Dogs; required methods of confinement provided; persons and activities exempted; criminal penalty for, animal control officer enforcement of violations established

This bill, called the Alabama Dog Tethering and Outdoor Shelter Act, sets rules for how dogs can be tied up or kept outside. It requires specific methods for tethering dogs, such as using a trolley system, and outlines minimum care standards for dogs kept outdoors, including access to adequate food, water, and shelter. The bill also provides criminal penalties for violations and allows county and municipal animal control officers to inspect and enforce these rules, with some exceptions for certain people and activities.

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