) VIOLENT ACT. A crime of violence as defined in Section 13A-11-70, or a violent offense as defined in Section 12-25-32.

(6) WEAPON OF MASS DESTRUCTION. Any of the following:

a. A destructive device as defined in 18 U.S.C. § 921.

b. A weapon that is designed or intended to cause death or serious bodily injury through the release, dissemination, or impact of toxic or poisonous chemicals.

c. A weapon involving a biological agent, toxin, or vector, as those terms are defined in 18 U.S.C. § 178.

d. A weapon that is designed to release radiation or radioactivity at a level dangerous to human life.

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