Alabama § 26-1A-103 - Applicability.
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§ 26-1A-103. Applicability.
(a) This chapter applies to all powers of attorney, executed on or after January 1, 2012, except:
(1) a power to the extent it is coupled with an interest in the subject of the power, including a power given to or for the benefit of a creditor in connection with a credit transaction;
(2) a proxy or other delegation to exercise voting rights or management rights with respect to an entity; and
(3) a power created on a form prescribed by a government or governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality for a governmental purpose.
(b) A power to make health care decisions executed on or after January 1, 2012, is governed by Section 26-1A-404. Nothing in this chapter shall affect any action taken under the Natural Death Act, Chapter 8A of Title 22.
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What does Code of Alabama § 26-1A-103 cover?
Section 26-1A-103 ("Applicability.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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