Alabama § 45-42-170.02 - Public Nuisance - Motor Vehicles.

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§ 45-42-170.02. Public Nuisance - Motor Vehicles.

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), it is unlawful and constitutes a public nuisance for any person to park, leave, or store upon any place or premises in public view within the unincorporated territory of Limestone County more than one motor vehicle which is not currently and validly registered and tagged as required by state law.

(b) Subsection (a) does not apply to a licensed business if the parking, leaving, or storing of the motor vehicle is reasonably necessary in the operation of the business, directly or indirectly.

Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Section 45-42-170.02 ("Public Nuisance - Motor Vehicles.") 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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