Alabama § 40-18-102 - Collection of Debts by Setoff.
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§ 40-18-102. Collection of Debts by Setoff.
(a) A claimant agency may submit debts in excess of $25 to the department for collection through setoff, under the procedure established by this article, except in cases where the validity of the debt is legitimately in dispute, an alternate means of collection is pending and believed to be adequate, or such collection would result in a loss of federal funds or federal assistance.
(b) Upon the request of a claimant agency, the department shall set off any refund, as defined in subdivision (5) of Section 40-18-100, against the sum certified by the claimant agency as provided in this article.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 40-18-102 ("Collection of Debts by Setoff.") 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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