Alabama § 8-32-1 - Purpose.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 8-32-1 — Purpose., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8-32-1. Purpose.
(a) The purpose of this chapter is to create a framework to regulate service contracts sold to consumers in this state.
(b) The following are exempt from Sections 8-32-2 through 8-32-12:
(1) Warranties.
(2) Maintenance agreements.
(3) Warranties, service contracts, or maintenance agreements offered by electric, gas, water, or telephone utilities on their transmission devices.
(4) Service contracts sold or offered for sale in commercial transactions.
(5) Service contracts sold or offered for sale to persons other than consumers.
(6) Service contracts sold at the point of sale, or within 60 days of the original purchase date of the property, which cover tangible property where the tangible property for which the service contract is sold has a purchase price of two hundred and fifty dollars ($250) or less, exclusive of sales tax.
(c) Manufacturers’ service contracts on the manufacturers’ products and service contracts sold or offered for sale by Alabama electric cooperatives, and their subsidiaries and affiliates, including without limitation, affiliates managed or controlled by electric cooperatives, are required to comply only with Section 8-32-3(a), Section 8-32-3(e), Section 8-32-5(a), Section 8-32-5(d) through (n), Section 8-32-6, Section 8-32-10(a), and Section 8-32-10(c) through (f), as applicable.
(d) The types of agreements referred to in subsections (b) and (c) are not insurance for any purpose including, without limitation, compliance with the Alabama Insurance Code.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 8-32-1
What does Code of Alabama § 8-32-1 cover?
Section 8-32-1 ("Purpose.") 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 § 8-32-1?
A common citation format is "Code of Alabama § 8-32-1" (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?
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How does Alabama § 8-32-1 apply to my situation?
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