(a) As used in this section, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

Terms Used In Alabama Code 35-1-5.1

  • following: means next after. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • property: includes both real and personal property. 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
(1) CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION. The entity responsible for the administration and management of condominium property.
(2) HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION. As defined under Section 35-20-2.
(3) UNIT OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION. As defined under Section 35-8A-301.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (c), a condominium association, homeowner’s association, or unit owners’ association may not adopt or enforce any policy, or enter into any agreement, that would restrict or prevent a member of the association from displaying the flag of the State of Alabama within the association on property in which the member has a separate ownership interest or a right to exclusive possession or use.
(c) Nothing in this section shall be considered to prevent any reasonable restriction on the time, place, or manner of displaying the flag of the State of Alabama necessary to protect a substantial interest of the condominium association, homeowner’s association, or unit owners’ association.