Alabama Statutes

Title 8 — COMMERCIAL LAW AND CONSUMER PROTECTION.

Chapter 1 — CONTRACTS.
- Section 8-1-1 Contracts restraining business void; exceptions.
- Section 8-1-100 Consideration for bidding or not bidding at public sale prohibited.
- Section 8-1-101 Bids on public lands under agreement to transfer same prohibited.
- Section 8-1-102 Contracts violating Sections 8-1-100 and 8-1-101 void.
- Section 8-1-103 Selling improvements on public lands by person making same.
- Section 8-1-120 Definitions.
- Section 8-1-121 Certain contracts for future delivery void; exceptions.
- Section 8-1-122 Failure to furnish statement on future delivery prima facie evidence of illegal contract.
- Section 8-1-123 Failure to deliver after deposit of margins prima facie evidence of void contract.
- Section 8-1-124 Contracts for future delivery of cotton not made subject to federal statutes prima facie evidence of void contract.
- Section 8-1-125 Making or assisting in making contract for future delivery when actual delivery not intended — Profit intended to be paid in money on day of delivery.
- Section 8-1-126 Making or assisting in making contract for future delivery when actual delivery not intended — Price based on bona fide sales on exchange or board of trade without making executi
- Section 8-1-127 Futures contracts made in another state.
- Section 8-1-128 Establishing office to engage in business of "futures".
- Section 8-1-129 Proof of establishment of place to publish commodities information prima facie evidence of guilt.
- Section 8-1-130 Persons involved in futures contracts not excused from testifying; participation prima facie evidence of guilt.
- Section 8-1-131 Money paid on illegal contract may be recovered.
- Section 8-1-150 Contracts founded upon gambling consideration void; recovery of money paid or things of value delivered.
- Section 8-1-151 Creditor of losing party under gambling contract may garnish winner.
- Section 8-1-152 Answers in actions under article not to be used in criminal prosecutions.
- Section 8-1-170 Contracts of insane person void; exceptions; liability for necessaries furnished.
- Section 8-1-171 Conveyance of real estate by insane person not void if made in good faith.
- Section 8-1-172 Mortgage taken in good faith on real estate of insane person not void.
- Section 8-1-2 Written contract not expressing parties' intent may be revised.
- Section 8-1-20 "Accord" defined.
- Section 8-1-21 Obligation not extinguished by accord until executed.
- Section 8-1-22 Accepting accord consideration deemed satisfaction.
- Section 8-1-23 Obligation extinguished by new consideration or writing.
- Section 8-1-3 Receipt or acknowledgment for collateral required.
- Section 8-1-4 Reimbursement for certain federal manufacturer's excise taxes; option to tender payment one business day before remittance due to Internal Revenue Service; notification and security;
- Section 8-1-40 Specific performance not enforced in certain cases.
- Section 8-1-41 Obligations which cannot be specifically enforced.
- Section 8-1-42 Specific performance not enforced for party not fully performing conditions precedent.
- Section 8-1-43 Neither party to obligation compelled specifically to perform unless other party performs.
- Section 8-1-44 Contract signed by one party only may be enforced by other.
- Section 8-1-45 Imposition of penalty or liquidation of damages not bar to specific performance.
- Section 8-1-46 Obligation on real estate specifically enforced against person subsequently claiming title.
- Section 8-1-47 Presumptions as to availability of specific performance as remedy.
- Section 8-1-60 Thing let for particular purpose to be so used.
- Section 8-1-61 Lessee to use ordinary care.
- Section 8-1-62 Lessee to repair injuries.
- Section 8-1-63 When lessor may reclaim before end of term.
Chapter 1A — Uniform Electronic Transactions Act.
- Section 8-1A-1 Short title.
- Section 8-1A-10 Effect of change or error.
- Section 8-1A-11 Notarization and acknowledgment.
- Section 8-1A-12 Retention of electronic records; originals.
- Section 8-1A-13 Admissibility in evidence.
- Section 8-1A-14 Automated transaction.
- Section 8-1A-15 Time and place of sending and receipt.
- Section 8-1A-16 Transferable records.
- Section 8-1A-17 Creation and retention of electronic records and conversion of written records by governmental agencies.
- Section 8-1A-18 Acceptance and distribution of electronic records by governmental agencies.
- Section 8-1A-19 Interoperability.
- Section 8-1A-2 Definitions.
- Section 8-1A-20 Severability.
- Section 8-1A-3 Scope.
- Section 8-1A-4 Prospective application.
- Section 8-1A-5 Use of electronic records and electronic signatures; variation by agreement.
- Section 8-1A-6 Construction and application.
- Section 8-1A-7 Legal recognition of electronic records, electronic signatures, and electronic contracts.
- Section 8-1A-8 Provision of information in writing; presentation of records.
- Section 8-1A-9 Attribution and effect of electronic record and electronic signature.
Chapter 2 — AGENCY.
- Section 8-2-1 Authority of agents generally.
- Section 8-2-2 General agent's authority to receive price.
- Section 8-2-3 Special agent's authority to receive price.
- Section 8-2-4 Agent's authority to effect purpose of agency and represent authority.
- Section 8-2-5 Person acting as agent warrants authority he assumes.
- Section 8-2-6 Principal bound by agent's acts under ostensible authority.
- Section 8-2-7 Principal responsible for negligence and omission of agent in transacting agency.
- Section 8-2-8 Both principal and agent have notice of whatever either has notice of.
- Section 8-2-9 Setoff against principal's claim by person having claim against agent before notice of agency.
Chapter 3 — SURETYSHIP.
- Section 8-3-1 Relationship of joint makers of notes, bills, etc.
- Section 8-3-10 Control of judgment by endorser upon payment of debt.
- Section 8-3-11 Surety paying debt subrogated to rights of creditor.
- Section 8-3-12 When surety not to confess judgment.
- Section 8-3-13 Surety may require creditor to bring action against principal; discharge of surety upon failure to bring action.
- Section 8-3-14 Provisions of chapter inure to benefit of personal representatives.
- Section 8-3-15 Court in which complaints filed.
- Section 8-3-2 Rights of surety who has paid debt.
- Section 8-3-3 Remedies given sureties not exclusive.
- Section 8-3-30 When surety on replevy bond may demand collateral security; seizure of property if collateral not given; disposition of seized perishable property.
- Section 8-3-4 Tender by surety discharges surety.
- Section 8-3-40 Transfer of judgment to surety upon payment of same by surety.
- Section 8-3-41 Issuance of execution on judgment paid by surety; collection of money from principal debtor or cosureties.
- Section 8-3-42 Sureties entitled to summary judgment against principal and between each other.
- Section 8-3-5 Rights of surety against principal upon payment of debt.
- Section 8-3-6 Suretyship may be proved by parol.
- Section 8-3-7 Rights of surety sued separately and paying judgment.
- Section 8-3-8 Payments by surety pending action.
- Section 8-3-9 Contribution by cosureties.
Chapter 4 — BILLS OF EXCHANGE.
- Section 8-4-1 Damages on protested bills of exchange.
- Section 8-4-2 Damages on protest for nonpayment in place of all charges except costs.
- Section 8-4-3 Applicability of rate of exchange in determining amount due and damages for nonpayment.
- Section 8-4-4 Damages and charges on protest for nonacceptance.
Chapter 5 — NONNEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS.
- Section 8-5-1 Action on instrument issued to circulate as money without authority; interest on same.
- Section 8-5-2 Issuance of change bills, etc., by corporations prohibited.
- Section 8-5-20 Bonds, contracts, writings for payment of money, etc., assignable by endorsement.
- Section 8-5-21 Assignment of future wages void.
- Section 8-5-22 Right to assign interest in crops.
- Section 8-5-23 Property injury claims against railroads assignable.
- Section 8-5-24 Effect of transfer of bill, note, etc., given for purchase money of lands.
- Section 8-5-25 Contracts, writings and paper circulated as money subject to payments, setoffs and discounts prior to notice of assignment.
- Section 8-5-26 Action to charge endorser or assignor on contracts assigned by writing and not covered by Uniform Commercial Code — Time for bringing action against maker; issuance of execution w
- Section 8-5-27 Action to charge endorser or assignor on contracts assigned by writing and not covered by Uniform Commercial Code — Extension or waiver of time for bringing action by endorser or
- Section 8-5-28 Action to charge endorser or assignor on contracts assigned by writing and not covered by Uniform Commercial Code — When holder of contract excused from bringing action, obtaining
- Section 8-5-29 Action to charge endorser or assignor on contracts assigned by writing and not covered by Uniform Commercial Code — Applicability of Sections 8-5-26 through 8-5-28.
- Section 8-5-30 Action to charge endorser or assignor on contracts assigned by writing and not covered by Uniform Commercial Code — Costs recoverable against assignor or endorser.
Chapter 6 — SECURITIES.
- Section 8-6-1 Short title.
- Section 8-6-10 Registration of securities - Exempt securities.
- Section 8-6-11 Registration of securities - Exempt transactions.
- Section 8-6-110 Definitions.
- Section 8-6-111 Legislative findings; purpose of article.
- Section 8-6-112 Powers of director of Securities Commission.
- Section 8-6-113 Powers of Securities Commission.
- Section 8-6-115 Notifications of intent to issue bonds.
- Section 8-6-116 Action by director upon receipt of notification; stop orders.
- Section 8-6-117 Appeals or references to Securities Commission.
- Section 8-6-118 Proceedings before Securities Commission.
- Section 8-6-119 Judicial validation proceedings.
- Section 8-6-12 Registration of securities - Applicability of provisions of article; consent to service of process on Secretary of State.
- Section 8-6-120 Certificate of notification; representation that industrial revenue bonds have been approved prohibited.
- Section 8-6-121 Criminal penalties.
- Section 8-6-122 Article remedial; certain statutes not repealed.
- Section 8-6-14 Filing or registration not finding of truth, completeness, etc., of documents; representations concerning effect of registration or exemption.
- Section 8-6-140 Definitions.
- Section 8-6-141 Registration - Beneficiary form.
- Section 8-6-142 Registration - Authorization.
- Section 8-6-143 Registration - Designation of a beneficiary.
- Section 8-6-144 Registration - Applicable language.
- Section 8-6-145 Designation of TOD; registration cancelled or changed.
- Section 8-6-146 Death of owner.
- Section 8-6-147 Assent of owner; discharge from claims.
- Section 8-6-148 Transfer on death.
- Section 8-6-149 Terms and conditions of registration.
- Section 8-6-15 Investigations and subpoenas by commission.
- Section 8-6-150 Short title; construction.
- Section 8-6-151 Application.
- Section 8-6-16 Administrative cease and desist authority to commission; injunctive relief; appointment of receivers or conservators for defendants or defendants' assets; court ordered rescission,
- Section 8-6-17 Prohibited acts regarding offer, sale, or purchase of securities.
- Section 8-6-18 Criminal penalties for violations of article; enforcement; scienter.
- Section 8-6-19 Civil liabilities of sellers, agents, etc.; remedies of purchasers.
- Section 8-6-2 Definitions.
- Section 8-6-21 Commission authorized to swear out warrants of arrest; liability of commission for warrant.
- Section 8-6-22 Duties of director; director empowered to swear out warrants of arrest; liability of director for warrant.
- Section 8-6-23 Making, amending, and rescinding rules and prescribing forms by commission.
- Section 8-6-24 Liability for acts done or omitted in good faith under rules, forms, or orders.
- Section 8-6-25 Hearings to be public; requests for private hearings.
- Section 8-6-26 Document deemed filed when received.
- Section 8-6-27 Commission to keep register; register to be open for public inspection.
- Section 8-6-28 Commission to furnish copies of register entries or documents; certified copy deemed prima facie evidence.
- Section 8-6-29 Interpretative opinions by commission.
- Section 8-6-3 Registration and bonds of dealers, agents, investment advisers, etc.
- Section 8-6-30 Burden of proving exemption or exception from definition.
- Section 8-6-31 Commission may issue warnings to public and publish information regarding orders.
- Section 8-6-32 Party aggrieved by order entitled to hearing before commission; appeals from action of commission.
- Section 8-6-33 Disposition of revenue.
- Section 8-6-4 Registration of securities — Required; exceptions.
- Section 8-6-5 Registration of securities - Registration by notification.
- Section 8-6-50 Created; duties generally.
- Section 8-6-51 Membership; qualifications and appointment of commissioners; use or disclosure of confidential information by commissioners, employees, etc.; civil liability of commissioners.
- Section 8-6-52 Terms of office of appointed members; filling of vacancies; reappointment of members.
- Section 8-6-53 Selection of chair; rules for proceedings; meetings; quorum; records and reports; access to offices and records; exercise of powers of director.
- Section 8-6-54 Compensation of members.
- Section 8-6-55 Director — Appointment; duties generally.
- Section 8-6-56 Director — Qualifications; salary; interest in banks, etc., prohibited.
- Section 8-6-57 Deputy director.
- Section 8-6-58 Personnel.
- Section 8-6-59 Bonds of director and employees.
- Section 8-6-6 Registration of securities - Registration of certain securities by coordination.
- Section 8-6-60 Place of office.
- Section 8-6-7 Registration of securities - Registration by qualification.
- Section 8-6-8 Registration of securities - Registration statement; conditions precedent; bond; notice of action; fees; quarterly reports and financial statements; discharge from supervision.
- Section 8-6-9 Registration of securities - Denial, suspension and revocation of registration.
- Section 8-6-90 Short title.
- Section 8-6-91 Definitions.
- Section 8-6-92 Liability of bank, transfer agent, etc., for treating minor as having capacity to exercise security rights; presumption that holder not minor.
- Section 8-6-93 Minor may not disaffirm security transaction unless prior written notice of minority given.
- Section 8-6-94 Right of minor to receive dividends, etc.
- Section 8-6-95 Certain laws not affected by article.
Chapter 7 — SALE OF CHECKS.
- Section 8-7-1 Short title.
- Section 8-7-10 Employees, agents or representatives of licensees.
- Section 8-7-11 Annual and supplemental listings of offices, etc.; adjustment of surety bond or deposit.
- Section 8-7-12 Procedure for denial or revocation of license; judicial review.
- Section 8-7-13 Grounds for revocation of licenses.
- Section 8-7-14 Increase of surety bond or deposit.
- Section 8-7-15 Penalties for violation of provisions of chapter.
- Section 8-7-2 Definitions.
- Section 8-7-3 License — Required.
- Section 8-7-4 License — Exemptions.
- Section 8-7-5 License — Application.
- Section 8-7-6 License — Investigation fee; license fee.
- Section 8-7-7 License — Certified financial statement; surety bond or deposit of securities; list of offices, etc.
- Section 8-7-8 License — Issuance.
- Section 8-7-9 License fees.
Chapter 8 — INTEREST AND USURY.
- Section 8-8-1 Maximum rates of interest — Generally.
- Section 8-8-1.1 Maximum rates of interest — Permitted under state or federal law.
- Section 8-8-1.2 Maximum rates of interest — Loans secured by savings accounts.
- Section 8-8-10 Interest on money judgments and costs.
- Section 8-8-11 Application of partial payments to principal and interest.
- Section 8-8-12 Enforcement of usurious contracts.
- Section 8-8-13 Collection on notes, etc., discounted at higher rate of interest than eight percent.
- Section 8-8-14 Interest surcharge on loans or credit sales; refunds; maximum interest rate indexed to prime rate; maximum interest rates for open-end credit plans.
- Section 8-8-15 Bad check charge; deemed not finance charge.
- Section 8-8-2 Maximum rates of interest — Aggregation of principal and interest on loans at six percent and division into installments.
- Section 8-8-4 Maximum rates of interest - Loans, etc., of $100,000 or more to State Board of Education and trustees of state educational institutions.
- Section 8-8-5 Maximum rates of interest — Loans, credit sales, etc., of $2,000 or more to individuals, corporations, trusts, partnerships, or associations.
- Section 8-8-6 Maximum rates of interest — Exemption of debts incurred pursuant to National Housing Act or veterans' benefits.
- Section 8-8-7 Maximum rates of interest — Exemption of bonds, notes, etc., of state, instrumentalities, localities, etc.
- Section 8-8-8 Interest accrues on breach of contract.
- Section 8-8-9 Interest on unauthorized change bills and notes not exceeding $1.
Chapter 9 — FRAUDS.
- Section 8-9-1 Mortgage of personalty.
- Section 8-9-10 Agreement in contract to forfeit right of action for not presenting damage claim void; exceptions.
- Section 8-9-11 Agreements to confess judgment, be sued in different venue or authorize another to confess judgment before commencement of action void; annulment of illegal judgments.
- Section 8-9-12 Realty conveyance wherein grantee agrees to support grantor during life voidable; exceptions.
- Section 8-9-2 Certain agreements void unless in writing.
- Section 8-9-3 Sufficiency of note of contract — Memorandum of auctioneer.
- Section 8-9-4 Sufficiency of note of contract — Return or report of officer making judicial sale.
- Section 8-9-5 Representation or assurance of another's credit to be in writing.
- Section 8-9-8 When general assignment or conveyance of substantially all property by debtor inures to benefit of all creditors equally.
Chapter 9A — ALABAMA FRAUDULENT TRANSFER ACT.
- Section 8-9A-1 Definitions.
- Section 8-9A-10 Supplementary provisions.
- Section 8-9A-11 Uniformity of application and construction.
- Section 8-9A-12 Short title.
- Section 8-9A-2 Insolvency.
- Section 8-9A-3 Value.
- Section 8-9A-4 Transfers fraudulent as to present and future creditors.
- Section 8-9A-5 Transfers fraudulent as to present creditors.
- Section 8-9A-6 When transfer is made.
- Section 8-9A-7 Remedies of creditors.
- Section 8-9A-8 Defenses, liability, and protection of transferee.
- Section 8-9A-9 Extinguishment of claim for relief.
Chapter 10 — RESTRAINT OF TRADE OR PRODUCTION.
- Section 8-10-1 Entering combination, pool, etc., to fix price or limit quantity of commodity.
- Section 8-10-2 Entering combination to control management of corporation with intent to fix price, diminish production, etc.
- Section 8-10-3 Restraining trade or production, monopolizing commodities or business, destruction of competition, etc.
Chapter 11 — REBATES, DISCOUNTS, DRAWBACKS, RETURN COMMISSIONS, GIFTS OR GRATUITIES.
- Section 8-11-4 Taking rebate, etc., by officer, agent, etc., of railroad, manufacturing or mining corporation.
- Section 8-11-5 Taking rebate, etc., by factor, commission merchant, broker, attorney, auctioneer, or agent.
Chapter 12 — TRADEMARKS, NAMES, MARKS, DEVICES, AND LABELS.
- Section 8-12-1 Appropriation of trademark to designate origin or ownership.
- Section 8-12-10 Duration and renewal of registration; renewal fee.
- Section 8-12-11 Assignment of mark and registration; fee; recordation and issuance of new certificate; effect of failure to record.
- Section 8-12-12 Records.
- Section 8-12-13 Cancellation.
- Section 8-12-14 Classification of goods and services.
- Section 8-12-15 Liability for damages sustained in consequence of fraudulent filing or registration.
- Section 8-12-16 Liability to civil action for infringement.
- Section 8-12-17 Injury to business reputation or dilution of quality of mark grounds for injunctive relief.
- Section 8-12-18 Remedies.
- Section 8-12-19 Common-law rights.
- Section 8-12-20 Registration of names, marks, etc.
- Section 8-12-21 Unauthorized refilling, defacing of marks on or trafficking in containers.
- Section 8-12-22 Use, furnishing, trafficking, or possession of containers without consent presumptive evidence of unlawful use or purchase.
- Section 8-12-23 Issuance of search warrant for containers unlawfully used or held.
- Section 8-12-3 Defacing identifying mark on encumbered personal property; presumption of guilt by possession.
- Section 8-12-40 Purchase, sale, etc., of container upon which name appears.
- Section 8-12-41 Presumption of ownership.
- Section 8-12-42 Possession by secondhand or junk dealer prima facie evidence of violation.
- Section 8-12-43 Enforcement of article.
- Section 8-12-44 Penalty for violation of article.
- Section 8-12-6 Definitions.
- Section 8-12-7 Registrability.
- Section 8-12-8 Application for registration; contents; signature and verification; filing fee.
- Section 8-12-9 Certificate of registration; issuance; use as evidence.
Chapter 13 — GOING OUT OF BUSINESS OR DISTRESS MERCHANDISE SALES.
- Section 8-13-1 Definitions.
- Section 8-13-10 License — Restrictions on issuance.
- Section 8-13-11 License — Surrender of business licenses.
- Section 8-13-12 License — Duration of license; sale prohibited between November 15 and December 31; extension of license.
- Section 8-13-13 License — Revocation or suspension.
- Section 8-13-14 Use of trade, business or firm name of licensee after issuance of license.
- Section 8-13-15 Sales to be held only at regular store hours; exceptions.
- Section 8-13-16 Advertising.
- Section 8-13-17 Sale limited to inventoried stock; additions to inventory.
- Section 8-13-18 Daily report of merchandise received; failure to report ground for license revocation.
- Section 8-13-2 License — Required; display on premises of sale; display of license number and date of issuance in advertising.
- Section 8-13-20 False bidders, etc., prohibited.
- Section 8-13-21 Licensee to be in continuous attendance at sale; licensee responsible for violations of chapter.
- Section 8-13-22 Penalties for violation of chapter; each sale, etc., constitutes separate offense.
- Section 8-13-23 Chapter not applicable to certain sales.
- Section 8-13-3 License — Application.
- Section 8-13-4 License — Bond required of applicant.
- Section 8-13-5 License — Public hearing on application.
- Section 8-13-6 License — Investigation; investigation fee; cost of independent audit; applicant's refusal to pay investigation fee and costs.
- Section 8-13-7 License — License issued only to bona fide merchant.
- Section 8-13-8 License — Fee generally; renewal fee; issuing fee; costs of investigation and public hearing.
- Section 8-13-9 License — When probate judge to issue license.
Chapter 14 — PUBLIC AUCTIONS.
- Section 8-14-1 Records to be kept by persons selling personal property at auction; inspection of records by law enforcement officers.
- Section 8-14-20 Sales at auction restricted.
- Section 8-14-21 Prohibited hours of sale.
- Section 8-14-22 By-bidders, cappers, and boosters.
- Section 8-14-23 Descriptions of goods considered warranties.
- Section 8-14-24 Penalty for violation of article.
Chapter 15 — PUBLIC WAREHOUSES.
- Section 8-15-1 Definition; supervision by Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries.
- Section 8-15-10 Permit - Penalty for operating without permit; disposition of proceeds from penalties.
- Section 8-15-11 Inspection of warehouses by commissioner and agents.
- Section 8-15-12 Investigation of complaints against warehouse.
- Section 8-15-13 Public hearing on operations; notice of hearing; sworn testimony heard; authority to subpoena witnesses; witness fees; production of books and records; appearance in person or by couns
- Section 8-15-14 Revocation of permit; liquidation of operation.
- Section 8-15-15 Issuance of receipt by warehouseman.
- Section 8-15-16 When receipt to be endorsed "Stored In The Open".
- Section 8-15-17 Insurance requirement and liability of warehouseman for articles not stored in warehouse.
- Section 8-15-18 Insurance of stored cotton and other raw agricultural commodities.
- Section 8-15-2 Promulgation of standards, character of records, rules and regulations by State Board of Agriculture and Industries.
- Section 8-15-3 Permit - Required; application; fees.
- Section 8-15-30 Short title.
- Section 8-15-31 Definitions.
- Section 8-15-32 Vesting of care, control, etc., of stored property in occupant; determination of risk of loss.
- Section 8-15-33 Lien of owner, etc., of self-service storage facility upon personal property located at facility.
- Section 8-15-34 Satisfaction of owner's lien.
- Section 8-15-35 Posting of notice as to effect of failure to pay charges.
- Section 8-15-36 Rights provided by article as additional to other rights allowed by law.
- Section 8-15-37 Effect of other laws governing rights of creditors and landlords against debtors and tenants.
- Section 8-15-38 Applicability of article.
- Section 8-15-4 Permit — False statements in application.
- Section 8-15-5 Permit — Investigation of building and applicant.
- Section 8-15-6 Permit - Notification of grant or denial; appeals.
- Section 8-15-7 Permit — Bond and proof of insurance; prerequisite to issuance of permit; filing of additional bonds; actions on bond.
- Section 8-15-8 Permit — Recordation.
- Section 8-15-9 Permit — Issuance; term; expiration date.
Chapter 16 — WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.
- Section 8-16-1 Definitions.
- Section 8-16-10 Seizure for evidence of incorrect, false, or unsealed weight, measure, device, package, or commodity.
- Section 8-16-100 Coal, coke, or charcoal — Weighing of coal at time of purchase at request of purchaser.
- Section 8-16-101 Fruit, nuts, vegetables and grain to be sold by avoirdupois weight or numerical count.
- Section 8-16-102 Cornmeal and grits to be sold in five to 200 pound packages; exceptions.
- Section 8-16-103 Flour to be sold in packages of five to 200 pounds; exceptions.
- Section 8-16-104 Sale of ice regulated.
- Section 8-16-105 Sale of oil at retail regulated.
- Section 8-16-106 Requesting false or incorrect weighing or certificate; unauthorized issuance of certificate.
- Section 8-16-107 Operating weighing or measuring device other than as intended.
- Section 8-16-11 Powers of sheriff conferred upon commissioner and sealers; exhibition of badges; power of arrest.
- Section 8-16-12 Possession of altered, etc., weight, measure or device prima facie evidence of guilt.
- Section 8-16-120 Registration authorized; purpose.
- Section 8-16-121 Registration requirements; fees.
- Section 8-16-122 Registration period; renewal; fee; testing; identification; penalty.
- Section 8-16-123 Revocation, suspension, etc., of registration; grounds; notice; appeal.
- Section 8-16-13 Existence of weights, measures or devices in place of sale, etc., presumptive proof of use and ownership.
- Section 8-16-15 Rules and regulations; fees.
- Section 8-16-16 Standards for containers of farm products — Duty to establish.
- Section 8-16-17 Standards for containers of farm products — Adoption of federal standards.
- Section 8-16-18 Penalty for violation of chapter.
- Section 8-16-2 Standard measure of length, surface, weight, and capacity.
- Section 8-16-3 Standards approved by Congress to be state standards.
- Section 8-16-30 Appointment; qualifications; keeping of standards and apparatus by cities and counties.
- Section 8-16-31 Term of office; salary; removal; bond.
- Section 8-16-32 Records and reports.
- Section 8-16-4 Contracts construed according to standards ascertained by Congress.
- Section 8-16-5 Custody of state standards; duties of Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries as to standards.
- Section 8-16-50 Appointment; oath; certificate of appointment.
- Section 8-16-51 Rules and regulations; fees.
- Section 8-16-52 Bond.
- Section 8-16-53 Rights and duties; compensation not to be paid by state.
- Section 8-16-54 Seal.
- Section 8-16-55 Records.
- Section 8-16-56 Weight certificate form; certificate deemed prima facie evidence of weight.
- Section 8-16-57 Certificates to contain accurate weight.
- Section 8-16-58 Reweighing of certified commodity, produce or article.
- Section 8-16-59 False certificates.
- Section 8-16-6 Duties generally of commissioner respecting weights and measures.
- Section 8-16-7 Powers of commissioner and local sealers in supervising weights and measures.
- Section 8-16-70 Appointment.
- Section 8-16-71 Fees and charges for weighing agricultural commodities; disposition of collected amounts.
- Section 8-16-72 Rules and regulations for weighing agricultural commodities.
- Section 8-16-8 Weights or measures corresponding with standards to be sealed or marked.
- Section 8-16-9 Condemnation, repair, etc., of nonstandard weights and measures.
- Section 8-16-90 Prohibited acts generally.
- Section 8-16-91 Net weight of commodity basis for sales by weight.
- Section 8-16-93 Net quantities of contents of packages to be marked on outside.
- Section 8-16-94 Weight per bushel or barrel of certain commodities established by custom of marketplace; Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries authorized to promulgate rules concerning weights pe
- Section 8-16-95 Milk and cream bottles and containers - Capacities; markings; bond required of manufacturers.
- Section 8-16-96 Milk and cream bottles and containers - Penalty for selling or using noncomplying containers.
- Section 8-16-97 Milk and cream bottles and containers — Duties of sealers.
- Section 8-16-98 Coal, coke, or charcoal — Sale by weight; "ton" defined; restriction on liquid substances in coal, coke, or charcoal.
- Section 8-16-99 Coal, coke, or charcoal — Delivery tickets.
Chapter 17 — REGULATION OF CERTAIN GOODS AND PRODUCTS.
- Section 8-17-1 Definitions.
- Section 8-17-110 Definitions.
- Section 8-17-111 Labeling requirements.
- Section 8-17-112 Advertising.
- Section 8-17-113 Enforcement of division.
- Section 8-17-114 Suspension from sale, seizure, condemnation, etc., of illegal oil.
- Section 8-17-115 Nonapplicability of division to certain sales.
- Section 8-17-116 Penalty for violation of division.
- Section 8-17-130 Deceit in sales.
- Section 8-17-131 Marking of pumps, etc. — Liquid motor fuels.
- Section 8-17-132 Marking of pumps, etc. — Lubricating oils and motor greases.
- Section 8-17-133 Removing markings on equipment, etc.
- Section 8-17-134 Selling, etc., under other name; adulteration of products.
- Section 8-17-135 Selling, etc., product other than that indicated.
- Section 8-17-136 Changing contents of containers.
- Section 8-17-137 Imitation of markings, etc., of others with intent to deceive.
- Section 8-17-138 Enforcement of division.
- Section 8-17-139 Penalty for violation of division.
- Section 8-17-150 "Motor vehicle" defined.
- Section 8-17-151 Purpose and construction of division.
- Section 8-17-152 Posting of price required.
- Section 8-17-153 Jurisdiction in enforcement of division.
- Section 8-17-154 Enforcement of division.
- Section 8-17-155 Penalty for violation of division.
- Section 8-17-170 Standards.
- Section 8-17-171 Labeling requirements generally.
- Section 8-17-172 Sale of substitutes; labeling of tanks, etc., containing substitutes.
- Section 8-17-173 Enforcement of article; rules and regulations; applicability of Section 2-2-30, et seq.
- Section 8-17-174 Penalty for violation of article.
- Section 8-17-190 Weighing or metering of liquefied petroleum gas upon purchase; issuance to purchaser or agent of invoice as to amount purchased.
- Section 8-17-2 Registration and permit for sale or distribution.
- Section 8-17-20 Definitions.
- Section 8-17-21 Selling, etc., in misbranded container, etc.
- Section 8-17-210 Definitions.
- Section 8-17-211 Permit for manufacture, sale, etc., of fireworks or pyrotechnics for use before a proximate audience; record of sales; enforcement.
- Section 8-17-212 Assignment and utilization of permit numbers.
- Section 8-17-213 Requirement that consignee produce permit, etc., prior to delivery, sale, etc., of fireworks; requirement that purchaser of fireworks obtain proof that seller possesses permit; keepin
- Section 8-17-214 Revocation of permit for reasons of purchasing, receiving, etc., illegal fireworks; notice of revocation; refusal to issue new permit to holder whose permit is cancelled or revoked.
- Section 8-17-215 Effect of article on state, county, and municipal license requirements; requirement of proof of current and valid sales tax number.
- Section 8-17-216 Permits for sale, use, etc., of special fireworks for public displays.
- Section 8-17-216.1 Use of pyrotechnics before a proximate audience.
- Section 8-17-217 Permissible items of fireworks.
- Section 8-17-218 Sale, use, etc., of special Class B commercial type ground salutes.
- Section 8-17-219 Conformance of permissible items to nomenclature of Section 8-17-217; identification marks on items.
- Section 8-17-22 Confiscation, etc., of misbranded containers, etc.
- Section 8-17-220 Authorization for retail sales of permissible items of fireworks; items for which special fireworks permit at no time required.
- Section 8-17-221 Requirements as to storage, display, etc., of fireworks; retail sales of fireworks from tents, motor vehicles, etc.; inspection by State Fire Marshal, etc., of premises where firework
- Section 8-17-222 Sale, etc., of fireworks to persons under 16 or intoxicated or irresponsible persons; display of identification by persons purchasing fireworks; acts constituting unlawful explosion o
- Section 8-17-223 Applicability of article.
- Section 8-17-224 Penalty.
- Section 8-17-225 Authority of State Fire Marshal to seize and destroy illegal fireworks.
- Section 8-17-226 Effect of article on validity of city ordinances.
- Section 8-17-23 Enforcement of article; approval and registration of brands and labels; rules and regulations.
- Section 8-17-24 Penalty for violation of article.
- Section 8-17-240 Short title.
- Section 8-17-241 Definitions.
- Section 8-17-242 Rules and regulations; orders; employment of personnel and purchasing of equipment.
- Section 8-17-243 Blaster certification.
- Section 8-17-244 Refusing, suspending, revoking, or failing to renew certification.
- Section 8-17-245 Office may reissue certification card.
- Section 8-17-246 Records to be maintained on blasting operations.
- Section 8-17-247 Blasting contractor license.
- Section 8-17-248 Municipal explosives use permit.
- Section 8-17-249 Suspension or revocation of certification or license for certain actions.
- Section 8-17-250 Variations from requirements.
- Section 8-17-251 Article preempts certain ordinances and regulations.
- Section 8-17-252 Inspection where reasonable belief of violation; notification; citation; civil action for relief.
- Section 8-17-253 Penalty for violation of act.
- Section 8-17-254 Exceptions.
- Section 8-17-255 Sums collected to be credited to State Fire Marshal's Fund.
- Section 8-17-256 Determining compliance with article.
- Section 8-17-270 (Effective January 1, 2010) Short title.
- Section 8-17-271 (Effective January 1, 2010) Definitions.
- Section 8-17-272 (Effective January 1, 2010) Testing and certification of cigarettes.
- Section 8-17-273 (Effective January 1, 2010) Manufacturer to submit written certification; recertification; fee.
- Section 8-17-274 (Effective January 1, 2010) Fire Standards Compliant marking.
- Section 8-17-275 (Effective January 1, 2010) Violations.
- Section 8-17-276 Promulgation of rules; inspections.
- Section 8-17-277 (Effective January 1, 2010) Enforcement.
- Section 8-17-278 (Effective January 1, 2010) Reduced Cigarette Ignition Propensity Standards and Firefighter Protection Act Fund.
- Section 8-17-279 (Effective January 1, 2010) Cigarettes for sale outside state.
- Section 8-17-280 (Effective January 1, 2010) Federal preemption.
- Section 8-17-281 Relation to local provisions.
- Section 8-17-3 When deemed adulterated.
- Section 8-17-4 When deemed misbranded.
- Section 8-17-40 Standards for raw linseed oil.
- Section 8-17-41 Standards for boiled linseed oil.
- Section 8-17-42 Labeling of original, unbroken containers.
- Section 8-17-43 Mixture or substitute to be marked and sold as such.
- Section 8-17-44 Enforcement of article; suspension from sale, seizure, etc., of illegal products.
- Section 8-17-45 Penalty for violation of article.
- Section 8-17-5 Sale, etc., prohibited if misbranded, adulterated or unregistered.
- Section 8-17-6 Promulgation of rules and regulations; product to meet standards and other requirements.
- Section 8-17-7 Suspension from sale, seizure and condemnation for violations; sale, etc., prohibited after suspension.
- Section 8-17-8 Inspection and testing.
- Section 8-17-80 Definitions.
- Section 8-17-81 Determination and adoption of standards and methods of tests; promulgation of rules and regulations; effect of prior standards.
- Section 8-17-82 Labeling requirement.
- Section 8-17-83 Adulteration or lowering of standard prohibited.
- Section 8-17-84 Records to be kept; preservation and inspection of records; regulations as to keeping of records.
- Section 8-17-85 Examinations and tests; permit required for sale, storage, etc.; permit application, fee and expiration date; nonapplicability of section to certain persons.
- Section 8-17-86 Duty to test samples; certificate of tests.
- Section 8-17-87 Inspection fee.
- Section 8-17-88 Sale, storage, etc., of nonstandard products prohibited; suspension from sale, condemnation, etc., of nonstandard products.
- Section 8-17-89 Notification; duty of importer.
- Section 8-17-9 Penalty for violation of article.
- Section 8-17-90 Driver of delivery vehicle to deliver invoice.
- Section 8-17-91 Disposition of funds; overpayments.
- Section 8-17-92 Injunctive relief.
- Section 8-17-93 Penalty for violation of division; revocation of permits.
- Section 8-17-94 Division not applicable to certain shipments.
Chapter 18 — MOTION PICTURE FAIR COMPETITION.
- Section 8-18-1 Short title.
- Section 8-18-2 Definitions.
- Section 8-18-3 Legislative intent.
- Section 8-18-4 Blind bidding prohibited; notice of trade screening required.
- Section 8-18-5 Bidding procedures.
- Section 8-18-6 Award of damages and attorneys' fees in civil actions; injunctive, etc., relief.
Chapter 19 — DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES.
- Section 8-19-1 Short title.
- Section 8-19-10 Private right of action.
- Section 8-19-11 Penalties.
- Section 8-19-12 Violations.
- Section 8-19-13 Defense.
- Section 8-19-14 Statute of limitations.
- Section 8-19-15 Savings clause.
- Section 8-19-2 Legislative intent.
- Section 8-19-3 Definitions.
- Section 8-19-4 Enforcement
- Section 8-19-5 Unlawful trade practices.
- Section 8-19-6 Interpretation.
- Section 8-19-7 Exemptions.
- Section 8-19-8 Restraining orders.
- Section 8-19-9 Discovery of information.
Chapter 19A — ALABAMA TELEMARKETING ACT.
- Section 8-19A-1 Short title.
- Section 8-19A-10 Financial requirements.
- Section 8-19A-11 Denial of license.
- Section 8-19A-12 Oral disclosures.
- Section 8-19A-13 Gifts, premiums, bonuses, or prizes; disclosures.
- Section 8-19A-14 Contract requirements; credit cards; notice of cancellation; returns; purchaser's rights.
- Section 8-19A-15 Violations.
- Section 8-19A-16 Enforcement procedures.
- Section 8-19A-17 Actions by enforcing authority.
- Section 8-19A-18 Civil penalties; recovery of penalties.
- Section 8-19A-19 Attorney's fees and costs.
- Section 8-19A-2 Liberal construction.
- Section 8-19A-20 Criminal prosecuting authority.
- Section 8-19A-21 Criminal penalties.
- Section 8-19A-22 Civil proceeding burden of proof; criminal proceeding burden of producing evidence.
- Section 8-19A-23 Injured person's right of recovery; Deceptive Trade Practices Act.
- Section 8-19A-24 Rules.
- Section 8-19A-3 Definitions.
- Section 8-19A-4 Exemptions.
- Section 8-19A-5 Licensing; application for license.
- Section 8-19A-6 Identification of certain affiliated sellers or salespersons.
- Section 8-19A-7 Application form and contents; fee; license number; violations.
- Section 8-19A-8 Display of license required; penalty for failure to display license.
- Section 8-19A-9 License renewal.
Chapter 19B — UNAUTHORIZED CHANGING OF PROVIDER OF TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES.
- Section 8-19B-1 Change in telecommunication service.
Chapter 19C — Telephone Solicitations.
- Section 8-19C-1 Legislative findings.
- Section 8-19C-10 Jurisdiction.
- Section 8-19C-11 Remedies not exclusive.
- Section 8-19C-12 Liability.
- Section 8-19C-2 Database of subscribers objecting to telephone solicitations.
- Section 8-19C-3 Database fees.
- Section 8-19C-4 Disclosure of information.
- Section 8-19C-5 Identification by telephone solicitors required.
- Section 8-19C-6 Violations.
- Section 8-19C-7 Action to enjoin violations.
- Section 8-19C-8 Defenses.
- Section 8-19C-9 Limitations.
Chapter 19D — Civil Action for Deceptive Sweepstakes Solicitation.
- Section 8-19D-1 Definitions.
- Section 8-19D-2 Deceptive solicitations; action for damages.
Chapter 19E — SALE OF ADMISSION TICKETS.
- Section 8-19E-1 Purchase price printed on face of ticket.
- Section 8-19E-2 Resale of admission ticket.
- Section 8-19E-3 Sale of counterfeit admission ticket.
- Section 8-19E-4 License not required for Internet or electronic sales.
Chapter 20 — DEALINGS BY MOTOR VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS, WHOLESALERS, ETC., WITH MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS.
- Section 8-20-1 Short title.
- Section 8-20-10 Dealer's right of free association with other dealers.
- Section 8-20-11 Remedies.
- Section 8-20-12 Time limitation on bringing of civil actions; time of accrual of cause of action.
- Section 8-20-13 Procedure, protection, and remedies available to motor vehicle distributors.
- Section 8-20-2 Declaration of purpose.
- Section 8-20-3 Definitions.
- Section 8-20-4 Unfair and deceptive trade practices.
- Section 8-20-5 Limitations on cancellations, modifications, terminations and nonrenewals of franchise relationships.
- Section 8-20-6 Predelivery obligations.
- Section 8-20-7 Warranty obligations to dealers.
- Section 8-20-8 Warranty obligations of manufacturers and dealers to consumers.
- Section 8-20-9 Transportation damages.
Chapter 20A — MOTOR VEHICLE LEMON LAW RIGHTS.
- Section 8-20A-1 Definitions.
- Section 8-20A-2 Obligations of manufacturer.
- Section 8-20A-3 Cause of action against manufacturer.
- Section 8-20A-4 Resale of returned motor vehicle.
- Section 8-20A-5 No dealership liability.
- Section 8-20A-6 Statute of limitations.
Chapter 21A — THE TRACTOR, LAWN AND GARDEN AND LIGHT INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT FRANCHISE ACT.
- Section 8-21A-1 Short title.
- Section 8-21A-10 Warranty agreement on new equipment; warranty claims.
- Section 8-21A-11 Supplier to indemnify dealer against claims relating to manufacture, assembly, or design beyond dealer's control.
- Section 8-21A-12 Action for injunction, damages, etc., for violations of chapter, unfair, or deceptive trade practices, and other unlawful acts.
- Section 8-21A-13 Statute of limitations; accrual of cause of action.
- Section 8-21A-2 Definitions.
- Section 8-21A-3 Violations by suppliers generally.
- Section 8-21A-4 Termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal of dealer agreement; sales contract, etc.; new or relocated dealership; sale or lease of new equipment.
- Section 8-21A-5 Supplier's duties to dealers - Provision of repair parts; return of surplus parts.
- Section 8-21A-6 Supplier's duties to dealers - Agreements to maintain inventory; supplier's duty to repurchase inventory, etc. upon termination of agreement; transfer of title and right of pos
- Section 8-21A-7 Supplier's duties to dealers - Death or incapacity of dealer or majority stockholder of corporation acting as dealer; inventory repurchase; applicability of rights and remedies.
- Section 8-21A-8 Dealer's action against supplier for violations; civil liability and remedies.
- Section 8-21A-9 Supplier's obligations applied to successor in interest or assignee.
Chapter 21B — ALABAMA HEAVY EQUIPMENT DEALER ACT.
- Section 8-21B-1 Short title.
- Section 8-21B-10 Reasonableness.
- Section 8-21B-11 Indemnification.
- Section 8-21B-12 Repurchase of items by supplier.
- Section 8-21B-13 Remedies.
- Section 8-21B-14 Civil action.
- Section 8-21B-15 Application of chapter.
- Section 8-21B-2 Legislative findings.
- Section 8-21B-3 Definitions.
- Section 8-21B-4 Amendment, termination, etc., of dealer agreement - Good cause required.
- Section 8-21B-5 Amendment, termination, etc., of dealer agreement - Notice.
- Section 8-21B-6 Consent to transfers.
- Section 8-21B-7 Delivery of notice.
- Section 8-21B-8 Change in management personnel; damaging actions; additional dealership agreements; recovery of damages.
- Section 8-21B-9 Incorporation of chapter into dealer agreement.
Chapter 22 — MOTOR FUEL MARKETING.
- Section 8-22-1 Short title.
- Section 8-22-10 Below cost combined selling price of motor fuel and promotional gifts, etc., prohibited.
- Section 8-22-11 Sales between wholesalers.
- Section 8-22-12 Applicability of chapter generally.
- Section 8-22-13 Competitive sales, etc.
- Section 8-22-14 Contracts violative of chapter rendered void and unenforceable.
- Section 8-22-15 Determination of cost to wholesaler, etc.
- Section 8-22-16 Penalties.
- Section 8-22-17 Equity action by person injured from violation of chapter authorized; injunctive relief; damages; attorneys fees; jurisdiction.
- Section 8-22-18 Prima facie showing of violation of chapter.
- Section 8-22-2 Legislative findings.
- Section 8-22-3 Legislative declaration and intent.
- Section 8-22-4 Definitions.
- Section 8-22-5 Oil transfer price disclosure required.
- Section 8-22-6 Certain below cost fuel sales prohibited.
- Section 8-22-7 Certain below cost fuel transfers prohibited.
- Section 8-22-8 Certain sales and transfer price differentials authorized.
- Section 8-22-9 Unlawful acts generally.
Chapter 23 — HEALTH STUDIO SERVICES.
- Section 8-23-1 Legislative findings and declaration.
- Section 8-23-10 Supervision and enforcement of chapter.
- Section 8-23-11 Penalty.
- Section 8-23-12 Chapter not exclusive.
- Section 8-23-13 Noncompliance with chapter constitutes unfair trade practice.
- Section 8-23-2 Definitions.
- Section 8-23-3 Registration of health studio sales persons; resident agent; security bond.
- Section 8-23-4 Health studio services contracts - Composition.
- Section 8-23-5 Health studio services contracts - Written contract required; rights of buyer.
- Section 8-23-6 Applicability of chapter.
- Section 8-23-7 Assignment of contract; notice.
- Section 8-23-8 Restriction of right of action of buyer prohibited.
- Section 8-23-9 Effect of noncompliance with chapter.
Chapter 24 — SALES REPRESENTATIVE'S COMMISSION CONTRACTS.
- Section 8-24-1 Definitions.
- Section 8-24-2 When commission is due; payment.
- Section 8-24-3 Failure to pay commission.
- Section 8-24-4 When nonresident principal considered to be doing business in state.
- Section 8-24-5 Waiver of chapter provisions; other rights or remedies.
Chapter 25 — RENTAL-PURCHASE AGREEMENTS.
- Section 8-25-1 Definitions.
- Section 8-25-2 Disclosures by merchant to consumer; inaccuracy due to acts, etc., after delivery; form of disclosure.
- Section 8-25-3 Prohibited provisions.
- Section 8-25-4 Reinstatement of agreement after failure to make timely payment.
- Section 8-25-5 Required provisions in advertisements.
- Section 8-25-6 Damages and fees recoverable for violations of chapter; nonliability where merchant discovers error, gives notice, and makes adjustments.
Chapter 25A — RECOVERY FEE FOR RENTAL EQUIPMENT.
- Section 8-25A-1 Recovery fee included in rental agreement for heavy equipment property.
Chapter 26 — ALABAMA ATHLETE AGENTS REGULATORY ACT.
- Section 8-26-1 Short title.
- Section 8-26-1.1 Legislative findings.
- Section 8-26-10 Temporary or provisional registration.
- Section 8-26-11 Disclosure of names and addresses of financially interested persons.
- Section 8-26-12 Filing and registration fees.
- Section 8-26-13 Setting of fees by commission.
- Section 8-26-14 Surety bond - Requirement; amount; malpractice coverage in lieu of bond; certificate of deposit payable to commission or savings account assigned to commission in lieu of bond.
- Section 8-26-15 Surety bond - To whom payable; conditions; damages not limited to amount of bond, etc.
- Section 8-26-16 Surety bond - Suspension for failure to maintain coverage.
- Section 8-26-17 Disposition of moneys and fines collected; Alabama Athlete Agent Regulatory Commission Fund.
- Section 8-26-18 Contents of registration.
- Section 8-26-19 Applicability of registration.
- Section 8-26-2 Definitions.
- Section 8-26-20 Certificate of convenience where registered person has died, been declared incompetent, or for whose estate a conservator has been appointed.
- Section 8-26-21 Eligibility for certificate of convenience; duration and renewal of certificate.
- Section 8-26-22 Contracts - Approved form and content; agent to register presence on campus, etc.; notice of negotiations, etc.; contract requirements; rescission; penalties.
- Section 8-26-23 Contracts — Statement that amateur standing may be jeopardized.
- Section 8-26-24 Limit on athlete agent's fee.
- Section 8-26-25 Trust fund where athlete agent is recipient of athlete's salary.
- Section 8-26-26 Records to be kept by athlete agent.
- Section 8-26-27 Maintenance of financial and business records; access to records by commission; subpoena power.
- Section 8-26-28 Rules and regulations.
- Section 8-26-29 Sale or transfer of athlete agent's interest in profits of the athlete agent.
- Section 8-26-3 Alabama Athlete Agent Regulatory Commission created; members; terms of office; vacancies; reappointment; oath; removal; officers; quorum; records; annual register; employees, rules and
- Section 8-26-30 Interest in entity directly involved in same sport prohibited.
- Section 8-26-31 Disclosure of athlete agent's interest in entity used in giving investment advice.
- Section 8-26-32 Contracts in violation of law.
- Section 8-26-33 Publication of false, fraudulent, etc., information; advertisements of athlete agent; false information or promises concerning employment.
- Section 8-26-34 Division of fees with professional sports league prohibited; offers of compensation to university employees for referrals; employee of union or players association may not have interes
- Section 8-26-35 Limit on athlete agent's fee where athlete fails to procure or be paid for employment.
- Section 8-26-36 Parties to action against athlete agent; transfer and assignment of action; jurisdiction determined by damages claimed.
- Section 8-26-37 Service of process where athlete agent departs state with intent to defraud or avoid service.
- Section 8-26-38 Referral of disputes to commission; appeal; certification that no controversy exists.
- Section 8-26-39 Validity of provisions as to arbitration, existence of contract, validity, construction, performance, nonperformance, breach, operation, continuance, or termination.
- Section 8-26-4 Registration of athlete agents required.
- Section 8-26-40 Effect of failure to comply with Section 8-26-4.
- Section 8-26-41 Penalties for violation of chapter.
- Section 8-26-5 Application for registration.
- Section 8-26-6 Evaluation of applicant and principal place of business.
- Section 8-26-7 Grounds for refusal to grant registration; notice of refusal and opportunity for hearing; hearing procedure; determination of commission; appeals; effective date of orders and judgments
- Section 8-26-8 Revocation or suspension of registration; procedure; reinstatement.
- Section 8-26-9 Duration of registration; renewal application, bond, and fee.
Chapter 26A — Alabama Uniform Athlete Agents Act.
- Section 8-26A-1 Short title.
- Section 8-26A-10 Required form of contract.
- Section 8-26A-11 Notice of contract to educational institution.
- Section 8-26A-12 Student-athlete's right to cancel.
- Section 8-26A-13 Required records.
- Section 8-26A-14 Prohibited conduct.
- Section 8-26A-15 Criminal penalties.
- Section 8-26A-16 Civil remedies.
- Section 8-26A-17 Administrative penalty.
- Section 8-26A-18 Uniformity of application and construction.
- Section 8-26A-2 Definitions.
- Section 8-26A-3 Administration; service of process; subpoenas.
- Section 8-26A-30 Alabama Athlete Agents Commission continued; members; terms of office; vacancies; reappointment; oath; removal; officers; quorum; records; annual register; employees, rules and regula
- Section 8-26A-31 Disposition of moneys and fines collected; Alabama Athlete Agents Fund.
- Section 8-26A-4 Athlete agents; registration required; void contracts.
- Section 8-26A-5 Registration as athlete agent; form; requirements.
- Section 8-26A-6 Certificate of registration; issuance or denial; renewal.
- Section 8-26A-7 Suspension, revocation, or refusal to renew registration.
- Section 8-26A-8 Temporary registration.
- Section 8-26A-9 Registration and renewal fees.
Chapter 27 — ALABAMA TRADE SECRETS ACT.
- Section 8-27-1 Short title.
- Section 8-27-2 Definitions.
- Section 8-27-3 Misappropriation.
- Section 8-27-4 Remedies for actual or threatened misappropriation.
- Section 8-27-5 Statute of limitation.
- Section 8-27-6 Effect on other law.
Chapter 28 — DISPOSAL OF MOLDS, DIES OR PATTERNS.
- Section 8-28-1 Definitions.
- Section 8-28-2 When molder may dispose of form owned by customer.
- Section 8-28-3 Procedure for disposal; notice.
- Section 8-28-4 Applicability.
Chapter 29 — TIMELY PAYMENTS TO CONTRACTORS AND SUBCONTRACTORS.
- Section 8-29-1 Definitions.
- Section 8-29-2 Performance in accordance with contract entitles contractor or subcontractor to payment.
- Section 8-29-3 Timely payments to contractors and subcontractors; noncompliance with chapter; percentage of retainage on payments.
- Section 8-29-4 Withholding application and certification for payment; withholding payment; notice.
- Section 8-29-5 Waiver of right to receive interest.
- Section 8-29-6 Civil action.
- Section 8-29-7 Exemptions from chapter.
- Section 8-29-8 No amendment of existing laws; not applicable in certain civil actions.
Chapter 30 — BURIAL SERVICES, MERCHANDISE, AND PROPERTY.
- Section 8-30-1 Definitions.
- Section 8-30-2 Schedule of charges for burial services and merchandise.
- Section 8-30-3 Prohibited actions.
- Section 8-30-4 Penalty for violation of chapter.
Chapter 31 — ALABAMA UNCONSCIONABLE PRICING ACT.
- Section 8-31-1 Short title.
- Section 8-31-2 Definitions.
- Section 8-31-3 Prohibition of unconscionable pricing during declared state of emergency.
- Section 8-31-4 Determination of unconscionable price during a state of emergency.
- Section 8-31-5 Penalties for violation of chapter; penalties collected remitted to State Treasurer; suspension or revocation of license or certificate.
- Section 8-31-6 Private cause of action not created.
Chapter 32 — SERVICE CONTRACTS.
- Section 8-32-1 Purpose.
- Section 8-32-10 Enforcement provisions.
- Section 8-32-11 Rules and regulations.
- Section 8-32-12 Service contracts prior to January 1, 1998.
- Section 8-32-2 Definitions.
- Section 8-32-3 Requirements for selling or offering to sell service contracts.
- Section 8-32-4 Required provisions, reimbursement insurance policy.
- Section 8-32-5 Required provisions, service contracts.
- Section 8-32-6 Prohibited acts.
- Section 8-32-7 Record keeping requirements.
- Section 8-32-8 Cancellation of reimbursement insurance policy.
- Section 8-32-9 Obligation of reimbursement insurance policy insurers.
Chapter 33 — VEHICLE PROTECTION PRODUCT ACT.
- Section 8-33-1 Short title.
- Section 8-33-10 Record keeping requirements.
- Section 8-33-11 Enforcement provisions.
- Section 8-33-12 Rules and regulations.
- Section 8-33-13 Applicability.
- Section 8-33-2 Definitions.
- Section 8-33-3 Compliance.
- Section 8-33-4 Registration requirements.
- Section 8-33-5 Conditions for warrantors.
- Section 8-33-6 Conditions for policies.
- Section 8-33-7 Form and contents of warranty.
- Section 8-33-8 Cancellation of warranty.
- Section 8-33-9 Prohibited acts.