Alabama § 8-19J-1

Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 8-19J-1, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 8-19J-1.

For the purposes of this chapter, the term “online real estate platform” means: (i) a digital media platform whose primary business purpose is to publicly advertise real estate for sale or lease; or (ii) a real estate website whose primary purpose is publicly advertising real estate for sale or lease. For purposes of this chapter, an online real estate platform does not include:

(1) Nonpublic websites, portals, list serves, social media websites, or news sites;

(2) Multiple listing services operated by or on behalf of licensed real estate brokers and accessible only to licensed real estate professionals and their clients; or

(3) Internal business tools that do not provide a public-facing listing search experience to the general public.

Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 8-19J-1

What does Code of Alabama § 8-19J-1 cover?

Section 8-19J-1 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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