Alabama § 13A-10-240 - Definitions.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 13A-10-240 — Definitions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13A-10-240. Definitions.
As used in this article, the following terms have the following meanings:
(1) CREDIBLE THREAT. A knowing and willful statement or course of conduct that, based on the totality of the circumstances, would cause a reasonable person to fear for his or her safety or the safety of another.
(2) GOVERNMENT. The term as defined in Section 13A-10-1.
(3) GOVERNMENTAL FUNCTION. The term as defined in Section 13A-10-1.
(4) PROPERTY. Personal or real property. The term includes, but is not limited to, any of the following buildings or real property:
a. A church, mosque, synagogue, or other religious real property.
b. A public or private school.
c. A hospital, nursing home, or other building housing disabled or immobile individuals.
(5) VIOLENT ACT. A crime of violence as defined in Section 13A-11-70, or a violent offense as defined in Section 12-25-32.
(6) WEAPON OF MASS DESTRUCTION. Any of the following:
a. A destructive device as defined in 18 U.S.C. § 921.
b. A weapon that is designed or intended to cause death or serious bodily injury through the release, dissemination, or impact of toxic or poisonous chemicals.
c. A weapon involving a biological agent, toxin, or vector, as those terms are defined in 18 U.S.C. § 178.
d. A weapon that is designed to release radiation or radioactivity at a level dangerous to human life.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 13A-10-240
What does Code of Alabama § 13A-10-240 cover?
Section 13A-10-240 ("Definitions.") 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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