Alabama § 9-13-10 - Powers of State Forestry Commission Employees as to Enforcement of Laws, Prevention and Suppression of Forest Fires, Etc.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 9-13-10 — Powers of State Forestry Commission Employees as to Enforcement of Laws, Prevention and Suppression of Forest Fires, Etc., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-13-10. Powers of State Forestry Commission Employees as to Enforcement of Laws, Prevention and Suppression of Forest Fires, Etc.
All employees of the State Forestry Commission and all duly appointed officers of the United States whose duty it is to prevent and suppress forest fires may enter any lands and construct fire lines, fire lanes, or firebreaks, set back fires if necessary to prevent the further spread of fire then actually burning, and do all other work necessary in the performance of their duties, without liability for trespass or damage.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 9-13-10
What does Code of Alabama § 9-13-10 cover?
Section 9-13-10 ("Powers of State Forestry Commission Employees as to Enforcement of Laws, Prevention and Suppression of Forest Fires, Etc.") 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 § 9-13-10?
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