Alabama § 8-17-5 - Sale, Etc., Prohibited If Misbranded, Adulterated or Unregistered.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 8-17-5 — Sale, Etc., Prohibited If Misbranded, Adulterated or Unregistered., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8-17-5. Sale, Etc., Prohibited If Misbranded, Adulterated or Unregistered.
No person shall sell, offer for sale, keep for sale, distribute, or add to the hydraulic brake system of motor vehicles in this state any brake fluid which is misbranded or adulterated; and no person shall sell, offer for sale, keep for sale, or distribute any brake fluid in this state unless the manufacturer, packer or distributor thereof has registered the product and obtained a permit as required under the provisions of this article.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 8-17-5
What does Code of Alabama § 8-17-5 cover?
Section 8-17-5 ("Sale, Etc., Prohibited If Misbranded, Adulterated or Unregistered.") 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 § 8-17-5?
A common citation format is "Code of Alabama § 8-17-5" (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 § 8-17-5 apply to my situation?
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