HB297 Alabama 2024 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Matthew HammettRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2024

Title

Animals, disposal methods for dead further provided

Summary

HB297 broadens how dead animals can be disposed of in Alabama, adds disease-specific rules and nuisance protections, with an effective date of October 1, 2024.

What This Bill Does

The bill changes the allowed disposal methods for dead animals beyond burning or burying within 24 hours to include other methods approved by the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries. It requires hogs dying from cholera or any disease to be burned. It also prohibits disposal that creates a nuisance near a residence. Violations can lead to misdemeanor charges with fines up to $50, and the act becomes effective October 1, 2024.

Who It Affects

• Owners or custodians of dead animals such as pets or farm animals who must dispose of carcasses within 24 hours using burning, burying at least two feet deep, or other ADIA approved methods
• Hog owners or handlers and others disposing of carcasses who must follow disease related burning rules and avoid creating nuisances near residences

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 3-1-28 to allow disposal of dead animals within 24 hours by burning, burying at least two feet deep, or other methods in accordance with Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries rules
• Requires hogs dying from cholera or any disease to be burned
• Prohibits disposal near residences in a way that would create a nuisance
• Establishes a misdemeanor penalty for violations with fines up to $50
• Effective date set for October 1, 2024

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Agriculture & Forestry; Animals