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Ala. Code § 13A-11-14: Ala. Code § 13A-11-14

Misdemeanor

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Alabama law makes it a Class A misdemeanor to recklessly or negligently subject an animal to cruel mistreatment, neglect, or to kill or injure another's animal without good cause. Penalties increase with repeat convictions.

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