Alabama § 16-46-4 - False Statements; Promises of Employment; Fraud.

Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 16-46-4 — False Statements; Promises of Employment; Fraud., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 16-46-4. False Statements; Promises of Employment; Fraud.

No person shall do any of the following:

(1) Make or cause to be made any statement or representation, oral, written, or visual, in connection with the operation of a school or the offering of a course, if such person knows or reasonably should know the statement or representation to be false, inaccurate, or misleading.

(2) Promise or guarantee employment utilizing information, training, or skill purported to be provided or otherwise enhanced by a course or school, unless such person offers the student or prospective student a bona fide contract of employment agreeing to employ the student or prospective student for a period of not less than six months in a business or other enterprise regularly conducted by him or her and in which such information, training, or skill is a normal condition of employment.

(3) Do any act constituting part of the conduct of operating a school or administration of a course or the obtaining of students therefor if such person knows or reasonably should know that any phase or incident of the conduct or operation of the school or administration of the course is being carried on by the use of fraud, deception, or other misrepresentation or by a person or persons operating a school without a license or soliciting students without a permit provided for by this chapter.

Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 16-46-4

What does Code of Alabama § 16-46-4 cover?

Section 16-46-4 ("False Statements; Promises of Employment; Fraud.") 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 § 16-46-4?

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Is this the official text of Alabama law?

No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Alabama official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Alabama attorney.

How does Alabama § 16-46-4 apply to my situation?

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