Attorney's Note

Under the Alabama Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Violationup to 30 daysup to $200
For details, see Ala. Code § 13A-5-7

Terms Used In Alabama Code 45-37-161

  • Impeachment: (1) The process of calling something into question, as in "impeaching the testimony of a witness." (2) The constitutional process whereby the House of Representatives may "impeach" (accuse of misconduct) high officers of the federal government for trial in the Senate.
  • year: means a calendar year; but, whenever the word "year" is used in reference to any appropriations for the payment of money out of the treasury, it shall mean fiscal year. See Alabama Code 1-1-1

All cities and towns in Jefferson County shall on the 1st day of April of each year cause to be published in a daily or weekly newspaper, published in Jefferson County, a list of all persons whose compensation or any part thereof, is paid out of the treasury of the city or town together with the amount thereof, and the expense of the publication shall be paid by the county government, city or town. Violation of the terms of this section shall subject the city or town official or officials guilty of failing to publish the statement required to impeachment.