Alabama § 8-1-127 - Futures Contracts Made in Another State.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 8-1-127 — Futures Contracts Made in Another State., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8-1-127. Futures Contracts Made in Another State.
If any person shall consent while in this state to become a party to any futures contract contrary to Section 8-1-126, made in another state, or if any person shall become, as agent of any person or corporation, a party to any such contract made in another state or in this state do any act or in any way aid in the making or furthering such contract so made in another state, he shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, shall be fined not less than $50 nor more than $200 and may be sentenced to hard labor for not less than one month nor more than six months.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 8-1-127
What does Code of Alabama § 8-1-127 cover?
Section 8-1-127 ("Futures Contracts Made in Another State.") 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.
How do I cite Alabama § 8-1-127?
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