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Alabama · Through Act 2026-611

Ala. Code § 13A-11-16: Greyhounds Used for Racing to Be Put to Death by Lethal Injection.

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Where this section sits in the code
  1. Title 13A Criminal Code.
  2. Chapter 11 Offenses Against Public Order and Safety.
  3. Article 1 Offenses Against Public Order and Decency.

(a) It is the intent of the Legislature that animals that participate in greyhound racing on which pari-mutual wagering is conducted and animals that are bred and trained for greyhound racing be treated humanely, both on and off the racetrack, throughout the lives of the animals.

(b) A greyhound bred, trained, or used for greyhound racing may not be put to death by any means other than lethal injection. A greyhound may not be removed from this state for the purpose of being destroyed.

(c)(1) Any person who violates this section on the first offense shall be guilty of a Class C misdemeanor.

(2) A person who violates this section on a second or subsequent offense shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.

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