# Ala. Code § 9-17-2: Section 9-17-2 Declaration of Public Policy; Purpose of Article

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T9_C17_S9-17-2

## Section

- **Citation:** Ala. Code § 9-17-2
- **Heading:** Section 9-17-2 Declaration of Public Policy; Purpose of Article
- **Jurisdiction:** Alabama
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Alabama Code / Title 9 / Chapter 17 / Section 9-17-2

## Text

The prevention of waste of oil and gas and the protection of correlative rights are declared to be in the public interest. The purpose of this article is to prevent such waste and to protect correlative rights.

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