Alabama § 42-1-1 - United States May Acquire Lands.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 42-1-1 — United States May Acquire Lands., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 42-1-1. United States May Acquire Lands.
The United States may acquire and hold lands within the limits of this state as sites for forts, magazines, arsenals, dockyards and other needful buildings, or either of them, as contemplated and provided by the Constitution of the United States, which purchase may be made by contract with the owners or as otherwise provided in this title. In like manner, the United States may acquire and hold lands, rights-of-way, and material needed in maintaining, operating, or prosecuting works for the improvement of rivers and harbors within this state.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 42-1-1
What does Code of Alabama § 42-1-1 cover?
Section 42-1-1 ("United States May Acquire Lands.") 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 § 42-1-1?
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Is this the official text of Alabama law?
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