Terms Used In Alabama Code 2-25-18

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • circuit: means judicial circuit. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Alabama Code 1-1-1

The owner or person in charge may appeal the orders of the commissioner requiring treatment or destruction of plants, plant products or nursery stock by serving written notice of appeal on the commissioner within 10 days after receiving his orders or findings.

This appeal from the findings or orders of the commissioner shall lie to the State Board of Agriculture and Industries, which shall, as soon as practicable, hear and determine the same. The order of the said board shall be enforced by the circuit court upon filing a complaint by the commissioner setting forth said order and requesting enforcement of the same.