Alabama § 17-5-6.1 - Destruction of Certain Records.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 17-5-6.1 — Destruction of Certain Records., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17-5-6.1. Destruction of Certain Records.
Each political action committee, principal campaign committee, or other person required to file any report or statement under this chapter may destroy any records after the expiration of four years. For purposes of this section, records include: (i) any record or account required under this chapter; and (ii) a copy of each report or statement filed under this chapter and all records relevant to the report or statement.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 17-5-6.1
What does Code of Alabama § 17-5-6.1 cover?
Section 17-5-6.1 ("Destruction of Certain Records.") 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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