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Alabama Deceptive Trade Practices Laws
Explanation of Chart and More Information on Deceptive Trade Practices
| Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act Adopted | No §§8-19-1 et seq. |
| False Advertising Forbidden | Yes (§13A-9-42) |
| Who May Bring Suit | Private parties, attorney general, district attorney (§8-19-8) |
| Remedies Available | Restraining orders (§8-19-8); actual damages or $100, whichever is greater, or in court's discretion up to three times actual damages (§8-19-10); continuous willful violation is Class A misdemeanor (§8-19-12); civil penalty up to $25,000 per violation (§8-19-11) |
| Auto Odometer Tampering Forbidden | Yes §8-19-5(15) |
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