Alabama § 11-72-5 - Ownership and Maintenance of Trees.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 11-72-5 — Ownership and Maintenance of Trees., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11-72-5. Ownership and Maintenance of Trees.
The Class 2 municipality and other governmental subdivisions and agencies of the state, shall continue to be the owners of and, subject to the provisions hereof, continue to be responsible for the maintenance of and care for all trees on publicly owned property, and the Tree Commission shall have no duties other than those specifically provided in the chapter.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 11-72-5
What does Code of Alabama § 11-72-5 cover?
Section 11-72-5 ("Ownership and Maintenance of Trees.") 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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