Code of Alabama - Title 13A: Criminal Code - Section 13A-11-232 - Harassment of service dog

Section 13A-11-232 - Harassment of service dog.

(a) It is unlawful for a person who has received notice that his or her behavior is harassing to a dog the person knows or has reason to believe is a service dog to continue that behavior with malice or reckless disregard.

(b) It is unlawful for a person with reckless disregard to allow his or her dog that is not contained by a fence, a leash, or other containment system to harass a service dog.

(c) A person who violates subsection (a) or (b) is guilty of a Class C misdemeanor.

(Act 2016-132, §3.)

Last modified: May 3, 2021