Section 8-27-1 – Short Title.
Section 8-27-1 Short title. This chapter may be cited as the “Alabama Trade Secrets Act.” (Acts 1987, No. 87-669, p. 1195, §6.)
Section 8-29-7 – Exemptions From Chapter.
Section 8-29-7 Exemptions from chapter. This chapter does not apply to the following: (1) Residential homebuilders. (2) Improvements to real property intended for residential purposes which consist of 16 or fewer residential units. (3) Contracts, subcontracts, or sub-subcontracts in the amount of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) or less. (4) Contracts with the state or local […]
Section 8-32-5 – Required Provisions, Service Contracts.
Section 8-32-5 Required provisions, service contracts. (a) Service contracts sold or offered for sale in this state, in their entirety, shall be written, printed, or typed in eight point type size, or larger, and shall comply with the requirements set forth in this section, as applicable. (b) Service contracts insured under a reimbursement insurance policy […]
Section 8-27-2 – Definitions.
Section 8-27-2 Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings, respectively, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) TRADE SECRET. A “trade secret” is information that: a. Is used or intended for use in a trade or business; b. Is included or embodied in a formula, pattern, compilation, computer […]
Section 8-29-8 – No Amendment of Existing Laws; Not Applicable in Certain Civil Actions.
Section 8-29-8 No amendment of existing laws; not applicable in certain civil actions. This chapter does not amend or modify existing laws relating to mechanics and materialmen liens and shall not be applicable in civil actions pursuant to Title 35, Chapter 11, Division 8. (Acts 1995, No. 95-380, p. 775, §8.)
Section 8-32-6 – Prohibited Acts.
Section 8-32-6 Prohibited acts. (a) A provider shall not use in its name the words insurance, casualty, surety, mutual, or any other words descriptive of the insurance, casualty, or surety business; or a name deceptively similar to the name or description of any insurance or surety corporation, or to the name of any other provider. […]
Section 8-27-3 – Misappropriation.
Section 8-27-3 Misappropriation. A person who discloses or uses the trade secret of another, without a privilege to do so, is liable to the other for misappropriation of the trade secret if: (1) That person discovered the trade secret by improper means; (2) That person’s disclosure or use constitutes a breach of confidence reposed in […]
Section 8-30-1 – Definitions.
Section 8-30-1 Definitions. The following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) BURIAL MERCHANDISE. Any merchandise normally offered or sold by a cemetery for use in connection with the interment, entombment, or inurnment of human remains. This includes, but is not limited to, subterranean crypts, mausoleums, markers, and monuments, whether bronze or otherwise, bronze plaques […]
Section 8-32-7 – Record Keeping Requirements.
Section 8-32-7 Record keeping requirements. (a)(1) The provider shall keep accurate accounts, books, and records concerning transactions regulated under this chapter. (2) The provider’s accounts, books, and records shall include the following: a. Copies of each type of service contract sold. b. The name and address of each service contract holder to the extent that […]
Section 8-27-4 – Remedies for Actual or Threatened Misappropriation; Intentional Remuneration of a Third Party for Misappropriation.
Section 8-27-4 Remedies for actual or threatened misappropriation; intentional remuneration of a third party for misappropriation. (a) The remedies available for actual or threatened misappropriation of a trade secret are: (1) To the extent that they are not duplicative: a. Such injunctive and other equitable relief as may be appropriate with respect to any actual […]