# Ala. Code § 9-16-9: Section 9-16-9 Right of Entry Upon Lands for Inspections as to Compliance with Provisions of Article

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T9_C16_S9-16-9

## Section

- **Citation:** Ala. Code § 9-16-9
- **Heading:** Section 9-16-9 Right of Entry Upon Lands for Inspections as to Compliance with Provisions of Article
- **Jurisdiction:** Alabama
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Alabama Code / Title 9 / Chapter 16 / Section 9-16-9

## Text

Inspectors of the department may enter upon the lands of the landowner at any reasonable time for the purpose of inspection to determine whether the provisions of this article have been complied with.

## Nearby sections

- [Ala. Code § 9-16-1 Section 9-16-1 Short Title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T9_C16_S9-16-1.md)
- [Ala. Code § 9-16-1.1 Section 9-16-1.1 Legislative Findings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T9_C16_S9-16-1.1.md)
- [Ala. Code § 9-16-2 Section 9-16-2 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T9_C16_S9-16-2.md)
- [Ala. Code § 9-16-3 Section 9-16-3 Purpose of Article](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T9_C16_S9-16-3.md)
- [Ala. Code § 9-16-4 Section 9-16-4 Permit for Engaging in Surface Mining Operations - Required; Exemptions; Applicability](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T9_C16_S9-16-4.md)
- [Ala. Code § 9-16-5 Section 9-16-5 Permit for Engaging in Surface Mining Operations - Application; Issuance](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T9_C16_S9-16-5.md)
- [Ala. Code § 9-16-6 Section 9-16-6 Permit for Engaging in Surface Mining Operations - Amendments](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T9_C16_S9-16-6.md)
- [Ala. Code § 9-16-7 Section 9-16-7 Duties of Operators](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T9_C16_S9-16-7.md)
- [Ala. Code § 9-16-8 Section 9-16-8 Bonds, Cash Deposits, or Securities Deposits of Operators](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T9_C16_S9-16-8.md)
- [Ala. Code § 9-16-9 Section 9-16-9 Right of Entry Upon Lands for Inspections as to Compliance with Provisions of Article](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T9_C16_S9-16-9.md)
- [Ala. Code § 9-16-10 Section 9-16-10 Enforcement of Provisions of Article - Written Notices of Violations; Hearings; Entry of Orders by Director; Appeals from Orders of Director](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T9_C16_S9-16-10.md)
- [Ala. Code § 9-16-11 Section 9-16-11 Enforcement of Provisions of Article - Institution of Civil Action for Enforcement of Final Order of Director; Engaging in Surface Mining Without Valid Permit; Willful Misrepresentations, Etc., in Applications; Rights of Exception and Appeal](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T9_C16_S9-16-11.md)
- [Ala. Code § 9-16-12 Section 9-16-12 Disposition of Fees and Penalties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T9_C16_S9-16-12.md)
- [Ala. Code § 9-16-13 Section 9-16-13 Administration of Article](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T9_C16_S9-16-13.md)

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