Alabama § 8-22-18 - Prima Facie Showing of Violation of Chapter.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 8-22-18 — Prima Facie Showing of Violation of Chapter., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8-22-18. Prima Facie Showing of Violation of Chapter.
In any action brought under Sections 8-22-15, 8-22-16 or 8-22-17, upon a prima facie showing of a violation, the burden of rebutting the prima facie case thus made by showing justification shall shift to the defendant. A prima facie showing of a violation shall be constituted if the plaintiff shows:
(1) That the plaintiff’s purchase price from a refiner or wholesaler is greater than said refiner’s transfer price; or
(2) That the plaintiff’s purchase price from a refiner or wholesaler plus the plaintiff’s cost of doing business is greater than said refiner’s or wholesaler’s retail posted sales price; or
(3) That the plaintiff’s basic cost of motor fuel plus the plaintiff’s cost of doing business is greater than the posted sales price at a retail location of a competitor, within the plaintiff’s marketing area, suspected of selling motor fuel in violation of this chapter.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 8-22-18
What does Code of Alabama § 8-22-18 cover?
Section 8-22-18 ("Prima Facie Showing of Violation of Chapter.") 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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