Alabama § 9-13-10.2 - Rulemaking Authority; Violations; Enforement.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 9-13-10.2 — Rulemaking Authority; Violations; Enforement., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-13-10.2. Rulemaking Authority; Violations; Enforement.
(a)(1) The State Forestry Commission may adopt, alter, amend, or repeal rules governing the preservation, protection, and use of state forests and any other lands owned, leased, or otherwise controlled by the commission.
(2) Any person who violates a rule adopted pursuant to this section shall be guilty of a Class C misdemeanor and shall be fined not less than fifty dollars ($50) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500) for each offense, and may be required to pay all costs of the proceedings.
(3) When collected, all fines shall be paid to the Office of the State Forester to be delivered to the State Treasurer and placed in the Alabama Forestry Commission Fund.
(b) The State Forester and any employee of the State Forestry Commission so designated by the State Forester shall have and is vested with the authority to prefer charges and issue a citation against a person for violating a rule adopted pursuant to this section or for the violation of any other provision of this article.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 9-13-10.2
What does Code of Alabama § 9-13-10.2 cover?
Section 9-13-10.2 ("Rulemaking Authority; Violations; Enforement.") 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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