Code of Alabama

Ala. Code § 9-11-1 (2026)

Definitions.

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As used in this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings, respectively, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

(1) HEREIN, HEREAFTER and HEREOF. Unless otherwise especially restricted or enlarged, the terms refer to the whole of the conservation laws of this state.

(2) OFFICER. The term includes every person authorized to enforce the game and fish laws of this state, and whenever the possession, use, importation, transportation, storage, sale, offering, or exposing for sale of game birds, animals, or fish is prohibited or restricted, the prohibition or restriction shall extend to and include every part of the game, bird, animal, or fish, and a violation as to each animal, bird, or fish, or part thereof, shall be a separate offense.

(3) THIS CHAPTER or PROVISIONS OF THIS CHAPTER. The words shall be taken and construed to include all rules and regulations of the Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources passed under and by the authority provided in the game and fish laws of this state.

(4) WARDEN. The game and fish warden or agent provided for in the game and fish laws of this state.

(Acts 1935, No. 240, p. 632, §46; Code 1940, T. 8, §45; Act 2018-201, §1.)

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1 case, 1981–1981 · leading case: Holland v. Bryant, 402 So. 2d 892 (Ala. 1981).
Holland v. Bryant, 402 So. 2d 892 (Ala. 1981). “Code 1975, § 9-11-1(3). All this is quite true, and in addition, from time to time, primarily during hunting seasons, employees in the Wildlife Section of the Game and Fish Division detained or arrested violators; however, as a matter of policy the violators are turned over to…”
— Ala. Code § 9-11-1(3) — 1 case
Holland v. Bryant, 402 So. 2d 892 (Ala. 1981). “Code 1975, § 9-11-1(3). All this is quite true, and in addition, from time to time, primarily during hunting seasons, employees in the Wildlife Section of the Game and Fish Division detained or arrested violators; however, as a matter of policy the violators are turned over to…”
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