Alabama § 20-1-27 - Prohibited Activities.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 20-1-27 — Prohibited Activities., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-1-27. Prohibited Activities.
No person shall engage in any of the following activities within this state:
(1) Manufacture for sale herein, have in his or her possession with intent to sell, offer or expose for sale, sell, or deliver any article of food or drugs which is adulterated or misbranded within the meaning of this division.
(2) Sell or offer for sale out-of-date Class A foods which include baby food, infant formula, and potentially hazardous food.
(3)a. Obscure, remove, or otherwise render illegible any information appearing on beverage labels, packages, or containers related to production information, best before dates, or other disclosure printed on, affixed to, or appearing on the labels, packages, or containers.
b. This subdivision shall not apply to any alteration of a beverage label, package, or container made by, or at the direction of, either the owner of the trademark rights to the brand that appears on the beverage label, package, or container or an authorized manufacturer of the beverage.
c. This subdivision shall not apply to alcoholic beverages as defined in Section 28-3-1.
d. This subdivision shall not apply to any entity, organization, or association, including, but not limited to, a nonprofit or other fund-raising organization that does not operate for a commercial purpose.
(4)a. Store or transport any beverage product that bears a labeling that has been obscured, removed, or rendered illegible as described in subdivision (3).
b. This subdivision shall not apply to any alteration of a beverage label, package, or container made by, or at the direction of, either the owner of the trademark rights to the brand that appears on the beverage label, package, or container or an authorized manufacturer of the beverage.
c. This subdivision shall not apply to alcoholic beverages as defined in Section 28-3-1.
d. This subdivision shall not apply to any entity, organization, or association, including, but not limited to, a nonprofit or other fund-raising organization that does not operate for a commercial purpose.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 20-1-27
What does Code of Alabama § 20-1-27 cover?
Section 20-1-27 ("Prohibited Activities.") 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 § 20-1-27?
A common citation format is "Code of Alabama § 20-1-27" (Alabama). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Alabama law?
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How does Alabama § 20-1-27 apply to my situation?
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