Alabama § 3-7A-12 - Penalty for Violations.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 3-7A-12 — Penalty for Violations., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3-7A-12. Penalty for Violations.
Except as provided for in Section 3-7A-6, any person violating or aiding or abetting the violation of any provision of this chapter, or counterfeiting or forging any certificate, or making any misrepresentation in regard to any matter prescribed by this chapter or rule promulgated hereunder or except as otherwise provided, or resisting, obstructing, or impeding any authorized officer in enforcing the provisions of this chapter, or refusing to produce for immunization any animal in his or her possession for which rabies vaccine is recognized and recommended, or for failing to report an animal bite, shall be charged with a Class C misdemeanor, and for the purpose of enforcing this chapter, resort may be had to any court of competent jurisdiction.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 3-7A-12
What does Code of Alabama § 3-7A-12 cover?
Section 3-7A-12 ("Penalty for Violations.") 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.
How do I cite Alabama § 3-7A-12?
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Is this the official text of Alabama law?
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How does Alabama § 3-7A-12 apply to my situation?
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