Alabama § 8-16-90 - Prohibited Acts Generally.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 8-16-90 — Prohibited Acts Generally., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8-16-90. Prohibited Acts Generally.
Any person who, by himself or his servant or agent, or as the servant or agent of another person, shall offer or expose for sale, sell, use in the buying or selling of any commodity or thing or for hire or reward or in the computation of any charge for services rendered on the basis of weight or measure when a charge is made for such determination, retain in his possession a false weight or measure or weighing or measuring device or any tool or appliance used in connection therewith which has not been sealed by the Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries or by a local sealer of weights and measures within one year, shall dispose of any condemned weight, measure or weighing or measuring device contrary to law, remove any tag placed thereon by the commissioner or a local sealer, who shall sell or offer or expose for sale less than the quantity he represents of any commodity, thing or service, shall take or attempt to take more than the quantity he represents when as the buyer he furnishes the weight, measure or weighing or measuring device by means of which the amount of any commodity, thing or service is determined, who shall keep for the purpose of sale, offer, expose for sale or sell any commodity in a manner contrary to law, who shall violate any provision of this chapter for which a specific penalty has not been provided or who shall sell, offer or expose for sale or use or have in his possession for the purpose of using or selling any device or instrument to be used to, or calculated to, falsify any weight or measure, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 8-16-90
What does Code of Alabama § 8-16-90 cover?
Section 8-16-90 ("Prohibited Acts Generally.") 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 § 8-16-90?
A common citation format is "Code of Alabama § 8-16-90" (Alabama). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Alabama law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Alabama official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Alabama attorney.
How does Alabama § 8-16-90 apply to my situation?
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