32-17A-1
Section 32-17A-1 Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings respectively ascribed to them, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) AFTERMARKET CRASH PART. A replacement for any of the nonmechanical sheet metal or plastic parts which generally constitute the exterior of a motor vehicle, including inner and outer panels. (2) INSTALLER. An individual who performs the work of replacing or repairing parts of a motor vehicle. (3) INSURER. Includes an insurance company and any person authorized to represent the insurer with respect to a claim and who is acting within the scope of the person's authority. (4) NONORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER AFTERMARKET CRASH PART. An aftermarket crash part made by any manufacturer other than the original vehicle manufacturer or his or her supplier. (5) REPAIR FACILITY. A motor vehicle dealer, garage, body shop, or other commercial entity which undertakes the repair or replacement of...
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8-20A-6
Section 8-20A-6 Statute of limitations. Any action brought under this chapter against the manufacturer shall be commenced within three years following the date of original delivery of the motor vehicle to the consumer. (Acts 1990, No. 90-479, p. 701, §6.)...
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8-21A-2
Section 8-21A-2 Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the ascribed meanings unless the context indicates a different meaning: (1) CONTINUING COMMERCIAL RELATIONSHIP. Any relationship in which the equipment dealer has been granted the right to sell and/or service equipment manufactured by the supplier. (2) COST or NET COST. The actual price paid by the dealer to the manufacturer, distributor, or wholesaler, plus freight costs paid by or charged to the dealer. (3) CURRENT NET PRICE. The dealer's price as listed in the supplier's effective price list and/or catalog. (4) DEALER CONTRACT, DEALER AGREEMENT, or FRANCHISE. An agreement or contract, expressed or implied, oral or written, by and between a supplier and a dealer by which the dealer is granted the right to purchase, sell, distribute, and/or service the supplier's equipment, and in which there is a community of interest in the marketing of farm tractors, lawn and garden equipment, light industrial...
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8-21C-10
Section 8-21C-10 Coercion prohibited. (a) A manufacturer or distributor may not coerce or attempt to coerce a dealer to do any of the following: (1) Purchase a product that the dealer did not order. (2) Enter into an agreement with the manufacturer or distributor. (3) Enter into an agreement that requires the dealer to submit its disputes to binding arbitration or otherwise waive rights or responsibilities provided under this chapter. (b) As used in this section, the term coerce includes, but is not limited to, threatening to terminate, cancel, or not renew a manufacturer and dealer agreement without good cause or threatening to withhold product lines the dealer is entitled to purchase pursuant to the manufacturer and dealer agreement or delay product delivery as an inducement to amending the manufacturer and dealer agreement. (Act 2011-636, p. 1529, §10.)...
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32-8-2
Section 32-8-2 Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: (1) CURRENT ADDRESS. A new address different from the address shown on the application or on the certificate of title. The owner, within 30 days after the address is changed from that shown on the application or on the certificate of title, shall notify the department of the change of address in the manner prescribed by the department. (2) DEALER. A person licensed as an automobile or motor vehicle dealer, or travel trailer dealer and engaged regularly in the business of buying, selling, or exchanging motor vehicles, trailers, semitrailers, trucks, tractors or other character of commercial or industrial motor vehicles, or travel trailers in this state, and having in this state an established place of business. (3) DEPARTMENT. The Department of Revenue of this state. (4)...
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32-8-8
Section 32-8-8 Right of inspection for violations. (a) Any sheriff, deputy sheriff, policeman of an incorporated municipality or duly authorized representative of the Department of Public Safety or Department of Revenue of this state may enter into the premises of any automobile salvage dealer, junkyard, automobile, or other motor vehicle dealer licensed therefor by the State of Alabama or any political subdivision thereof and inspect the identification numbers of all motor vehicles or parts thereof contained on said premises, at any time of the day or night in order to enforce the provisions of this chapter. (b) Any sheriff, deputy sheriff, policeman of an incorporated municipality, or duly authorized commissioned law enforcement officer of the Department of Public Safety or the Department of Revenue of this state shall have the power to serve and execute any and all search warrants obtained in accordance with law for the purposes of the provisions of this chapter. (c) Interference by...
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40-12-392
Section 40-12-392 License - Applications; inspection of records; restrictions on sales; liability insurance. (a) The application for a master dealer license shall be in such form and shall be subject to such rules as may be prescribed by the commissioner. An application shall be verified by the oath or affirmation of the applicant. If the applicant is a sole proprietorship, the application shall contain the name and residence of the applicant. If the applicant is a partnership, the application shall contain the names and residences of each partner. If the applicant is a corporation, the application shall contain the names and residences of the officers and directors. If the applicant is a new motor vehicle dealer, or used motor vehicle dealer in this state, the application shall contain the state sales tax number assigned to the applicant. The application shall enumerate the number of new and used vehicles sold during the previous calendar year; describe the exact location of the place...
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8-20-14
Section 8-20-14 Applicability of chapter. This chapter shall apply to all franchise or dealer agreements in force and effect on March 9, 2010, and to all franchise or dealer agreements, amendments, and renewals to dealer agreements made after March 9, 2010. The Motor Vehicle Franchise Act and Act 2010-198, shall supersede and control all provisions of any franchise or dealer agreement inconsistent with Act 2010-198 or the Motor Vehicle Franchise Act. Act 2010-198 and the Motor Vehicle Franchise Act shall not be modified or superseded by a choice of law clause in any franchise or dealer agreement, waiver, or other written instrument. These provisions shall apply to all written agreements between a manufacturer and dealer including, but not limited to, the franchise offering, the franchise agreement, sales of goods, services or advertising, leases or deeds of trust of real or personal property, promises to pay, security interests, pledges, insurance contracts, advertising contracts,...
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32-6-214
Section 32-6-214 Valid 20 days; renewed, successive tags. Each temporary license tag and temporary registration certificate issued hereunder shall be valid for 20 days from the date of issuance and shall be used only on the vehicle for which issued. No temporary license tag shall be renewed nor shall successive temporary license tags be issued in connection with the same motor vehicle. Provided, however, that a probate judge or other county official authorized and required by law to issue motor vehicle license tags issuing a temporary license tag under the provisions of Section 32-6-213 may issue a temporary license tag for a motor vehicle which has previously received a temporary license tag issued by some other designated agent, manufacturer, or dealer and further may issue successive temporary license tags in connection with the same motor vehicle for periods not to exceed a total of 60 days. (Acts 1979, No. 79-817, p. 1516, §5.)...
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32-6-216
Section 32-6-216 Content of license; copies of certificate. Every designated agent or manufacturer or dealer qualifying under Section 32-6-212 issuing a temporary license tag shall insert clearly and indelibly on the face of each temporary license tag the date of issuance and expiration, the make and vehicle identification number of the motor vehicle for which issued and such other information as the department shall require. Upon issuance of a temporary license tag, the designated agent, manufacturer, or dealer shall also deliver to the owner a temporary registration certificate upon a form prescribed by the department. The designated agent, manufacturer or dealer shall retain a copy of the temporary registration certificate and shall transmit the original of such certificate to the department, one copy to the judge of probate or other county official authorized and required by law to issue motor vehicle license tags of the county in which the temporary license tag is issued, and one...
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