# Ala. Code § 28-11-1: Section 28-11-1 Legislative Intent

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T28_C11_S28-11-1

## Section

- **Citation:** Ala. Code § 28-11-1
- **Heading:** Section 28-11-1 Legislative Intent
- **Jurisdiction:** Alabama
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Alabama Code / Title 28 / Chapter 11 / Section 28-11-1

## Text

It is the intent of the Legislature to prohibit access to tobacco, tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, and electronic nicotine delivery systems to individuals under the age of 21 years and prevent all of the following:

(1) The possibility of addiction to tobacco, tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, and electronic nicotine delivery systems by individuals under the age of 21 years.

(2) Potential health problems associated with the use of tobacco, tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, and electronic nicotine delivery systems.

(3) The failure by this state to comply with federal guidelines or grant funding requirements, when applicable, which relate to the establishment by the state of programs and policies dealing with the sale of tobacco, tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, and electronic nicotine delivery systems.

## Nearby sections

- [Ala. Code § 28-11-1 Section 28-11-1 Legislative Intent](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T28_C11_S28-11-1.md)
- [Ala. Code § 28-11-2 Section 28-11-2 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T28_C11_S28-11-2.md)
- [Ala. Code § 28-11-3 Section 28-11-3 Minors Enlisted to Help Board Enforce State and Federal Laws](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T28_C11_S28-11-3.md)
- [Ala. Code § 28-11-4 Section 28-11-4 Purpose of Rules](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T28_C11_S28-11-4.md)
- [Ala. Code § 28-11-5 Section 28-11-5 Tobacco Prevention Materials; Funding](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T28_C11_S28-11-5.md)
- [Ala. Code § 28-11-6 Section 28-11-6 Distribution of Tobacco or Tobacco Products](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T28_C11_S28-11-6.md)
- [Ala. Code § 28-11-6.1 Section 28-11-6.1 Vending Machines](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T28_C11_S28-11-6.1.md)
- [Ala. Code § 28-11-6.2 Section 28-11-6.2 Self-Service Displays](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T28_C11_S28-11-6.2.md)
- [Ala. Code § 28-11-7 Section 28-11-7 Distribution Permits](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T28_C11_S28-11-7.md)
- [Ala. Code § 28-11-7.1 Section 28-11-7.1 Specialty Retailer of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems Permit; Application and Requirements; Sales Limitations; Age Restrictions on Premises](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T28_C11_S28-11-7.1.md)
- [Ala. Code § 28-11-8 Section 28-11-8 Failure to Obtain or Display Permit](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T28_C11_S28-11-8.md)
- [Ala. Code § 28-11-9 Section 28-11-9 Suspension or Revocation of Permit; Hearing Commission; Fines](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T28_C11_S28-11-9.md)
- [Ala. Code § 28-11-10 Section 28-11-10 Vaping Licensing and Enforcement Fund; Disposition of Funds](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T28_C11_S28-11-10.md)
- [Ala. Code § 28-11-11 Section 28-11-11 Annual Report](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T28_C11_S28-11-11.md)

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