Alabama § 35-11-391 - Enforcement of Lien.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 35-11-391 — Enforcement of Lien., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 35-11-391. Enforcement of Lien.
(a) If the charges due for the services named in Section 35-11-390 are not paid within 10 days after demand therefor on the owner of said animal, in person or by registered or certified mail, addressed to him at the address given when said animal is delivered to the veterinarian, the veterinarian is authorized to sell the animal either at public or private sale, and if he does not succeed in selling such animal within 15 days after the date of the demand for payment was made in person or by registered or certified mail, then the veterinarian may dispose of such animal in any other manner that he deems proper.
(b) When any animal is sold by a veterinarian as authorized in subsection (a) of this section to satisfy a lien for any of the services enumerated in Section 35-11-390, any surplus realized from the sale less said charges and any expenses incurred in making the demand for payment thereof or in connection with the sale shall be paid to the owner of the animal.
(c) Failure of the owner of any such animal to receive the demand by registered or certified mail provided for in subsection (a) of this section, if addressed as therein specified, shall not render the veterinarian liable to the owner of such animal for the disposal of said animal in any manner provided in this division.
(d) No legal proceeding for the enforcement of the lien created by Section 35-11-390 shall be necessary other than compliance with the requirements herein provided.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 35-11-391
What does Code of Alabama § 35-11-391 cover?
Section 35-11-391 ("Enforcement of Lien.") 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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