Ala. Code § 16-13-189

Where the election is for the entire county, all persons who are at the time of such election qualified electors of the county, or where the election is held for a school tax district all persons who at the time of such district election are qualified electors of the district and reside in such district shall be qualified electors to participate therein. Any person who participates in any such election or any person who votes in any such election without being so qualified shall upon conviction be fined not over $500.00.