Alabama laws by category

Consumer (DOT Class C / 1.4G) fireworks — aerial devices, audible ground devices, sparkling devices and novelties — are legal to possess and use in Alabama when bought from a State Fire Marshal–permitted seller (Ala. Code 8-17-211, 8-17-217). Exceptions may apply — read the full rule.

Alabama has permitless carry (constitutional carry): since January 1, 2023 no permit is needed to carry a pistol concealed if you are 19 or older and may lawfully possess one. Exceptions may apply — read the full rule.

Alabama controls spirits: the ABC Board operates liquor stores where alcoholic beverages other than beer are sold in unopened containers (Ala. Code 28-3-1(23)), and other businesses may sell liquor only under a Board liquor license. Exceptions may apply — read the full rule.

Radar detectors are legal in private passenger vehicles in Alabama: a search of the whole Code of Alabama on the Legislature's official site finds no provision banning or regulating them. Exceptions may apply — read the full rule.

In Alabama, you need a free Forestry Commission permit ((800) 392-5679) before burning woodland, grassland, a field or new ground over 1/4 acre or within 25 ft of woods or grass; burning without one is a Class B misdemeanor (Ala. Code 9-13-11). Exceptions may apply — read the full rule.

In Alabama, you need a freshwater fishing license from age 16 (residents 16–64; 65+ exempt). Licenses are issued by the AL Dept. of Conservation & Natural Resources, Wildlife & Freshwater Fisheries (WFF).

4% state general sales tax; groceries are taxed at a reduced 2% state rate. Cities and counties levy additional local sales taxes, so combined rates vary by locality (ALDOR offers an address-based rate lookup).

Recreational cannabis is illegal in Alabama. Exceptions may apply — read the full rule.

In Alabama, during gun deer season (including youth, muzzleloader and air rifle seasons), all persons hunting any wildlife species must wear hunter orange or fluorescent pink. Exceptions may apply — read the full rule.

Alabama has no legal sports betting: no law authorizes retail or online sportsbooks, and under the Criminal Code anything "not specifically authorized by law" is unlawful (Code of Ala. 13A-12-20(12)). Exceptions may apply — read the full rule.

Alabama requires a vessel operator's license, in possession while operating, to operate any motorized vessel, including a PWC; applicants pass an exam or show an approved boating-course certificate. Exceptions may apply — read the full rule.

Alabama's concealed-weapon statute (Ala. Code 13A-11-50) covers only pistols and other firearms, and no section of the Code of Alabama bans owning or carrying a switchblade or automatic knife in general. Exceptions may apply — read the full rule.

Alabama has no privacy statute written specifically for drones: a search of the Code of Alabama for "unmanned aircraft" finds only the prison, critical-infrastructure, Capitol-area and ticketed-event drone laws. Exceptions may apply — read the full rule.