8-33-2
Section 8-33-2 Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings: (1) ADMINISTRATOR. A third party other than the warrantor who is designated by the warrantor to be responsible for the administration of vehicle protection product warranties. (2) COMMISSIONER. The Commissioner of the Department of Insurance. (3) DEPARTMENT. The Department of Insurance. (4) INCIDENTAL COSTS. Expenses specified in the warranty incurred by the warranty holder related to the failure of the vehicle protection product to perform as provided in the warranty. Incidental costs may include, without limitation, insurance policy deductibles, rental vehicle charges, the difference between the actual value of the stolen vehicle at the time of theft and the cost of a replacement vehicle, sales taxes, registration fees, transaction fees, and mechanical inspection fees. (5) SERVICE CONTRACT. A contract or agreement as defined in subdivision (13) of Section 8-32-2. (6) VEHICLE...
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8-33-6
Section 8-33-6 Conditions for policies. No warranty reimbursement insurance policy shall be issued, sold, or offered for sale in this state unless the policy meets the following conditions: (1) The policy states that the issuer of the policy will reimburse or pay on behalf of the vehicle protection product warrantor all covered sums which the warrantor is legally obligated to pay or will provide all service that the warrantor is legally obligated to perform according to the warrantor's contractual obligations under the provisions of the insured warranties sold by the warrantor. (2) The policy states that in the event payment due under the terms of the warranty is not provided by the warrantor within 60 days after proof of loss has been filed according to the terms of the warranty by the warranty holder, the warranty holder may file directly with the warranty reimbursement insurance company for reimbursement. (3) The policy provides that a warranty reimbursement insurance company that...
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8-33-4
Section 8-33-4 Registration requirements. (a) A person may not operate as a warrantor or represent to the public that the person is a warrantor unless the person is registered with the department on a form prescribed by the commissioner. (b) Warrantor registration records shall be filed annually and shall be updated within 30 days of any change. The registration records shall contain the following information: (1) The warrantor's name, any fictitious names under which the warrantor does business in the state, principal office address, and telephone number. (2) The name and address of the warrantor's agent for service of process in the state if other than the warrantor. (3) The names of the warrantor's executive officer or officers directly responsible for the warrantor's vehicle protection product business. (4) The name, address, and telephone number of any administrators designated by the warrantor to be responsible for the administration of vehicle protection product warranties in...
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8-33-7
Section 8-33-7 Form and contents of warranty. (a) Every vehicle protection product warranty in its entirety shall be written, printed, or typed in eight point type size or larger and shall not be sold or offered for sale in this state unless the warranty: (1) States that the obligations of the warrantor to the warranty holder are guaranteed under a warranty reimbursement insurance policy if the warrantor elects to meet its financial responsibility obligations under subsection (b) of Section 8-33-5 or states that the obligations of the warrantor under the warranty are backed by the full faith and credit of the warrantor if the warrantor elects to meet its financial responsibility obligations under subsection (c) of Section 8-33-5. (2) States that in the event a warranty holder must make a claim against a party other than the warranty reimbursement insurance policy issuer, the warranty holder is entitled to make a direct claim against the insurer upon the failure of the warrantor to pay...
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8-32-2
Section 8-32-2 Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) ADMINISTRATOR. The person designated by a provider to be responsible for the administration of service contracts or the service contracts plan or to make the filings required by this chapter. (2) COMMISSIONER. The Commissioner of Insurance of this state. (3) CONSUMER. A natural person who buys, primarily for personal, family, or household purposes, and not for resale, any tangible personal property normally used for personal, family, or household purposes and not for commercial or research purposes. (4) MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT. A contract of limited duration that provides for scheduled maintenance only. (5) MANUFACTURER. A person that is one of the following: a. A manufacturer or producer of property that sells the property under its own name or label. b. A subsidiary of the person who manufactures or produces the property. c. A corporation which owns at least 80 percent of the...
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8-33-10
Section 8-33-10 Record keeping requirements. (a) All vehicle protection product warrantors shall keep accurate accounts, books, and records concerning transactions regulated under this chapter. (b) A vehicle protection product warrantor's accounts, books, and records shall include: (1) Copies of all vehicle protection product warranties. (2) The name and address of each warranty holder. (3) The dates, amounts, and descriptions of all receipts, claims, and expenditures. (c) A vehicle protection product warrantor shall retain all required accounts, books, and records pertaining to each warranty holder for at least two years after the specified period of coverage has expired. A warrantor discontinuing business in this state shall maintain its records until it furnishes the commissioner satisfactory proof that it has discharged all obligations to warranty holders in this state. (d) Vehicle protection product warrantors shall make all accounts, books, and records concerning transactions...
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40-27-1
Section 40-27-1 Compact adopted; terms. The following Multistate Tax Compact is hereby approved, adopted and enacted into law by the State of Alabama: Multistate Tax Compact Article I. Purposes. The purposes of this compact are to: 1. Facilitate proper determination of state and local tax liability of multistate taxpayers, including the equitable apportionment of tax bases and settlement of apportionment disputes. 2. Promote uniformity or compatibility in significant components of tax systems. 3. Facilitate taxpayer convenience and compliance in the filing of tax returns and in other phases of tax administration. 4. Avoid duplicative taxation. Article II. Definitions. As used in this compact: 1. "State" means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or any territory or possession of the United States. 2. "Subdivision" means any governmental unit or special district of a state. 3. "Taxpayer" means any corporation, partnership, firm,...
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8-33-5
Section 8-33-5 Conditions for warrantors. (a) No vehicle protection product shall be sold or offered for sale in this state unless the warrantor meets one of the conditions in subsection (b) or (c) in order to ensure adequate performance under the warranty. No other financial security requirements or financial standards for warrantors shall be required. (b) The vehicle protection product warrantor is insured under a warranty reimbursement insurance policy issued by an insurer authorized to do business in this state which provides that: (1) The insurer will pay to, or on behalf of, the warrantor 100 percent of all sums that the warrantor is legally obligated to pay according to the warrantor's contractual obligations under the warrantor's vehicle protection product warranty. (2) A true and correct copy of the warranty reimbursement insurance policy has been filed with the commissioner by the warrantor. (3) The policy contains the provision required in Section 8-33-6. (c)(1) The vehicle...
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8-33-3
Section 8-33-3 Compliance. (a) No vehicle protection product may be sold or offered for sale in this state unless the seller, warrantor, and administrator, if any, comply with the provisions of this chapter. (b) Vehicle protection product warrantors and related vehicle protection product sellers and warranty administrators complying with this chapter are not required to comply with and are not subject to any other provision of the Alabama Insurance Code. (c) Service contract providers who do not sell vehicle protection products are not subject to the requirements of this chapter and sales of vehicle protection products are exempt from the requirements of Chapter 32. (d) Warranties, indemnity agreements, and guarantees that are not provided as a part of a vehicle protection product are not subject to this chapter. (Act 2006-600, p. 1638, ยง3.)...
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8-21C-2
Section 8-21C-2 Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings: (1) AREA OF SALES RESPONSIBILITY. The geographical area, agreed to by the dealer and the manufacturer or the distributor or in the manufacturer and dealer agreement, within which the dealer has the exclusive right to display or sell new recreational vehicles of a particular line-make of the manufacturer or distributor to the retail public. (2) CAMPING TRAILER. A vehicular unit that is mounted on wheels and constructed with collapsible partial side walls that fold for towing by another vehicle and unfold at the campsite to provide temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, or travel use. (3) DEALER. Any person, firm, corporation, or business engaged in the business of selling recreational vehicles to the general public and that maintains a permanent business establishment including a service and repair facility which offers mechanical services for the recreational...
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