Ala. Code § 5-1A-8

The repeal of a prior act by Chapters 1A through 12A of this title shall not impair, or otherwise affect, the organization or the continued existence of an existing bank. Nor shall the repeal of a prior act by Chapters 1A through 12A of this title affect any right accrued or established, or any liability or penalty incurred, or the construction of the certificate of incorporation or charter of any bank organized before the enactment of Chapters 1A through 12A of this title, or the determination of the rights and interests of any of its shareholders or creditors, under the provisions of such prior act before the repeal thereof.