Alabama § 39-5-3 - Actions to Recover Funds Received Under Such Contracts.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 39-5-3 — Actions to Recover Funds Received Under Such Contracts., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39-5-3. Actions to Recover Funds Received Under Such Contracts.
An action shall be brought by the Attorney General or may be brought by any interested citizen, in the name and for the benefit of the awarding authority, to recover paid public funds from the contractor, its surety, or any person receiving funds under any public works contract let in violation of or contrary to this title or any other provision of law, if there is clear and convincing evidence that the contractor, its surety, or such person knew of the violation before execution of the contract. The action shall be commenced within three years of final settlement of the contract.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 39-5-3
What does Code of Alabama § 39-5-3 cover?
Section 39-5-3 ("Actions to Recover Funds Received Under Such Contracts.") 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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