Utilities Law in Alabama
This page covers utilities law as it applies in Alabama — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what utilities protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern utilities in Alabama
Alabama state law
- Industrial Relations and Labor › Workers’ Compensation › General ProvisionsAL 25 § 25-5-1
Cited in 31 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Rules of the Road › Serious Traffic OffensesAL 32 § 32-5A-191
Cited in 23 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Criminal Code › Offenses Involving Danger to the Person › AssaultsAL 13A § 13A-6-21
Cited in 16 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Criminal Code › Offenses Involving Theft › Theft and Related OffensesAL 13A § 13A-8-1
Cited in 15 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Revenue and Taxation › Sales and Use Taxes › Sales Tax › General ProvisionsAL 40 § 40-23-4
Cited in 13 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Criminal Code › Offenses Involving Damage to and Intrusion Upon Property › Burglary and Criminal TrespassAL 13A § 13A-7-1
Cited in 10 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Federal law
- Federal Power Act of 1920
Created the Federal Power Commission (precursor to FERC). Regulates interstate transmission and wholesale of electricity. Codified at 16 U.S.C. ch. 12.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for utilities in Alabama.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.