Code of Alabama
Article 1 - General Provisions.
Section 3-2-1 - Taking Up as Estrays of Equine, Equidae, etc., Running at Large About Residences, Etc.

Any person who finds running at large about his or her residence or premises or the residence or premises of which he or she has charge any equine or equidae, cattle, hog, sheep, or goat, the owner of which is unknown, may take up such animal as an estray to be disposed of as provided in Sections 3-2-2 to 3-2-4, inclusive.

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Structure Code of Alabama

Code of Alabama

Title 3 - Animals.

Chapter 2 - Estrays and Animals Running at Large Generally.

Article 1 - General Provisions.

Section 3-2-1 - Taking Up as Estrays of Equine, Equidae, etc., Running at Large About Residences, Etc.

Section 3-2-2 - Notification of Department of Agriculture and Industries as to Seizure; Lien of Seizor for Costs of Keeping Animal, Etc.

Section 3-2-3 - Investigation of Seizure by Department; Procedure for Return of Animal Where Owner Located, Etc.

Section 3-2-4 - Publication and Posting of Notice as to Estrayed Animal Where Owner Not Located; Return to Owner or Sale of Estray Generally; Procedure for Sale of Unclaimed Estray and Disposition of Proceeds Thereof.