The seal shall be circular, and the diameter thereof two and a quarter inches; near the edge of the circle shall be the word "Alabama," and opposite this word, at the same distance from the edge, shall be the words, "Great Seal." In the center of the seal there shall be a representation of a map of the state with its principal rivers. The seal shall be called the "Great Seal of the State of Alabama." The seal shall be kept and used as required by the Constitution and laws.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 2 - State Symbols and Honors.
Section 1-2-1 - Official Coat of Arms - General Description.
Section 1-2-2 - Official Coat of Arms - Description in Heraldic Terms.
Section 1-2-3 - Official Coat of Arms - Use.
Section 1-2-4 - Great Seal of the State.
Section 1-2-5 - Flag of the State - Description.
Section 1-2-6 - Flag of the State - Display.
Section 1-2-8 - State Salt Water Fish.
Section 1-2-9 - State Fresh Water Fish.
Section 1-2-11 - State Flower; State Wildflower.
Section 1-2-13 - Official Mineral.
Section 1-2-14 - Official Rock.
Section 1-2-15 - Poet Laureate.
Section 1-2-17 - State Game Bird.
Section 1-2-20 - State Fossil.
Section 1-2-21 - State Renaissance Faire.
Section 1-2-22 - State Championship Horse Show.
Section 1-2-23 - State Butterfly.
Section 1-2-24 - State Insect.
Section 1-2-25 - State Reptile.
Section 1-2-26 - State Gemstone.
Section 1-2-29 - State Barbecue Championship.
Section 1-2-30 - State Agricultural Museum.
Section 1-2-31 - State Horseshoe Tournament.
Section 1-2-32 - State Historic Theatre.
Section 1-2-33 - State Outdoor Musical Drama.
Section 1-2-34 - State Amphibian.
Section 1-2-36 - State Mammal.
Section 1-2-37 - State Tree Fruit.
Section 1-2-38 - State Marine Mammal.
Section 1-2-39 - State Crustacean.
Section 1-2-40 - State Agricultural Insect.