Alabama § 45-28A-42.17 - Rewards for Contributions.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 45-28A-42.17 — Rewards for Contributions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45-28A-42.17. Rewards for Contributions.
No officer or other member of the police or fire department, or other person, shall in any wise undertake or threaten to degrade, discharge, or promote, or in any manner change the official rank or pay of any officer or employee, or promise or threaten to do so, for giving or withholding, or neglecting to make any contribution of money or any valuable thing for any party or for any political purpose whatsoever. No employee of the police or fire department shall receive any promotion as a reward for his or her support of any candidate or political party. No employee of either department shall be reduced in rank or pay as punishment for his or her failure to support any candidate for political office.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 45-28A-42.17
What does Code of Alabama § 45-28A-42.17 cover?
Section 45-28A-42.17 ("Rewards for Contributions.") 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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