(a) It is specifically forbidden for any person knowingly to purchase or to authorize or requisition the purchase of beef other than beef raised and produced within the United States when such purchase is to be paid by the state government, any of its political subdivisions or any agency thereof out of public funds; provided, however, that the provisions of this subsection shall not apply to canned meat which is not available from a domestic source and which is not processed in the United States.
(b) Any purchase which is made in violation of the provisions of subsection (a) of this section shall be considered an illegal and unauthorized expenditure of public funds.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 1 - General Provisions.
Section 2-1-2 - Acts or Omissions of Officers or Agents.
Section 2-1-3 - Prima Facie Evidence of Possession With Intent to Sell.
Section 2-1-4 - Failure to Apply Farm Produce to Payment of Lien for Rent or Advances.
Section 2-1-6 - Refund of Any Funds Improperly or Illegally Collected.
Section 2-1-9 - Penalty for Violation.
Section 2-1-10 - Offense Under Federal Jurisdiction.
Section 2-1-11 - Animal Identification Program.