Alabama's Right to Farm Act protects agricultural operations from nuisance suits and limits municipal restrictions on bona fide farms, while statewide livestock laws govern fence-out and stock-running rules.
Under Alabama Code Title 6, Chapter 5, Article 6 (Right to Farm), agricultural operations in existence for one year cannot be declared nuisances if conducted with generally accepted practices. Title 3, Chapter 5 governs livestock running at large, making owners liable for damage. Title 3, Chapter 4 establishes fence-out provisions. While municipalities retain zoning authority, they cannot retroactively prohibit existing farms or treat normal agricultural practices as nuisances. Backyard chickens within city limits remain subject to local zoning unless the property qualifies as a bona fide agricultural operation.
Nuisance suits against protected farms barred. Livestock running at large penalties, owner civil liability for damages, and possible misdemeanor charges apply.
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