Alabama § 22-20-10 - Duty to Drain Areas in Construction Works.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 22-20-10 — Duty to Drain Areas in Construction Works., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22-20-10. Duty to Drain Areas in Construction Works.
Any person, firm or corporation engaged in the construction of any railroad, public highways or other construction work in Alabama shall drain all borrow pits, cuts and fills likely to impound water which shall be dangerous to the public health. Any person, firm or corporation failing to perform the duty imposed in this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not less than $50.00 nor more than $500.00.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 22-20-10
What does Code of Alabama § 22-20-10 cover?
Section 22-20-10 ("Duty to Drain Areas in Construction Works.") 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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