Alabama § 37-8-184 - Penalties for Violations.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 37-8-184 — Penalties for Violations., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 37-8-184. Penalties for Violations.
(a) Any person, partnership or corporation who knowingly violates or causes to be violated any of the foregoing provisions of this division or any regulation made by the Public Service Commission of Alabama in pursuance thereof shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punished for each offense by a fine not exceeding $2,000.00, or by imprisonment not exceeding 18 months, or both such fine and imprisonment, in the discretion of the court.
(b) When the death or bodily injury of any person is caused by the explosion of any article named in this division, while the same is being placed upon any vessel or vehicle to be transported, in violation thereof, while the same is being so transported, or while the same is being removed from such vessel or vehicle, the person knowingly placing or aiding or permitting the placing of such article upon any such vessel or vehicle, to be so transported, shall be guilty of a felony and may be imprisoned in the penitentiary for not more than 10 years.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 37-8-184
What does Code of Alabama § 37-8-184 cover?
Section 37-8-184 ("Penalties for Violations.") 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.
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