Alabama § 6-5-72 - Liability of Person for Injury to Third Party in Consequence of Selling or Furnishing Controlled Substance to Minor.
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§ 6-5-72. Liability of Person for Injury to Third Party in Consequence of Selling or Furnishing Controlled Substance to Minor.
(a) A person who unlawfully sells, furnishes, or gives a controlled substance as defined in Section 20-2-2 to a minor may be liable for injury or damage or both suffered by a third person caused by or resulting from the use of the controlled substance by the minor, if the sale, furnishing, or giving of the controlled substance is the proximate cause of the injury or damage.
(b) A third person who is injured or damaged or both, under subsection (a) shall have a cause of action against the person selling, furnishing, or giving the controlled substance to the minor.
(c) Conviction under any criminal law relating to the unlawful sale, furnishing, or giving of a controlled substance shall conclusively establish an unlawful sale, furnishing, or giving of a controlled substance under this section.
(d) Upon the death of a party, the cause of action or right to the cause of action shall survive to the estate of the party.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 6-5-72
What does Code of Alabama § 6-5-72 cover?
Section 6-5-72 ("Liability of Person for Injury to Third Party in Consequence of Selling or Furnishing Controlled Substance to Minor.") 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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