Alabama § 36-12-61 - Use, Etc., of State-Owned Property for Promotion or Advancement of Interests of Candidates for Public Office.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 36-12-61 — Use, Etc., of State-Owned Property for Promotion or Advancement of Interests of Candidates for Public Office., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 36-12-61. Use, Etc., of State-Owned Property for Promotion or Advancement of Interests of Candidates for Public Office.
It shall be unlawful for any officer or employee of the State of Alabama to use or to permit to be used any state-owned property of any character or description, including stationery, stamps, office equipment, office supplies, automobiles or any other property used by him, in his custody or under his control for the promotion or advancement of the interest of any candidate for the nomination or election to any public office of the State of Alabama.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 36-12-61
What does Code of Alabama § 36-12-61 cover?
Section 36-12-61 ("Use, Etc., of State-Owned Property for Promotion or Advancement of Interests of Candidates for Public Office.") 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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Is this the official text of Alabama law?
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