(a) It is the intent of the Legislature that animals that participate in greyhound racing on which pari-mutual wagering is conducted and animals that are bred and trained for greyhound racing be treated humanely, both on and off the racetrack, throughout the lives of the animals.
(b) A greyhound bred, trained, or used for greyhound racing may not be put to death by any means other than lethal injection. A greyhound may not be removed from this state for the purpose of being destroyed.
(c)(1) Any person who violates this section on the first offense shall be guilty of a Class C misdemeanor.
(2) A person who violates this section on a second or subsequent offense shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 11 - Offenses Against Public Order and Safety.
Article 1 - Offenses Against Public Order and Decency.
Section 13A-11-1 - Definitions.
Section 13A-11-4 - Inciting to Riot.
Section 13A-11-5 - Unlawful Assembly.
Section 13A-11-6 - Failure of Disorderly Persons to Disperse.
Section 13A-11-7 - Disorderly Conduct.
Section 13A-11-8 - Harassment or Harassing Communications.
Section 13A-11-10 - Public Intoxication.
Section 13A-11-10.1 - Open House Parties; When Not Allowed to Continue; Exceptions; Penalties.
Section 13A-11-11 - Falsely Reporting an Incident.
Section 13A-11-12 - Desecration of Venerated Objects.
Section 13A-11-13 - Abuse of Corpse.
Section 13A-11-14 - Cruelty to Animals.
Section 13A-11-14.1 - Aggravated Cruelty to Animals.
Section 13A-11-15 - Killing a Dog Used by a Peace Officer; Penalty; Exception.
Section 13A-11-16 - Greyhounds Used for Racing to Be Put to Death by Lethal Injection.
Section 13A-11-17 - Disrupting a Funeral or Memorial Service.