It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to fish, catch or take oysters from any of the oyster reefs in the State of Alabama by the use of any tongs, dredge, rake or other mechanical device during the hours between sunset and sunrise of each day.
Alabama Legal Code
Section 9-12-36 - Taking of Oysters by Use of Mechanical Devices at Night
Source: https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=9-12-36· Version 2026