Ala. Code § 45-8-170: Fees, Charges, and Rates; “Animal Control” Defined.

Calhoun County and each of the municipalities therein which undertake to provide animal control services or programs for the public are hereby authorized and empowered to establish, fix, and collect reasonable fees, charges, and rates and to enter into contracts, including the leasing of county and/or municipal property, with other political subdivisions or private entities for the operation and maintenance of such services or programs. For the purposes of this section, the term “animal control” shall include, but shall not be limited to, the control, removal, and containment of stray or farm animals.