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 8-31-3

  • Joint resolution: A legislative measure which requires the approval of both chambers.
  • person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Alabama Code 1-1-1

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 for any time periods and in any affected areas specified in a proclamation by the Governor or a joint resolution of the Legislature issued pursuant to Section 31-9-8(a).