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Ala. Code § 13A-13-4: Ala. Code § 13A-13-4
What this law says, in plain English
A person commits nonsupport by intentionally failing to provide legally required support (food, shelter, clothing, medical care) to a dependent spouse or child under 19, when able to do so. This is a Class A misdemeanor.
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