Code of Alabama
Article 3 - Operation of Vehicles Generally.
Section 32-5-65 - Persons Under 16 Years of Age Operating Motor Vehicles - Owner of Motor Vehicle Permitting.

Any owner or person in charge of any motor vehicle who permits any child under the age of 16 years to operate such motor vehicle upon the public highways of this state, except as provided by Section 32-5-64, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction shall be punished as provided by Section 32-5-311.