Alabama § 36-19-16 - Fire Marshal May Request District Attorney to Assist in Investigations, Etc.; Effect of Refusal to Assist Fire Marshal.
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§ 36-19-16. Fire Marshal May Request District Attorney to Assist in Investigations, Etc.; Effect of Refusal to Assist Fire Marshal.
The Fire Marshal or deputy fire marshal, when in the opinion of either of them it is necessary, may request the district attorney to aid in any investigations or examinations that may be made under the provisions of this article. Any officer who refuses to aid the Fire Marshal or deputy fire marshal in carrying out the provisions of this article shall be deemed guilty of willful neglect of duty and dealt with accordingly.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Alabama § 36-19-16 cover?
Section 36-19-16 ("Fire Marshal May Request District Attorney to Assist in Investigations, Etc.; Effect of Refusal to Assist Fire Marshal.") 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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