Alabama § 28-4-227 - Disposition of Liquor and Beverages, Etc., Seized Upon Final Judgment Generally - Destruction.
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§ 28-4-227. Disposition of Liquor and Beverages, Etc., Seized Upon Final Judgment Generally - Destruction.
Whenever it shall be finally decided in the action that the liquors seized as aforesaid are forfeited and that they were kept or stored for an illegal purpose, the judgment of the court shall order the officer having said liquors in custody to forthwith destroy the same, together with the vessels containing the same, and other movable property used in keeping and maintaining the nuisance and immediately thereafter to make return of said order to the court whence it issued, with his action endorsed thereon.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 28-4-227
What does Code of Alabama § 28-4-227 cover?
Section 28-4-227 ("Disposition of Liquor and Beverages, Etc., Seized Upon Final Judgment Generally - Destruction.") 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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