Alabama § 8-5-2 - Issuance of Change Bills, Etc., by Corporations Prohibited.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 8-5-2 — Issuance of Change Bills, Etc., by Corporations Prohibited., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8-5-2. Issuance of Change Bills, Etc., by Corporations Prohibited.
No corporation doing business in this state shall pay out, by its agents or officers, any change bills, notes, or paper issued without authority of law, the circulation or passing of which is prohibited by the laws of this state; and if such corporation allows the same, it incurs a forfeiture of its charter.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 8-5-2
What does Code of Alabama § 8-5-2 cover?
Section 8-5-2 ("Issuance of Change Bills, Etc., by Corporations Prohibited.") 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 § 8-5-2?
A common citation format is "Code of Alabama § 8-5-2" (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 § 8-5-2 apply to my situation?
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