Alabama § 8-22-12 - Applicability of Chapter Generally.
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§ 8-22-12. Applicability of Chapter Generally.
(a) The provisions of the Motor Fuel Marketing Act shall not apply to a sale at wholesale or a sale at retail made
(1) In an isolated transaction and not in the usual course of business;
(2) Where motor fuels are advertised, offered for sale, or sold in a bona fide clearance sale for the purpose of discontinuing trade in such motor fuel, and said advertising, offer to sell, or sale shall state the reason thereafter and the quantity of such motor fuel advertised, offered for sale, or to be sold;
(3) Where motor fuel is advertised, offered for sale, or sold as imperfect or damaged, and said advertising, offer of sale or sale shall state the reason therefor and the quantity of such motor fuel advertised, offered for sale, or to be sold;
(4) Where motor fuel is sold upon the final liquidation of a business; or
(5) Where motor fuel is advertised, offered for sale, or sold by any fiduciary or other officer under the order or direction of any court.
(b) The notice required to be given under this section shall not be sufficient unless the subject of such sales is kept separate from other stocks and clearly and legibly marked with the reason for such sales, and any advertisement of such goods must indicate the same facts and the quantity to be sold.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 8-22-12
What does Code of Alabama § 8-22-12 cover?
Section 8-22-12 ("Applicability of Chapter 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.
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