Alabama § 35-12-6 - Disposition of Unclaimed Articles Left for Service.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 35-12-6 — Disposition of Unclaimed Articles Left for Service., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 35-12-6. Disposition of Unclaimed Articles Left for Service.
Any person who is regularly engaged in the business of performing services upon articles left in his or her custody for that purpose may, subject to the provisions of this section, make disposition of such articles in any manner he or she sees fit after notice to the owner 10 days prior to the disposition. The notice may be made by letter mailed to the owner’s last known address, by advertisement in a local newspaper of general circulation, or by posting at the courthouse. The person shall not incur any liability to owners thereof, if the articles have been unclaimed after certain periods of time as herein defined.
(1) Any automobile, truck, tractor, motorcycle, bicycle, agricultural or construction machinery, lawn mower, bush hog, or any other type of vehicular equipment must be retained for at least one year.
(2) All laundry, dry cleaning, or clothing of any type must be retained for at least one year.
(3) All televisions, radios, irons, kitchen appliances, and all other appliances of any type must be retained for at least three months.
(4) All articles not included above must be retained for at least six months.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 35-12-6
What does Code of Alabama § 35-12-6 cover?
Section 35-12-6 ("Disposition of Unclaimed Articles Left for Service.") 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 § 35-12-6?
A common citation format is "Code of Alabama § 35-12-6" (Alabama). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Alabama law?
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How does Alabama § 35-12-6 apply to my situation?
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