The bill amends Section 3-5-2 of the Code of Alabama 1975, focusing on the regulation of livestock running at large. It establishes that no municipal governing body can enact or maintain any ordinance, rule, resolution, or directive that prohibits individuals from allowing their livestock or animals to run at large on another's premises or public land unless it aligns with the same mental state requirements as state law. The bill also updates the language in the existing code, replacing terms such as "go" with "run" and "let" with "allow," while clarifying that there will be no "open range" counties in Alabama.

Additionally, the bill specifies that individuals who knowingly permit their livestock to run at large unlawfully will be guilty of a misdemeanor, with fines set at a maximum of fifty dollars, half of which will go to the injured party. The legislation aims to ensure consistency between state law and local ordinances regarding livestock management, emphasizing that any local regulations must not conflict with the provisions outlined in this section. The act will take effect three months after its passage and approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 3-5-2, 3-5-2
Enrolled: 3-5-2, 3-5-2