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Section 1-2-5 Flag of the State - Description.
The Alabama state flag must be a crimson cross of St. Andrew on a white field, and the cross bars must be at least six inches wide.
- Government insignia
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Section 1-2-6 Flag of the State - Display.
The state flag must be hoisted on the Capitol dome when the Legislature is in session, and the state must use the flag whenever a flag is necessary or customary, unless the Governor thinks the national flag should be displayed.
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Section 1-2-7 State Bird.
The bird commonly called the yellow-hammer is designated as the state bird.
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Section 1-2-8 State Salt Water Fish.
The tarpon is designated as Alabama’s official state salt water fish.
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Section 1-2-9 State Fresh Water Fish.
This provision designates and names the largemouth bass as Alabama’s official fresh water fish.
- Wildlife designation
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Section 1-2A-1 Short Title.
This chapter is called the Alabama State Flag Act and may be cited by that name.
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Section 1-2A-2 Historical Information.
This section gives historical background on the Alabama state flag and says schools supported by public funds must display it when school is in session.
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Section 1-2A-3 Flag Display Protocol.
When flags are flown on the same pole, the United States flag must be placed above the state flag, and the state flag above other flags.
- Display protocol
- Flags
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Section 1-2A-4 Display of Alabama State Flag - Courthouses.
County courthouses and courthouse annexes with a court sitting regularly must display the Alabama State Flag near the main entrance, and the county must buy the required flags and flag poles within three years after August 1, 2001 unless they were obtained by gift, donation, or other means.
- Flag display
- Government facilities
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Section 1-2A-5 Display of Alabama State Flag - Law Enforcement Agencies.
Law enforcement agency headquarters must display the Alabama State Flag near the main entrance, and the required flags and flag poles must be purchased within three years after August 1, 2001 unless acquired by gift, donation, or other means.
- Flag display
- Government facilities
- Procurement
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Section 1-2A-6 Display of Alabama State Flag - State Parks or Historic Sites.
State park or historic site administrative buildings open to the public must display the Alabama State Flag near the main entrance, and the applicable park or historic site must buy the required flags and flag poles within three years after August 1, 2001 unless they were already acquired by gift, donation, or other me
- Historic sites
- Public property display
- State parks
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Section 1-2A-7 Display of Alabama State Flag - Department or Agency Facilities.
Covered state facilities and buildings must prominently display the Alabama State Flag near the main entrance, unless an exemption applies.
- Flag display
- Procurement
- Public facilities
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Section 1-2A-8 Display of Alabama State Flag - Municipal Buildings.
Covered municipal buildings must display the Alabama State Flag near the main entrance, and the municipality must buy the required flags and poles within three years after August 1, 2001 unless they were acquired by gift, donation, or other means.
- Flag display
- Municipal procurement
- Public buildings
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Section 1-2B-1 Display of Flag.
Certain state-owned buildings, state parks, and rest areas may also display a POW-MIA flag if it is provided free of charge and the display complies with federal law.
- Flag display
- State facilities
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Section 1-2B-30 Use of National Motto by Government Entities on Public Buildings and Vehicles.
State political subdivisions and state agencies may display the national motto “In God We Trust” on public buildings and public vehicles.
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Section 1-3-1 Common Law of England Adopted.
The common law of England applies as the rule of decisions in this state unless it conflicts with the state Constitution, laws, or institutions, and the Legislature may alter or repeal it.
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Section 1-3-10 Refined Gold and Silver Bullion, Specie, or Coins Treated as Legal Tender.
Refined gold or silver bullion, specie, or coin stamped with its weight and purity is treated as legal tender, and people generally cannot be required to accept or offer it.
- Legal tender
- Payment obligations
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Section 1-3-11 The Gulf of America Act
State and local entities and employees must use “Gulf of America” for the Alabama-bordering body of water, and update new resources and reasonable pre-existing resources starting October 1, 2026.
- Government communications
- Maps and documents
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Section 1-3-2 When Undertaking Without Seal Sufficient.
If the law requires a bond, an undertaking without a seal is enough.
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Section 1-3-3 Execution of Bonds, Warrants, Notes, Etc., with Facsimile Signatures and Seals.
Certain county, municipal, school board, and public corporation bonds, warrants, notes, certificates, coupons, and seals may use facsimile signatures or facsimile seals, but at least one required signature must still be manually signed.
- Bond execution
- Facsimile signatures
- Official seals
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