(a) A person commits the crime of theft or disturbance of a cultural resource protected by the commission if the person does either of the following:
(1) Intentionally and knowingly removes, alters, disturbs, or destroys any cultural resource without the prior written authorization of the commission by permit or contract.
(2) Knowingly buys, receives, conceals, aids in the concealment of, or possesses any illegally obtained cultural resources.
(b) Intentional and knowing theft or disturbance of a cultural resource having a value of less than one thousand dollars ($1,000) shall constitute a Class A misdemeanor and be punishable, upon conviction, as provided by law.
(c) Intentional and knowing theft or disturbance of a cultural resource with a value of one thousand dollars ($1,000) or more shall constitute a Class C felony and shall be punishable, upon conviction, as provided by law.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 9 - Boards and Commissions.
Article 10 - Historical Commissions.
Division 3A - Underwater Cultural Resources.
Section 41-9-290 - Short Title.
Section 41-9-291 - Definitions.
Section 41-9-292 - Use of State Cultural Resources.
Section 41-9-293 - Management Plan; Rules and Regulations.
Section 41-9-294 - Permit etc., for Exploration or Excavation.
Section 41-9-295 - Commercial Fishing Restrictions.
Section 41-9-296 - Distribution of Funds.
Section 41-9-297 - Theft or Disturbance of a Cultural Resource.
Section 41-9-298 - Seizure of Equipment, Etc.
Section 41-9-299 - Enforcement of Division.