Alabama Constitution Section 110 - "General law," "local law" and "special or private law" defined.
Alabama Constitution – Section 110
"General law," "local law," and "special or private law" defined
Section 110 of the Alabama Constitution provides legal definitions for three key types of laws: general, local, and special or private laws. Here's what each term means under this section:
Text of Section 110:
"A general law within the meaning of this article is a law which applies to the whole state, and a local law is a law which applies to any political subdivision or subdivisions of the state less than the whole; and a special or private law is one which applies to an individual, association or corporation."
Plain Explanation:
General Law:
Applies statewide.
It is uniform in application to all areas and people within Alabama.
Example: A law regulating speed limits on highways statewide.
Local Law:
Applies to specific counties, cities, or regions within the state—not the entire state.
Often used for matters unique to a local area (like zoning or taxation).
Example: A law that only applies to Jefferson County.
Special or Private Law:
Targets a specific individual, group, association, or corporation.
Not meant for the public at large.
Example: A law granting land to a specific organization or person.
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