Alabama § 39-9-5 - Scope of Additional Insured Coverage Requirements.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 39-9-5 — Scope of Additional Insured Coverage Requirements., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39-9-5. Scope of Additional Insured Coverage Requirements.
A road or bridge contract may not require a party to the contract to provide insurance coverage to another party as an additional insured for claims that arise out of or are caused by the second party’s own negligent, reckless, wanton, or intentional conduct or that of its officers, employees, or agents. Any additional insured coverage required under a road or bridge contract may not be broader than the scope of indemnity provided for in Section 39-9-3 or Section 39-9-4.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 39-9-5
What does Code of Alabama § 39-9-5 cover?
Section 39-9-5 ("Scope of Additional Insured Coverage Requirements.") 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 § 39-9-5?
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Is this the official text of Alabama law?
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