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Alabama · Through Act 2026-611

Ala. Code § 13A-11-234: Causing Death to Service Dog; Causing Injury Resulting in Disability to Service Dog.

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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 10A Service Dogs.

(a) It is unlawful for any person without legal justification or authority to cause the death of a service dog or cause an injury resulting in disability to the service dog such that it is no longer able to function in that role, or for that person to allow his or her dog to cause the same.

(b) A person who violates subsection (a) with reckless disregard is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.

(c) A person who intentionally or willfully violates subsection (a) is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.

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