Notwithstanding anything in this part to the contrary, a person who fails to pay the amount of a civil penalty or to contest liability in a timely manner is entitled to an adjudicative hearing on the violation if:

(1) The person files an affidavit with the hearing officer stating the date on which the person received the notice of violation that was mailed to the person, if not received by the 10th day after the notice of violation is mailed.

Attorney's Note

Under the Alabama Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Violationup to 30 daysup to $200
For details, see Ala. Code § 13A-5-7

Terms Used In Alabama Code 45-37-210.26

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
(2) Within 15 days of the date of actual receipt, the person requests an administrative adjudicative hearing.
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