Alabama Code § 3-1-5 by County
When Alabama Code § 3-1-5 Dogs at Large is adopted by a County Commission, the statute is applicable only in the County’s unincorporated area and in municipalities in which rabies license tags are not required by ordinance. Adoption of § 3-1-5 by a county does not mean the statute applies to the whole county.
Has Your County Adopted the Statute?
Of Alabama’s 67 counties, 24 reported having adopted the statute as of Spring 2025, as indicated on the map. If your county has not, see A Guide for Counties & Municipalities.
*Autauga, Jefferson, and Lowdnes are noted with an asterisk because Commission representatives reported no record of adoption, while Sheriff’s Office and/or Animal Control officials reported that they do enforce the statute.
See Sources & Details for citations, a note about accuracy, and county details.
§ 3-1-5 Adoption Documents
- Adoption by Resolution: Elmore, Etowah, Lee, Limestone, Madison, Shelby
- Adoption by Ordinance: Lawrence
- Adoption in Minutes Only: Baldwin, Blount, Mobile, Tuscaloosa
- Records Not Available: Colbert
- Requested: Calhoun (Mar. 29; re-sent Apr. 15), Chilton (followed up Apr. 18), Cullman (Apr. 7), Dallas (Apr. 11), Lawrence (Apr. 11, for Minutes), Lauderdale (Apr. 14), Macon (Mar. 31; followed up Apr. 17), Marion (Apr. 11), Marshall (Apr. 7), Montgomery (Apr. 11) , Morgan (Apr. 14), Russell (followed up Apr. 18), St. Clair (Apr. 11)
Reasons(s) for Adoption
- Request of Law Enforcement or Animal Control: Baldwin, Chilton, Mobile, Russell
- Request of Residents: Blount, Mobile
- Safety Concerns: Lawrence, Limestone, Mobile, Shelby
- Large Number of Loose Dogs: Lee
- Property Damage: Elmore, Madison
- No Context Available: Colbert, Etowah, Jefferson, Tuscaloosa
- TBD: Calhoun, Cullman, Dallas, Lauderdale, Limestone, Macon, Marion, Marshall, Montgomery, Morgan, St. Clair