Alabama § 36-37-3 - Prohibited Activities by Public Agencies.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 36-37-3 — Prohibited Activities by Public Agencies., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 36-37-3. Prohibited Activities by Public Agencies.
Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, and subject to Section 36-37-4, a public agency shall not do any of the following:
(1) Require any person or nonprofit organization to provide the public agency with personal information or otherwise compel the release of personal information.
(2) Release, publicize, or otherwise publicly disclose personal information in its possession.
(3) Request or require a current or prospective contractor or grantee of the public agency to provide a list of nonprofit organizations to which the current or prospective contractor or grantee has provided financial or nonfinancial support.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 36-37-3
What does Code of Alabama § 36-37-3 cover?
Section 36-37-3 ("Prohibited Activities by Public Agencies.") 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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