Alabama § 9-9-45 - Construction of Improvements Under Water Management Plan - Contractor’s Right of Entry Upon Lands, Etc.
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§ 9-9-45. Construction of Improvements Under Water Management Plan - Contractor’s Right of Entry Upon Lands, Etc.
In the construction of the works of improvement, the contractor shall have the right to enter upon the lands necessary for this purpose and the right to remove private or public bridges or fences and to cross private lands in going to or from the work. In case the right-of-way of the improvement is through timber, the owner thereof shall have the right to remove it if he so desires before the work of construction begins.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 9-9-45
What does Code of Alabama § 9-9-45 cover?
Section 9-9-45 ("Construction of Improvements Under Water Management Plan - Contractor’s Right of Entry Upon Lands, 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.
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