Alabama § 13A-6-221 - Bestiality.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 13A-6-221 — Bestiality., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13A-6-221. Bestiality.
(a) A person commits the crime of bestiality if he or she:
(1) Knowingly engages in or submits to any sexual conduct or sexual contact with an animal.
(2) Knowingly causes, aids, or abets another in engaging in any sexual conduct or sexual contact with an animal.
(3) Knowingly permits any sexual conduct or sexual contact with an animal upon premises under his or her control.
(4) Knowingly organizes, promotes, conducts, advertises, aids, abets, observes, or performs any service furthering an act involving sexual conduct or sexual contact with an animal for a commercial or recreational purpose.
(b) Bestiality is a Class A misdemeanor.
(c) This article shall not apply to accepted animal husbandry practices, conformation judging practices, or accepted veterinary medicine practices.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 13A-6-221
What does Code of Alabama § 13A-6-221 cover?
Section 13A-6-221 ("Bestiality.") 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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