Alabama § 1-2-4 - Great Seal of the State.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 1-2-4 — Great Seal of the State., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1-2-4. Great Seal of the State.
The seal shall be circular, and the diameter thereof two and a quarter inches; near the edge of the circle shall be the word “Alabama,” and opposite this word, at the same distance from the edge, shall be the words, “Great Seal.” In the center of the seal there shall be a representation of a map of the state with its principal rivers. The seal shall be called the “Great Seal of the State of Alabama.” The seal shall be kept and used as required by the Constitution and laws.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 1-2-4
What does Code of Alabama § 1-2-4 cover?
Section 1-2-4 ("Great Seal of the State.") 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.
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