Alabama § 36-21-6 - Overtime - “State Law Enforcement Officer” Defined.
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§ 36-21-6. Overtime - “State Law Enforcement Officer” Defined.
A “state law enforcement officer” shall be defined as a full-time state employee who has the power of a peace officer and who is sworn to uphold the laws and Constitution of the State of Alabama and has the power of arrest and who complies with the Minimum Standards and Training Act.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Alabama § 36-21-6 cover?
Section 36-21-6 ("Overtime - “State Law Enforcement Officer” Defined.") 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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