Section 8-31-1 – Short Title.
Section 8-31-1 Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Alabama Unconscionable Pricing Act.” (Acts 1996, No. 96-171, p. 195, §1.)
Section 8-31-2 – Definitions.
Section 8-31-2 Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following words and phrases have the following meanings unless a different meaning is required by the context: (1) COMMODITY. Any goods, services, materials, merchandise, supplies, equipment, resources, or other articles of commerce, and includes, without limitation, all services offered or provided or work performed or offered […]
Section 8-31-3 – Prohibition of Unconscionable Pricing During Declared State of Emergency.
Section 8-31-3 Prohibition of unconscionable pricing during declared state of emergency. It is unlawful and a violation of Section 8-19-5, for any person to impose unconscionable prices for the sale or rental of any commodity or rental facility during the period of a declared state of emergency. (Acts 1996, No. 96-171, p. 195, §3.)
Section 8-31-4 – Determination of Unconscionable Price During a State of Emergency.
Section 8-31-4 Determination of unconscionable price during a state of emergency. It is prima facie evidence that a price is unconscionable if any person, during a state of emergency declared pursuant to the powers granted to the Governor in Section 31-9-8, charges a price that exceeds, by an amount equal to or in excess of […]
Section 8-31-5 – Penalties for Violation of Chapter; Penalties Collected Remitted to State Treasurer; Suspension or Revocation of License or Certificate.
Section 8-31-5 Penalties for violation of chapter; penalties collected remitted to State Treasurer; suspension or revocation of license or certificate. (a) Upon an entry of judgement or decree for a violation of this chapter, the court shall impose a civil penalty not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) per violation with an aggregate total not […]
Section 8-31-6 – Private Cause of Action Not Created.
Section 8-31-6 Private cause of action not created. Nothing in this chapter creates a private cause of action in favor of any person damaged by a violation of this chapter. (Acts 1996, No. 96-171, p. 195, §6.)