Alabama § 37-2-5 - When Permit to Abandon Service Required.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 37-2-5 — When Permit to Abandon Service Required., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 37-2-5. When Permit to Abandon Service Required.
No transportation company subject to this chapter shall abandon all or any portion of its service to the public or the operation of any of its lines, properties or plant which would affect the service it is rendering the public, except ordinary discontinuances of service for nonpayment of charges, nonuser, violations of rules and regulations or similar reasons in the usual course of business, unless and until there shall first have been filed an application for a permit to abandon service and obtained from the commission a permit allowing such abandonment.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 37-2-5
What does Code of Alabama § 37-2-5 cover?
Section 37-2-5 ("When Permit to Abandon Service Required.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Alabama § 37-2-5?
A common citation format is "Code of Alabama § 37-2-5" (Alabama). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Alabama law?
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How does Alabama § 37-2-5 apply to my situation?
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