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AL Code § 8-1A-19 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 8 - Commercial Law and Consumer Protection.|Chapter 1A - Uniform Electronic Transactions Act.|Section 8-1A-19 - Interoperability.

Section 8-1A-19Interoperability. (a) A governmental agency of this state which adopts standards pursuant to Section 8-1A-18 may encourage and promote consistency and interoperability with similar requirements adopted by other governmental agencies of this and other states and the federal government and nongovernmental persons interacting with governmental agencies of this state. If appropriate, those standards may specify differing levels of standards from which governmental agencies of this state may choose in implementing the most appropriate standard for a particular application. (b) The Alabama Office of Information Technology, by rule, may provide a procedure for any agency under the purview of the office to create and retain electronic records, convert written records to electronic records, and accept electronic signatures. The rule shall satisfy the requirements of Sections 8-1A-17 and 8-1A-18, shall be permissive, and may not repeal or alter any existing or future agency rules relating to electronic signatures or electronic records. (Act 2001-458, p. 597, §1; Act 2021-304, §1.)
AL Code § 8-1A-20 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 8 - Commercial Law and Consumer Protection.|Chapter 1A - Uniform Electronic Transactions Act.|Section 8-1A-20 - Severability.

Section 8-1A-20Severability. If any provision of this chapter or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of this chapter which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this chapter are severable. (Act 2001-458, p. 597, §1.)
AL Code § 8-2-1 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 8 - Commercial Law and Consumer Protection.|Chapter 2 - Agency.|Section 8-2-1 - Authority of Agents Generally.

Section 8-2-1Authority of agents generally. Every agent has actually such authority as is defined by this chapter, unless specially deprived thereof by his principal, and has even then such authority ostensibly, except as to persons who have actual or constructive notice of the restrictions upon his authority. (Code 1923, §9534; Code 1940, T. 9, §68.)
AL Code § 8-2-2 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 8 - Commercial Law and Consumer Protection.|Chapter 2 - Agency.|Section 8-2-2 - General Agent's Authority to Receive Price.

Section 8-2-2General agent's authority to receive price. A general agent to sell who is intrusted by the principal with the possession of the thing sold has authority to receive the price. (Code 1923, §9536; Code 1940, T. 9, §70.)
AL Code § 8-2-3 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 8 - Commercial Law and Consumer Protection.|Chapter 2 - Agency.|Section 8-2-3 - Special Agent's Authority to Receive Price.

Section 8-2-3Special agent's authority to receive price. A special agent to sell has authority to receive the price on delivery of the thing sold, but not afterwards. (Code 1923, §9537; Code 1940, T. 9, §71.)
AL Code § 8-2-4 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 8 - Commercial Law and Consumer Protection.|Chapter 2 - Agency.|Section 8-2-4 - Agent's Authority to Effect Purpose of Agency and Represent Authority.

Section 8-2-4Agent's authority to effect purpose of agency and represent authority. An agent has authority to: (1) Do everything necessary or proper and usual in the ordinary course of business for effecting the purpose of his agency; and (2) Make a representation respecting any matter of fact, not including the terms of his authority, but upon which his right to use his authority depends and the truth of which cannot be determined by the use of reasonable diligence on the part of the person to whom the representation is made. (Code 1923, §9535; Code 1940, T. 9, §69.)
AL Code § 8-2-5 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 8 - Commercial Law and Consumer Protection.|Chapter 2 - Agency.|Section 8-2-5 - Person Acting as Agent Warrants Authority He Assumes.

Section 8-2-5Person acting as agent warrants authority he assumes. One who assumes to act as an agent thereby warrants to all who deal with him in that capacity that he has the authority which he assumes. (Code 1923, §9542; Code 1940, T. 9, §76.)
AL Code § 8-2-6 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 8 - Commercial Law and Consumer Protection.|Chapter 2 - Agency.|Section 8-2-6 - Principal Bound by Agent's Acts Under Ostensible Authority.

Section 8-2-6Principal bound by agent's acts under ostensible authority. A principal is bound by acts of his agent under a merely ostensible authority to those persons only who have in good faith and without want of ordinary care incurred a liability or parted with value upon the faith thereof. (Code 1923, §9539; Code 1940, T. 9, §73.)
AL Code § 8-2-7 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 8 - Commercial Law and Consumer Protection.|Chapter 2 - Agency.|Section 8-2-7 - Principal Responsible for Negligence and Omission of Agent in Transacting Agency.

Section 8-2-7Principal responsible for negligence and omission of agent in transacting agency. Unless required by or under the authority of law to employ that particular agent, a principal is responsible to third persons for the negligence of his agent in the transaction of the business of the agency, including wrongful acts committed by such agent in and as a part of the transaction of such business, and for his willful omission to fulfill the obligations of the principal. (Code 1923, §9541; Code 1940, T. 9, §75.)
AL Code § 8-2-8 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 8 - Commercial Law and Consumer Protection.|Chapter 2 - Agency.|Section 8-2-8 - Both Principal and Agent Have Notice of Whatever Either Has Notice Of.

Section 8-2-8Both principal and agent have notice of whatever either has notice of. As against a principal, both principal and agent are deemed to have notice of whatever either has notice of and ought in good faith and the exercise of ordinary care and diligence to communicate to the other. (Code 1923, §9538; Code 1940, T. 9, §72.)
AL Code § 8-2-9 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 8 - Commercial Law and Consumer Protection.|Chapter 2 - Agency.|Section 8-2-9 - Setoff Against Principal's Claim by Person Having Claim Against Agent Before Notice of Agency.

Section 8-2-9Setoff against principal's claim by person having claim against agent before notice of agency. One who deals with an agent without knowing or having reason to believe that the agent acts as such in the transaction may set off against any claim of the principal arising out of the same all claims which he might have set off against the agent before notice of the agency. (Code 1923, §9540; Code 1940, T. 9, §74.)
AL Code § 8-4-1 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 8 - Commercial Law and Consumer Protection.|Chapter 4 - Bills of Exchange.|Section 8-4-1 - Damages on Protested Bills of Exchange.

Section 8-4-1Damages on protested bills of exchange. The damages on bills of exchange, inland or foreign, protested for nonacceptance or nonpayment are five percent on the sum drawn for. (Code 1852, §1537; Code 1867, §1845; Code 1876, §2106; Code 1886, §1771; Code 1896, §885; Code 1907, §5145; Code 1923, §9216; Code 1940, T. 39, §185.)
AL Code § 8-4-2 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 8 - Commercial Law and Consumer Protection.|Chapter 4 - Bills of Exchange.|Section 8-4-2 - Damages on Protest for Nonpayment in Place of All Charges Except Costs.

Section 8-4-2Damages on protest for nonpayment in place of all charges except costs. Damages on protest for nonpayment of bills of exchange are in the place of all charges except costs of protest incurred previous to and at the time of giving notice of nonpayment, but the holder may recover legal interest upon the aggregate amount of the principal sum specified in such bill and of the damages thereon from the time at which payment of the principal sum has been demanded, and costs of protest. (Code 1852, §1538; Code 1867, §1846; Code 1876, §2107; Code 1886, §1772; Code 1896, §886; Code 1907, §5146; Code 1923, §9217; Code 1940, T. 39, §186.)
AL Code § 8-4-3 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 8 - Commercial Law and Consumer Protection.|Chapter 4 - Bills of Exchange.|Section 8-4-3 - Applicability of Rate of Exchange in Determining Amount Due and Damages for Nonpayment.

Section 8-4-3Applicability of rate of exchange in determining amount due and damages for nonpayment. (a) If the amount in a bill of exchange specified is expressed in money of the United States, the amount due thereon and the damages allowed for the nonpayment thereof must be ascertained at the time of the demand of payment or notice of nonpayment without reference to the rate of exchange between this state and the place on which such bill was drawn. (b) If the amount in a bill of exchange specified is expressed in money or currency of any foreign country, then the amount due, exclusive of the damages payable thereon, must be ascertained and determined by the rate of exchange, or the value of such foreign currency at the time of the demand of payment. (Code 1852, §§1539, 1540; Code 1867, §§1847, 1848; Code 1876, §§2108, 2109; Code 1886, §§1773, 1774; Code 1896, §§887, 888; Code 1907, §§5147, 5148; Code 1923, §§9218, 9219; Code 1940, T. 39, §§187, 188.)
AL Code § 8-4-4 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 8 - Commercial Law and Consumer Protection.|Chapter 4 - Bills of Exchange.|Section 8-4-4 - Damages and Charges on Protest for Nonacceptance.

Section 8-4-4Damages and charges on protest for nonacceptance. When a bill of exchange is protested for nonacceptance, the same rate of damages is allowed as in the case of a protest for nonpayment; and such damages are in the place of all charges, except costs of protest, incurred previous to and at the time of giving notice of nonacceptance; but the holder is entitled to recover legal interest, exclusive of the damages, upon the amount of the principal sum from the time when the same would have become payable, if accepted, interest on the damages from the demand of acceptance and the costs of protest. (Code 1852, §1541; Code 1867, §1849; Code 1876, §2110; Code 1886, §1775; Code 1896, §889; Code 1907, §5149; Code 1923, §9220; Code 1940, T. 39, §189.)
AL Code § 8-7-1 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 8 - Commercial Law and Consumer Protection.|Chapter 7 - Sale of Checks.|Section 8-7-1 - Short Title.

Section 8-7-1Short title. Repealed by Act 2017-389, §1, effective August 1, 2017. (Acts 1961, Ex. Sess., No. 177, p. 2142, §1.)
AL Code § 8-7-2 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 8 - Commercial Law and Consumer Protection.|Chapter 7 - Sale of Checks.|Section 8-7-2 - Definitions.

Section 8-7-2Definitions. Repealed by Act 2017-389, §1, effective August 1, 2017. (Acts 1961, Ex. Sess., No. 177, p. 2142, §2.)
AL Code § 8-7-3 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 8 - Commercial Law and Consumer Protection.|Chapter 7 - Sale of Checks.|Section 8-7-3 - License - Required.

Section 8-7-3License - Required. Repealed by Act 2017-389, §1, effective August 1, 2017. (Acts 1961, Ex. Sess., No. 177, p. 2142, §3.)
AL Code § 8-7-4 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 8 - Commercial Law and Consumer Protection.|Chapter 7 - Sale of Checks.|Section 8-7-4 - License - Exemptions.

Section 8-7-4License - Exemptions. Repealed by Act 2017-389, §1, effective August 1, 2017. (Acts 1961, Ex. Sess., No. 177, p. 2142, §4.)
AL Code § 8-7-5 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 8 - Commercial Law and Consumer Protection.|Chapter 7 - Sale of Checks.|Section 8-7-5 - License - Application.

Section 8-7-5License - Application. Repealed by Act 2017-389, §1, effective August 1, 2017. (Acts 1961, Ex. Sess., No. 177, p. 2142, §5.)
AL Code § 8-7-6 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 8 - Commercial Law and Consumer Protection.|Chapter 7 - Sale of Checks.|Section 8-7-6 - License - Investigation Fee; License Fee.

Section 8-7-6License - Investigation fee; license fee. Repealed by Act 2017-389, §1, effective August 1, 2017. (Acts 1961, Ex. Sess., No. 177, p. 2142, §6; Acts 1991, No. 91-320, p. 584, §2.)
AL Code § 8-7-7 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 8 - Commercial Law and Consumer Protection.|Chapter 7 - Sale of Checks.|Section 8-7-7 - License - Certified Financial Statement; Surety Bond or Deposit of Securities; List of Offices, Etc.

Section 8-7-7License - Certified financial statement; surety bond or deposit of securities; list of offices, etc. Repealed by Act 2017-389, §1, effective August 1, 2017. (Acts 1961, Ex. Sess., No. 177, p. 2142, §7.)
AL Code § 8-7-8 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 8 - Commercial Law and Consumer Protection.|Chapter 7 - Sale of Checks.|Section 8-7-8 - License - Issuance.

Section 8-7-8License - Issuance. Repealed by Act 2017-389, §1, effective August 1, 2017. (Acts 1961, Ex. Sess., No. 177, p. 2142, §8.)
AL Code § 8-7-9 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 8 - Commercial Law and Consumer Protection.|Chapter 7 - Sale of Checks.|Section 8-7-9 - License Fees.

Section 8-7-9License fees. Repealed by Act 2017-389, §1, effective August 1, 2017. (Acts 1961, Ex. Sess., No. 177, p. 2142, §9.)
AL Code § 8-7-10 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 8 - Commercial Law and Consumer Protection.|Chapter 7 - Sale of Checks.|Section 8-7-10 - Employees, Agents or Representatives of Licensees.

Section 8-7-10Employees, agents or representatives of licensees. Repealed by Act 2017-389, §1, effective August 1, 2017. (Acts 1961, Ex. Sess., No. 177, p. 2142, §10.)
AL Code § 8-7-11 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 8 - Commercial Law and Consumer Protection.|Chapter 7 - Sale of Checks.|Section 8-7-11 - Annual and Supplemental Listings of Offices, etc.; Adjustment of Surety Bond or Deposit.

Section 8-7-11Annual and supplemental listings of offices, etc.; adjustment of surety bond or deposit. Repealed by Act 2017-389, §1, effective August 1, 2017. (Acts 1961, Ex. Sess., No. 177, p. 2142, §11.)
AL Code § 8-7-12 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 8 - Commercial Law and Consumer Protection.|Chapter 7 - Sale of Checks.|Section 8-7-12 - Procedure for Denial or Revocation of License; Judicial Review.

Section 8-7-12Procedure for denial or revocation of license; judicial review. Repealed by Act 2017-389, §1, effective August 1, 2017. (Acts 1961, Ex. Sess., No. 177, p. 2142, §12.)
AL Code § 8-7-13 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 8 - Commercial Law and Consumer Protection.|Chapter 7 - Sale of Checks.|Section 8-7-13 - Grounds for Revocation of Licenses.

Section 8-7-13Grounds for revocation of licenses. Repealed by Act 2017-389, §1, effective August 1, 2017. (Acts 1960, Ex. Sess., No. 177, p. 2142, §13.)
AL Code § 8-7-14 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 8 - Commercial Law and Consumer Protection.|Chapter 7 - Sale of Checks.|Section 8-7-14 - Increase of Surety Bond or Deposit.

Section 8-7-14Increase of surety bond or deposit. Repealed by Act 2017-389, §1, effective August 1, 2017. (Acts 1961, Ex. Sess., No. 177, p. 2142, §14.)
AL Code § 8-7-15 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 8 - Commercial Law and Consumer Protection.|Chapter 7 - Sale of Checks.|Section 8-7-15 - Penalties for Violation of Provisions of Chapter.

Section 8-7-15Penalties for violation of provisions of chapter. Repealed by Act 2017-389, §1, effective August 1, 2017. (Acts 1961, Ex. Sess., No. 177, p. 2142, §15.)
AL Code § 8-7A-1 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 8 - Commercial Law and Consumer Protection.|Chapter 7A - Alabama Monetary Transmission Act.|Section 8-7A-1 - Short Title.

Section 8-7A-1Short title. This chapter may be cited as the Alabama Monetary Transmission Act. (Act 2017-389, §2.)
AL Code § 8-7A-3 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 8 - Commercial Law and Consumer Protection.|Chapter 7A - Alabama Monetary Transmission Act.|Section 8-7A-3 - Exclusions.

Section 8-7A-3 Exclusions. This chapter does not apply to any of the following: (1) The United States or a department, agency, or instrumentality thereof. (2) The transmission of money by the United States Postal Service or by a contractor on behalf of the United States Postal Service. (3) A state, county, city, or any other governmental agency or governmental subdivision of a state. (4) Electronic funds transfer of governmental benefits for a federal, state, or governmental agency by a contractor on behalf of the United States or a department, agency, or instrumentality thereof, or a state or governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality thereof. (5) A board of trade designated as a contract market under the federal Commodity Exchange Act, 7 U.S.C. Sections 1-25 (1994), or a person that, in the ordinary course of business, provides clearance and settlement services for a board of trade to the extent of its operation as or for such a board. (6) A registered futures commission merchant under the federal commodities laws to the extent of its operation as such a merchant. (7) A bank, bank holding company, office of an international banking corporation, or a branch of a foreign bank, provided that such international banking corporation or foreign bank is subject to regulation significantly similar to United States or state chartered banks and deposits are insured. (Act 2017-389, §2.)
AL Code § 8-7A-4 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 8 - Commercial Law and Consumer Protection.|Chapter 7A - Alabama Monetary Transmission Act.|Section 8-7A-4 - Exemptions From Licensing.

Section 8-7A-4Exemptions from licensing. Sections 8-7A-5 to 8-7A-15, inclusive, shall not apply to any of the following persons: (1) A person that provides clearance or settlement services pursuant to a registration as a clearing agency or an exemption from such registration granted under the federal securities laws. (2) An operator of a payment system to the extent that it provides processing, clearing, or settlement services, between or among persons excluded by this section, in connection with wire transfers, credit card transactions, debit card transactions, stored-value transactions, automated clearing house transfers, or similar funds transfers. (3) A person registered as a securities broker-dealer under federal or state securities laws to the extent of its operation as such a broker-dealer. (4) Any person collecting, forwarding, or submitting payments to the state, a state agency, board, or commission, a quasi-governmental agency, or to persons in state custody, provided the person does all of the following: a. Operates in this state exclusively for such purpose. b. Has entered into a binding contract with the governmental entity or entities to provide money transmittal services to third parties. c. Files a notice with the commission identifying all governmental agencies for whom the person has contracted to provide money transmittal services. d. Has an independent audit performed on a yearly basis. e. Immediately notifies the commission if any financial or other condition arises which would compromise the person's ability to perform the services for which the person has contracted. f. Maintains a segregated account or accounts for the deposit and transmittal of third-party payments which will not be comingled with any other funds. g. Upon request, makes its books and records available for examination by the commission. (Act 2017-389, §2.)
AL Code § 8-7A-5 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 8 - Commercial Law and Consumer Protection.|Chapter 7A - Alabama Monetary Transmission Act.|Section 8-7A-5 - License Required.

Section 8-7A-5License required. (a) A person may not engage in the business of money transmission or advertise, solicit, or hold itself out as providing money transmission unless the person meets one of the following requirements: (1) Is licensed under this chapter. (2) Is an authorized delegate of a person licensed under this chapter. (b) A license under this chapter is not transferable or assignable. (c) Persons licensed and in good standing pursuant to Chapter 7 of this title, on August 1, 2017, shall retain the license issued pursuant to that chapter without interruption until their next licensing renewal date. (Act 2017-389, §§2, 3.)
AL Code § 8-7A-7 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 8 - Commercial Law and Consumer Protection.|Chapter 7A - Alabama Monetary Transmission Act.|Section 8-7A-7 - Security.

Section 8-7A-7Security. (a) A licensee shall maintain a surety bond, letter of credit, or other similar security in an amount, determined by rule or order of the commission, sufficient to secure faithful performance of the obligations of the licensee with respect to money transmission in Alabama. (b) Security must be in a form satisfactory to the commission and payable to the commission for the benefit of any claimant against the licensee.  (c) A claimant against a licensee may maintain an action on the bond, or the commission may maintain an action on behalf of the claimant.  (d) A surety bond must cover claims for a minimum of five years after the licensee ceases to provide money transmission services in this state. The surety bond may be reduced or eliminated, at the discretion of the commission, to the extent the amount of the licensee's outstanding payment instruments and stored-value obligations are less than the surety bond coverage.  (e) The commission has discretion to accept other forms of security in lieu of the bond.  (f) In no event shall the bond be set at an amount less than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000), or the average daily outstanding obligations for money received for transmission in Alabama plus 50 percent of the average daily outstanding payment instrument and stored value obligations in Alabama, whichever is greater.  (g) The commission may increase the amount of security required to a maximum of five million dollars ($5,000,000) if the financial condition of a licensee so requires, as evidenced by reduction of net worth, financial losses, or other relevant criteria. (Act 2017-389, §2.)
AL Code § 8-7A-8 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 8 - Commercial Law and Consumer Protection.|Chapter 7A - Alabama Monetary Transmission Act.|Section 8-7A-8 - Issuance of License.

Section 8-7A-8Issuance of license. (a) When an application is filed under this chapter, the commission shall investigate the applicant's financial condition and responsibility, financial and business experience, character, and general fitness. The commission may conduct an on-site investigation of the applicant, the reasonable cost of which the applicant must pay. The commission shall issue a license to an applicant under this chapter if the commission finds that both of the following conditions have been fulfilled:  (1) The applicant has complied with Sections 8-7A-6 and 8-7A-7. (2) The financial condition and responsibility, financial and business experience, competence, character, and general fitness of the applicant; and the competence, experience, character, and general fitness of the executive officers, managers, directors, and persons in control of the applicant indicate that it is in the interest of the public to permit the applicant to engage in money transmission. (b) When an application for an original license under this chapter is determined by the commission to be complete, the commission shall promptly notify the applicant in writing of the date on which the application was determined to be complete, and: (1) The commission shall approve or deny the application within 120 days after that date. (2) If the application is not approved or denied within 120 days after that date, the application is approved, and the license takes effect as of the first business day after expiration of the 120-day period.  (c) The commission may for good cause extend the application period. (Act 2017-389, §2.)