Section 8-19-14 – Statute of Limitations.
Section 8-19-14 Statute of limitations. No action may be brought under this chapter more than one year after the person bringing the action discovers or reasonably should have discovered the act or practice which is the subject of the action, but in no event may any action be brought under this chapter more than four […]
Section 8-19-15 – Savings Clause.
Section 8-19-15 Savings clause. (a) The civil remedies provided herein and the civil remedies available at common law, by statute or otherwise, for fraud, misrepresentation, deceit, suppression of material facts or fraudulent concealment are mutually exclusive. An election to pursue the civil remedies prescribed in this chapter shall exclude and be a surrender of all […]
Section 8-19-1 – Short Title.
Section 8-19-1 Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Deceptive Trade Practices Act.” (Acts 1981, No. 81-355, p. 510, §1.)
Section 8-19-2 – Legislative Intent.
Section 8-19-2 Legislative intent. The public health, welfare and interest require a strong and effective consumer protection program to protect the interest of both the consuming public and the legitimate businessperson. (Acts 1981, No. 81-355, p. 510, §2.)
Section 8-19-3 – Definitions.
Section 8-19-3 Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings hereinafter ascribed to them: (1) ATTORNEY GENERAL. The Attorney General of the State of Alabama or his or her duly designated representatives. (2) BONA FIDE INVENTORY REPURCHASE PROGRAM. A program by which an entity repurchases from a salesperson […]