Alabama § 13A-9-44 - Limitation on Criminal Liability for False Advertising and Bait Advertising by Broadcasters, Publishers, Etc.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 13A-9-44 — Limitation on Criminal Liability for False Advertising and Bait Advertising by Broadcasters, Publishers, Etc., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13A-9-44. Limitation on Criminal Liability for False Advertising and Bait Advertising by Broadcasters, Publishers, Etc.
A television or radio broadcasting station, or a publisher or printer of a newspaper, magazine or other form of printed advertising, which broadcasts, publishes or prints a false advertisement or a bait advertisement of another person or a telephone company which furnishes service to a subscriber, without knowledge of the advertiser’s or subscriber’s intent, plan or purpose, does not commit a crime under Sections 13A-9-42 and 13A-9-43.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 13A-9-44
What does Code of Alabama § 13A-9-44 cover?
Section 13A-9-44 ("Limitation on Criminal Liability for False Advertising and Bait Advertising by Broadcasters, Publishers, Etc.") 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 § 13A-9-44?
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Is this the official text of Alabama law?
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