Alabama § 33-7-3.1 - Obstructing Navigation on Public Waters.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 33-7-3.1 — Obstructing Navigation on Public Waters., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 33-7-3.1. Obstructing Navigation on Public Waters.
(a) Any person who anchors, moors, or abandons a floating pier, barge, or vessel or sunken or submerged pier, barge, or vessel that obstructs navigation on a public water, as defined in subsection (a) of Section 9-11-80, shall be fined not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) per day.
(b) This section does not apply to public waters used primarily for agricultural, industrial, power generation, public water supply, and sanitation purposes.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 33-7-3.1
What does Code of Alabama § 33-7-3.1 cover?
Section 33-7-3.1 ("Obstructing Navigation on Public Waters.") 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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