(a) If on the hearing for a preliminary injunction it shall appear that the person owning, in control, or in charge of the nuisance so enjoined has received five days’ notice of the hearing, then, unless such person shall show to the satisfaction of the court or judge that the nuisance complained of has been abated, the court or judge shall issue an order closing the place against its use for any purpose until final decision shall be entered on the application for a permanent injunction.

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 6-5-147

  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
  • person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • property: includes both real and personal property. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • Temporary restraining order: Prohibits a person from an action that is likely to cause irreparable harm. This differs from an injunction in that it may be granted immediately, without notice to the opposing party, and without a hearing. It is intended to last only until a hearing can be held.
(b) Such order shall also continue in effect for such further period the temporary restraining order provided in Section 6-5-145 if already issued or, if not issued, shall include such an order restraining for such period the removal or interference with the personal property and contents located thereat or therein as provided, and such restraining order shall be served and the inventory of such property shall be made and filed as provided in such section.
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