For entertainment purposes only. Laws may have changed. Not legal advice.
Animals Alabama โœ“ Verified

You cannot engage in or promote bear wrestling matches.

Status: Still Enforced / On the Books

The Law Explained

During the late 1990s, the bizarre spectacle of bear wrestling gained brief, controversial popularity in a few Southern venues. Animal rights activists pushed back hard against this cruel form of entertainment. In response, Alabama passed a specific law making it a Class B felony to exploit bears for wrestling, effectively ending the dangerous side show.

๐Ÿ“š Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: Code of Alabama ยง 13A-12-5
Where to look:

Title 13A: Criminal Code (Offenses Against Animals)

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