Alabama § 9-11-503 - Hunting of Nonindigenous Animals Prohibited.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 9-11-503 — Hunting of Nonindigenous Animals Prohibited., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-11-503. Hunting of Nonindigenous Animals Prohibited.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to hunt or kill, attempt to hunt or kill, or offer the opportunity to hunt or kill any species of animal nonindigenous to the state including, but not limited to, any species of African or Asian lion, tiger, or elephant for a fee or other valuable consideration or for recreation.
(b) This section does not apply to feral swine or to any species of animal deemed a nuisance by the Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources, nor to any nonindigenous animal lawfully brought into this state prior to May 1, 2006, or their offspring; provided the owner of the nonindigenous animal provides written notice to the commissioner of the ownership and location of the species.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 9-11-503 ("Hunting of Nonindigenous Animals Prohibited.") 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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