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AL SB143
Bill
Status
4/20/2017
Primary Sponsor
Bobby Singleton
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AI Summary
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Persons advertising for purchase of salvage or junk branded motor vehicles must clearly display their true company name, physical address, telephone number, and current license number on all advertisements in newspapers, websites, public displays, or online services.
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Violation of the disclosure requirement constitutes a Class A misdemeanor; unlicensed motor vehicle dealers who advertise in violation face enhanced penalties as Class A misdemeanor offenses.
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Fines collected from violations are split equally between the state General Fund and the local law enforcement agency with jurisdiction over the crime.
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Act exempts private individuals selling personal vehicles, licensed motor vehicle dealers with advertisements physically attached to their dealership property, and registered salvage dealers or recyclers.
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The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and gubernatorial approval.
Legislative Description
Motor vehicles, salvage or junk branded, advertisements, license or registration number required, penalties, unlicensed or unregistered entities prohibited from towing, impoundment authorized, cost recovery fines authorized
Motor Vehicles
Last Action
Assigned Act No. 2017-191.
4/20/2017