Compliance by a secondary metals recycler with Sections 13A-8-31, 13A-8-31.1, 13A-8-31.2, and 13A-8-37.1, with regard to a purchase of metal property shall be recognized by law enforcement agencies and the Alabama state courts as evidence that the possession of the metal property is lawful.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 8 - Offenses Involving Theft.
Article 1A - Secondary Metal Recycling.
Section 13A-8-30 - Definitions.
Section 13A-8-31 - Record of Purchases.
Section 13A-8-31.1 - Payment and Purchase Limitations.
Section 13A-8-31.2 - Registration and Reporting Requirements.
Section 13A-8-32 - Inspections.
Section 13A-8-33 - Law Enforcement Officers Authorized to Place Hold on Certain Sales of Metals.
Section 13A-8-34 - Contesting Identification or Ownership of Metal Property.
Section 13A-8-35 - Exceptions.
Section 13A-8-35.1 - Liability for Injuries.
Section 13A-8-36 - Damage or Destruction of Property.
Section 13A-8-37 - Possession or Control of Stolen Property.
Section 13A-8-37.1 - Ownership Documentation Required for Purchase of Certain Property.
Section 13A-8-37.2 - Lawful Possession of Metal Property.