Code of Alabama

Ala. Code § 9-2-6 (2026)

Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources - Powers and Duties Generally.

✓ official Alabama Legislature (ALISON) text, current July 2026

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All functions and duties of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources shall be exercised by the Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources acting by himself or by and through such administrative divisions or such officers or employees as he may designate. The Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources shall have all power and authority necessary or convenient to carry out the functions and duties of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. In the performance of such functions and duties and in the exercise of such powers and authorities, the Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources and all other officers and employees of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources shall, however, be subject to all legal restrictions, limitations and conditions and penalties, civil and criminal, with respect to the performance of such functions and duties and the exercise of such powers and authorities.

(Acts 1939, No. 162, p. 255, § 7; Code 1940, T. 8, §6.)

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 3 cases, 1993–2009 · leading case: Drummond v. Lawley, 38 So. 3d 41 (Ala. 2009).

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Drummond v. Lawley, 38 So. 3d 41 (Ala. 2009). · cites it 2× “See § 9-2-6, Ala.Code 1975. The Alabama State Pier ("the pier") is located in the Park; it originally extended 825 feet into the waters of the Gulf of Mexico.”

R.S.B. v. State, 632 So. 2d 24 (Ala. Crim. App. 1993). “” § 9-2-6, Code of Alabama 1975. Further, § 9-2-7, Code of Alabama 1975 states, in pertinent part: “(a) The commissioner of conservation and natural resources is hereby vested with the power to enforce and administer all laws providing for the preservation, protection,…”

RSB v. State, 632 So. 2d 24 (Ala. Crim. App. 1993). “" § 9-2-6, Code of Alabama 1975. Further, § 9-2-7, Code of Alabama 1975 states, in pertinent part: "(a) The commissioner of conservation and natural resources is hereby vested with the power to enforce and administer all laws providing for the preservation, protection,…”

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