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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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34-14-9
Section 34-14-9 Complaint and hearing; appeal; disciplinary actions. (a) Any person wishing
to make a complaint against a licensee or apprentice under this chapter shall reduce the same
to writing and file his or her complaint with the board within one year from the date of the
action upon which the complaint is based. If the board investigates and determines the charges
made in the complaint are sufficient to warrant a hearing to determine whether the license
issued under this chapter shall be suspended or revoked, it shall make an order fixing a time
and place for a hearing and require the licensee complained against to appear and defend against
the complaint. The order shall have annexed thereto a copy of the complaint. The order and
copy of the complaint shall be served upon the licensee at least 20 days before the date set
for hearing, either personally or by registered or certified mail sent to the licensee's last
known address. Continuances or adjournment of hearing date shall...
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5-18-8
Section 5-18-8 License - Place of business of licensee. (a) Separate license for each place
of business. - Not more than one place of business shall be maintained under the same license,
but the supervisor may issue additional licenses to the same licensee upon his compliance
with all the provisions of this chapter governing the issuance of the first or original license.
(b) Removal. - No change in the place of business of a licensee to a location outside of the
original municipality shall be permitted under the same license. When a licensee wishes to
change his place of business within the same municipality, he shall give written notice thereof
to the supervisor who shall investigate the facts and, if he shall find the proposed location
is reasonably accessible to borrowers under existing loan contracts, shall enter an order
permitting the change and shall amend the license accordingly. If the supervisor shall not
so find, he shall enter an order denying the licensee such permission...
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34-11-11.2
Section 34-11-11.2 Complaints; investigation; hearing; sanctions. (a) Any person or entity,
including the board or its staff, may file a complaint alleging a violation of this chapter
against any individual licensee, certified intern, or firm holding a certificate of authorization
or against an unlicensed individual or firm. The complaint shall be in writing, shall be signed
by the complainant, shall state specifically the facts on which the complaint is based, and
shall be filed with the executive director of the board. (b) The board may designate one or
more individuals to investigate and report to it on any matter related to its lawful duties
and may employ legal counsel as the board may deem necessary or desirable. An investigation
may be made upon receipt of a complaint. The board may resolve violations by agreement between
the board and the respondent with or without the filing of formal charges. (c) All complaints
shall be reviewed by an investigative committee designated by the...
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5-26-13
Section 5-26-13 Enforcement authorities, violations, and penalties. (1) In order to ensure
the effective supervision and enforcement of this chapter the supervisor may: (a) Deny, suspend,
revoke, condition, or decline to renew a license for a violation of this chapter, rules or
regulations issued under this chapter or order or directive entered under this chapter, or
for failure to comply with any other state or federal law, including the rules and regulations
thereunder, applicable to any business authorized or conducted under this act. (b) Deny, suspend,
revoke, condition, or decline to renew a license if an applicant or licensee fails at any
time to meet the requirements of Section 5-26-6 or Section 5-26-9, or withholds information
or makes a material misstatement in an application for a license or renewal of a license.
(c) Order restitution against persons subject to this chapter for violations of this chapter.
(d) Impose fines on persons subject to this chapter pursuant to...
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34-1-14
Section 34-1-14 Hearings; judicial review. (a) Commencement of proceeding. The board may initiate
proceedings under this chapter either on its own motion or on the complaint of any person.
(b) Notice; service and contents. A written notice stating the nature of the charge or charges
against the accused and the time and place of the hearing before the board on such charges
shall be served on the accused not less than 30 days prior to the date of said hearing either
personally or by mailing a copy thereof by registered or certified mail to the address of
the accused last known to the board. (c) Failure to appear. If, after having been served with
the notice of hearing as provided for herein, the accused fails to appear at said hearing
and defend, the board may proceed to hear evidence against him or her and may enter such order
as shall be justified by the evidence, which order shall be final unless he or she petitions
for a review thereof as provided herein; provided, that within 30...
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24-8-12
Section 24-8-12 Filing of complaint; investigation and notice; resolution by informal methods;
filing of answer; local fair housing law; conciliation agreement; completion of investigation;
final administrative disposition; burden of proof; termination of efforts to obtain voluntary
compliance. (a) A person who claims to have been injured by a discriminatory housing practice,
or who believes that he or she may be injured by a discriminatory housing practice that is
about to occur, may file a complaint with the office. Complaints shall be in writing and shall
contain information and be in a form required by the office. Upon receipt of a complaint,
the office shall serve notice upon the aggrieved person of the time limits and choices of
forums provided under this chapter and shall furnish a copy of the complaint to the person
who allegedly committed the discriminatory housing practice or is about to commit the alleged
discriminatory housing practice and serve notice of the procedural...
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5-2A-80
Section 5-2A-80 Created; supervisor of bureau; inspections; records, reports, etc., not open
to public. To administer and enforce the provisions of chapter 18 of this title, there is
hereby created in the State Banking Department the Bureau of Loans. The Superintendent of
Banks shall, with the approval of the Governor and subject to the provisions of the merit
system, appoint a Supervisor of the Bureau of Loans, who shall be the chief of the Bureau
of Loans, and such other employees of said bureau as may be necessary. The Supervisor of the
Bureau of Loans shall take and file with the Secretary of State the official oath and shall
give bond in the penal sum of $10,000.00 for the faithful performance of the duties of his
office. The Supervisor of the Bureau of Loans, for the purpose of discovering violations of
Chapter 18 of this title, may investigate the loans and business of every person, copartnership
and corporation by whom or by which any such loan shall be made, whether such...
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8-12A-2
Section 8-12A-2 Assertion of patent infringement in bad faith. (a) A person may not assert
a claim of patent infringement in bad faith. (b) The Attorney General may investigate claims
of patent infringement alleged to have been made in bad faith and may do both of the following:
(1) Issue subpoenas to any person to appear and produce relevant papers, documents, and physical
evidence, and administer an oath or affirmation to any person, in aid of any investigation
or inquiry into possible violations of this chapter. Subpoenas shall be served in accordance
with the appropriate Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure. Upon failure of a person without lawful
excuse to obey a subpoena, the Attorney General may apply to a court of competent jurisdiction
for an order compelling compliance. After an action is commenced, discovery may proceed in
accordance with the Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure. (2) Initiate a civil action in the name
of the state, as necessary, to seek injunctive and any other...
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22-20A-3
Section 22-20A-3 Suppliers and food service establishments to provide required information.
(a) Any person who supplies farm-raised fish or wild fish to a food service establishment
shall provide information of the country of origin of the product to the food service establishment
as required by federal law. The State Health Officer, upon verified complaint and in compliance
with all applicable state and federal law, shall investigate any and all reports of noncompliance
with this subsection. Upon receipt of the verified complaint, a copy of the complaint shall
be given to the food service establishment. (b) If farm-raised fish or wild fish is supplied
to a food service establishment and the fish or fish product is not required to be labeled
with the country of origin pursuant to the requirements of federal law, the supplier of the
fish or fish product or the food service establishment shall not be required to provide any
additional information to comply with this article. (c) A food...
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