Alabama § 36-1-13 - Alabama Second Amendment Protection Act.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 36-1-13 — Alabama Second Amendment Protection Act., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 36-1-13. Alabama Second Amendment Protection Act.
(a) This section shall be known and may be cited as the Alabama Second Amendment Protection Act.
(b) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, an official, officer, employee, or agent of the state or political subdivision thereof, when acting in an official capacity, may not enforce or administer any executive order issued by the President of the United States which limits or restricts the ownership, use, or possession of firearms, ammunition, or firearm accessories by law-abiding residents of the state. An official, officer, employee, or agent of the state or political subdivision thereof, when acting in an official capacity, shall not be ordered, directed, or compelled to execute or administer the executive order.
(c) No state or local public funds may be expended for the enforcement of any executive order issued by the President of the United States which limits or restricts the ownership, use, or possession of firearms, ammunition, or firearm accessories by law-abiding residents of the state, as described in subsection (b).
(d) The Attorney General may issue guidance to state and local officials to ensure uniform compliance with this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 36-1-13
What does Code of Alabama § 36-1-13 cover?
Section 36-1-13 ("Alabama Second Amendment Protection Act.") 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 § 36-1-13?
A common citation format is "Code of Alabama § 36-1-13" (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 § 36-1-13 apply to my situation?
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