§ 28-4-91 — Forfeiture of Rights of Lessee Under Lease or Rent Contract

Alabama § 28-4-91

• Jurisdiction: Alabama
• Title 28: Intoxicating Liquor, Malt Beverages and Wine
• Ch. 4: Regulation and Control of Alcoholic Beverages in Dry Counties and Dry Municipalities
• Art. 5: Renting or Permitting Use of Premises for Sale, Manufacture, Etc., of Prohibited Liquors or Beverages

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The unlawful manufacture, sale, keeping for sale, giving away or otherwise disposing of any prohibited liquors or beverages contrary to the law of the state or the carrying on of the business of a retail or wholesale dealer in liquors or retail or wholesale dealer in malt liquors or the business of a brewer, distiller or rectifier of spirits shall, at the option of the landlord or lessor, work a forfeiture of all the rights of any lessee or tenant under any lease or contract of rent of the premises where such unlawful act is performed or such unlawful business is conducted by the lessee or tenant or by any agent, servant, clerk or employee of the lessee or tenant with the latter’s knowledge or permission.

Legislative History

(Acts 1909, No. 191, p. 63; Acts 1915, No. 2, p. 8; Code 1923, §4684; Code 1940, T. 29, §154.)