Code of Alabama - Title 2: Agriculture - Section 2-15-111 - Conveyances used to transport livestock to proceed to destination without delay; notice to owner of livestock of breakdown

Section 2-15-111 - Conveyances used to transport livestock to proceed to destination without delay; notice to owner of livestock of breakdown.

(a) All trucks, vans or other conveyances used for the transportation of cattle, sheep, swine or other animals along public roads, streets or highways of Alabama shall, prior to the loading of such animals, be prepared to proceed to their destination without delay and, upon loading, shall proceed by the most direct and usually traveled route.

(b) In the event of a breakdown that would cause a delay of the arrival of the livestock at their destination for more than one hour, the owner of such livestock shall be notified as soon as possible of such breakdown.

(Acts 1967, No. 214, p. 578, §2.)

Last modified: May 3, 2021