Alabama § 35-12-92 - Penalties and Enforcement.

Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 35-12-92 — Penalties and Enforcement., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 35-12-92. Penalties and Enforcement.

(a) A holder who fails to report, pay, or deliver property within the time prescribed by this article, or fails to perform other duties imposed by this article, shall pay to the Treasurer for credit to the General Fund a civil penalty of one hundred dollars ($100) for each business day the report, payment, or delivery is withheld, or the duty is not performed, up to a maximum of five thousand dollars ($5,000).

(b) A holder who willfully fails to report, pay, or deliver property within the time prescribed by this article, or willfully fails to perform other duties imposed by this article, shall pay to the Treasurer for credit to the General Fund a civil penalty of five hundred dollars ($500) for each business day the report, payment, or delivery is withheld, or the duty is not performed, up to a maximum of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000).

(c) A holder who makes an intentional fraudulent report shall pay to the Treasurer for credit to the General Fund a civil penalty of one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each business day from the date a report under this article was due, up to a maximum of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000).

(d) The Treasurer for good cause may waive, in whole or part, penalties under subsections (a) and (b); and shall waive penalties if the holder acted in good faith.

(e) The Attorney General may maintain an action in this or another state to enforce this article.

Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 35-12-92

What does Code of Alabama § 35-12-92 cover?

Section 35-12-92 ("Penalties and Enforcement.") 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 § 35-12-92?

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Is this the official text of Alabama law?

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