Alabama § 13A-12-3.5 - Shipping Requirements. (Amended by Act 2026-580)
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§ 13A-12-3.5. Shipping Requirements. (Amended by Act 2026-580)
AMENDED BY ACT 2026-580, EFFECTIVE APRIL 16, 2026. SEE ACT FOR REVISED LANGUAGE.
Each person, other than a delivery service, who mails, ships, or otherwise causes to be delivered a shipping package in connection with a delivery sale shall do all of the following:
(1) Include as part of the shipping documents a clear and conspicuous statement stating: “Cigarettes: Alabama Law Prohibits Shipping to Individuals Under 19 Years of Age and Requires the Payment of All Applicable Taxes.”
(2) Use a method of mailing, shipping, or delivery that requires the consumer’s signature before the shipping package is released to the consumer.
(3) Ensure that the shipping package is not delivered to any post office box.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 13A-12-3.5
What does Code of Alabama § 13A-12-3.5 cover?
Section 13A-12-3.5 ("Shipping Requirements. (Amended by Act 2026-580)") 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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