AL HB340

Creates the crime of looting in Alabama, defined as intentionally entering a building or real property without authorization during a state of emergency and obtaining, controlling, damaging, or removing another person's property without lawful authority.

Establishes looting as a Class C felony with penalties as provided under Alabama law for that classification.

Defines "state of emergency" as conditions of disaster or extreme peril to safety caused by fire, flood, storm, epidemic, technological failure, riot, terrorism, and other specified catastrophic events proclaimed by the Governor.

Defines "building" broadly to include structures, vehicles, aircraft, watercraft, railroad boxcars, and trailers used for business, public use, lodging, or storage of goods.

Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.