Alabama § 9-12-62 - Mutilation, Etc., of Buoys or Markers.

Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 9-12-62 — Mutilation, Etc., of Buoys or Markers., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 9-12-62. Mutilation, Etc., of Buoys or Markers.

It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation or association, by himself or itself or through his or its agent, to mutilate, destroy or remove any buoy or other marker placed, set or stationed by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources or its duly authorized agent or stationed by any lessee of oyster bottoms or other person authorized to place, set or station any buoy or other marker on the public reefs, beds and bottoms of the State of Alabama.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 9-12-62

What does Code of Alabama § 9-12-62 cover?

Section 9-12-62 ("Mutilation, Etc., of Buoys or Markers.") 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 § 9-12-62?

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Is this the official text of Alabama law?

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