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 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 law, replacing terms such as "go" with "run" and "let" with "allow," while clarifying that consent from the property owner is necessary for livestock to run at large.

Additionally, the bill specifies that any person who knowingly permits their livestock to run at large unlawfully will be guilty of a misdemeanor, subject to fines and potential imprisonment. It removes the provision for "open range" counties, ensuring that the law applies uniformly across all counties in Alabama. The bill 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