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8-19-10
Section 8-19-10 Private right of action. (a) Any person who commits one or more of the acts
or practices declared unlawful under this chapter and thereby causes monetary damage to a
consumer, and any person who commits one or more of the acts or practices declared unlawful
in subdivisions (19) and (20) of Section 8-19-5 and thereby causes monetary damage to another
person, shall be liable to each consumer or other person for: (1) Any actual damages sustained
by such consumer or person, or the sum of $100, whichever is greater; or (2) Up to three times
any actual damages, in the court's discretion. In making its determination under this subsection,
the court shall consider, among other relevant factors, the amount of actual damages awarded,
the frequency of the unlawful acts or practices, the number of persons adversely affected
thereby, and the extent to which the unlawful acts or practices were committed intentionally;
and (3) In the case of any successful action or counterclaim to...
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13A-9-76
Section 13A-9-76 Enforcement of provisions by injunction, cancellation of registration, etc.;
civil penalties. (a) In addition to any other remedy under this article, the Attorney General
of the State of Alabama, the district attorneys of the respective counties of the State of
Alabama, or an affected charitable organization may bring an action against a charitable organization,
professional fund raiser, professional solicitor, or commercial co-venturer, and any other
persons acting for or on their behalf to enjoin the charitable organization and other persons
from continuing the solicitation or collection of funds or property or engaging therein or
doing any acts in furtherance thereof; and to cancel any registration statement previously
filed with the Attorney General whenever the Attorney General or a district attorney shall
have reason to believe that the charitable organization is acting in the following manner:
(1) Operating in violation of the provisions of this article. (2)...
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34-24-336
Section 34-24-336 Continuing medical education. (a) It shall be the duty of the State Board
of Medical Examiners to promote continuing medical education of all physicians and osteopaths
licensed by the commission and is empowered to spend a portion of its funds in any manner
it deems desirable for carrying out this purpose. The board is specifically empowered to provide
funds to any nonprofit corporation for the purpose of conducting continuing medical education
programs without being bound by the provisions of any law requiring competitive bidding. Such
programs must be open to all licensed physicians and osteopaths without regard to membership
in any professional organization. (b) The board shall adopt a program of continuing medical
education for all licensees living in the State of Alabama not later than October 1, 1991.
After that date, successful completion of the requirements of the continuing medical education
program shall be a requisite for license renewal. Licensees who...
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11-49B-7
Section 11-49B-7 Powers of authority. The authority shall exercise, subject to this chapter,
the following powers and duties necessary to the discharge of its powers and duties in corporate
form: (1) To have succession by its corporate name for the duration of time, which may be
perpetual, subject to the provisions of Section 11-49B-19 specified in its certificate of
incorporation. (2) To sue and be sued in its own name in civil suits and actions and to defend
suits against it. (3) To adopt and make use of a corporate seal and to alter the seal at pleasure.
(4) To adopt and alter bylaws for the regulation and conduct of its affairs and business.
(5) To acquire, receive, and take, by purchase, gift, lease, devise, or otherwise, and to
hold property of every description, real, personal, or mixed, whether located in one or more
counties or municipalities and whether located within or outside the authorizing county. (6)
To make, enter into, and execute contracts, agreements, leases, and...
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22-30A-5
Section 22-30A-5 Identification of inactive or abandoned sites and liable parties by director;
development and implementation of cleanup plan; public comment period; orders; notice and
hearing; payment and reimbursement of expenses; appeal; recovery of expenses by order or civil
action; penalties. (a) The director shall identify inactive or abandoned hazardous substance
sites, as defined herein, within the State of Alabama. Once identified the director shall
refer to the most current national priorities list ("NPL") of the United States
Environmental Protection Agency under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation
and Liability Act of 1980, ("CERCLA") 42 U.S.C. ยง9601 et seq. Any Alabama site
identified by the director that also appears on the NPL shall not be subject to this chapter,
except for the matching funds provision of Section 22-30A-3(c). (b) For all sites so identified
by the director, not appearing on the NPL, the director shall attempt to identify all...
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24-8-13
Section 24-8-13 Recommendation for hearing by investigator; order for hearing; parties' right
to take civil action; amendment of complaint; subpoenas; refusal to allow discovery; hearing;
panel opinion and order; review. (a) If not sooner resolved, the investigator, upon completion
of his investigation, shall submit to ADECA a statement of the facts disclosed by his investigation
and recommend either that the complaint be dismissed or that a panel of office members be
designated to hear the complaint. ADECA, after review of the case file and the statement and
recommendation of the investigator, shall issue an order either of dismissal or for a hearing,
which is not subject to judicial or other further review. (b) If the order is for dismissal,
ADECA shall mail a copy of the order to the complainant and the respondent at their last known
addresses. The complainant may bring an action against the respondent in circuit court within
90 days of the date of the dismissal or within one year...
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25-4-54
Section 25-4-54 Contribution rates for employers subject to benefit charges; determination
of individual benefit charges. (a) Determination of contribution rates. (1) For the 12-month
period beginning on January 1 of each year which begins after December 31, 1996, any employer
whose experience rating account has been subject to benefit charges throughout at least the
fiscal year, as defined in Section 25-4-4, immediately preceding such January 1, shall have
his or her rate determined by the Unemployment Compensation Fund's liability for benefits
paid to his or her employees, modified by the fund's balance as of the most recent June 30.
The employment record of an organization which has been making payments in lieu of contributions
but which elects to change to payment of contributions shall be deemed to have been chargeable
with benefits throughout the period (not to exceed three fiscal years) with respect to which
it was making payments in lieu of contributions and its benefit charges...
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8-20-4
Section 8-20-4 Unfair and deceptive trade practices. Notwithstanding the terms, provisions,
or conditions of any dealer agreement or franchise or the terms or provisions of any waiver,
prior to the termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal of any dealer agreement or franchise,
the following acts or conduct shall constitute unfair and deceptive trade practices: (1) For
any manufacturer, factory branch, factory representative, distributor, or wholesaler, distributor
branch, or distributor representative to coerce or attempt to coerce any motor vehicle dealer
to do any of the following: a. To accept, buy, or order any motor vehicle or vehicles, appliances,
equipment, parts, or accessories therefor, or any other commodity or commodities or service
or services which such motor vehicle dealer has not voluntarily ordered or requested except
items required by applicable local, state, or federal law; or to require a motor vehicle dealer
to accept, buy, order, or purchase such items in order to...
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8-32-10
Section 8-32-10 Enforcement provisions. (a) The commissioner may conduct investigations or
examinations of providers, administrators, insurers, or other persons to enforce this chapter
and protect service contract holders in this state. Upon request of the commissioner, the
provider shall make all accounts, books, and records concerning service contracts sold in
this state by the provider available to the commissioner which are necessary to enable the
commissioner to reasonably determine compliance or noncompliance with this chapter. (b) Providers,
administrators, or insurers being examined shall pay to the commissioner the travel expense
to and from such examination, a living expense allowance at reasonable rates customary for
the examination in the state where the examination takes place and as established or adopted
by regulation of the commissioner, and the compensation of the examiners making the examination,
upon presentation by the commissioner of a detailed account of the...
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34-11-35
Section 34-11-35 Powers of the board. (a) The board shall have the power to adopt and amend
bylaws and rules not inconsistent with the constitution and laws of this state, as may be
reasonably necessary for the proper performance of its duties and the regulation of its procedures,
meetings, records, examinations, and conduct. The board shall have the power to adopt and
amend from time to time rules of professional conduct for professional engineers, engineer
interns, professional land surveyors, land surveyor interns, and corporations, partnerships,
or firms holding certificates of authorization. The board shall adopt and have an official
seal, which shall be affixed to each certificate issued. (b) In carrying into effect its duties
in any case involving the revocation of licensure or any disciplinary proceeding involving
a licensee or the holder of a certificate of authorization or practicing or offering to practice
without licensure, or false statement in connection with an...
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