Alabama § 8-13-5 - License - Public Hearing on Application.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 8-13-5 — License - Public Hearing on Application., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8-13-5. License - Public Hearing on Application.
The probate judge to whom the application for a going out of business sale or distress merchandise sale license is made, or his designee, shall conduct a public hearing not later than two weeks after an application has been filed. At least one week prior to such hearing the probate judge shall publish, at the expense of the applicant, a notice of the hearing in a local newspaper of general circulation. The probate judge may require that a record be made of the public hearing and that the testimony at such hearing be under oath.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 8-13-5
What does Code of Alabama § 8-13-5 cover?
Section 8-13-5 ("License - Public Hearing on Application.") 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 § 8-13-5?
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Is this the official text of Alabama law?
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