Alabama § 41-3-2 - Nonresidents Not to Explore or Excavate Remains or Carry Away, Etc., from State Objects Discovered Therein, Etc.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 41-3-2 — Nonresidents Not to Explore or Excavate Remains or Carry Away, Etc., from State Objects Discovered Therein, Etc., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 41-3-2. Nonresidents Not to Explore or Excavate Remains or Carry Away, Etc., from State Objects Discovered Therein, Etc.
No person not a resident of the State of Alabama, either by himself or herself personally or through any agent or employee or anyone else acting for such person, shall explore or excavate any of the remains described in Section 41-3-1 or carry or send away from the state any objects which may be discovered therein or which may be taken therefrom or found in the vicinity thereof.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 41-3-2
What does Code of Alabama § 41-3-2 cover?
Section 41-3-2 ("Nonresidents Not to Explore or Excavate Remains or Carry Away, Etc., from State Objects Discovered Therein, Etc.") 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 § 41-3-2?
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Is this the official text of Alabama law?
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How does Alabama § 41-3-2 apply to my situation?
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