Name:   MartiniMan - Subject:   Here you go Date:   6/16/2016 11:22:27 AM

Here is the relevant section from the Alabama Laws and Regulations, my emphasis added:

It shall be unlawful to operate a vessel in a careless manner upon the waters of this state. Careless operation is the endangerment of life, limb, or property through negligence, carelessness, or inattention of the operator. Examples of careless operation includes but is not limited to the following: Sitting in any position that is above the gunwale or cap of a vessel while moving above idle speed. Riding on bow of vessel not equipped with handrails. Riding on vessel with lower extremities hanging over the gunwale or cap of the vessel. Creating hazardous wake in congested area.

Source:  http://www.outdooralabama.com/boating-rules-and-regulations

As you can see, it is unlawful to operate a vessel in a manner that results in endengerment of property which is interpreted to be damage. Of course the key issue is the term "careless".  That is certainly open to the interpretation of the Marine Police.  Is careless operation any operation so close to a dock where your wake causes damage to docks or boats?  Certainly open to debate.  I can tell you if you take the Boating Operator Course they state very strongly that a boater is reponsible for any damage that occurs as a result of their wake.