§ 34-13-204 — Civil Actions; Liability

Alabama § 34-13-204

• Jurisdiction: Alabama
• Title 34: Professions and Businesses
• Ch. 13: Funeral Services
• Art. 5: Alabama Preneed Funeral and Cemetery Act of 2023
• Div. 2: Certificate of Authority

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The board, the Attorney General, or any person may bring a civil action against a person or company violating this chapter or rule of the board in Montgomery County or the appropriate court of the county in which the alleged violator resides or has his or her or its principal place of business or in the county where the alleged violation occurred. Upon adverse adjudication, the defendant shall be liable for actual damages caused by the violation. The court, as provided by common law, may award punitive damages and may provide equitable relief as it deems proper or necessary, including enjoining the defendant from further violation of this chapter or rule of the board.

Legislative History

(Act 2002-74, p. 221, §1; Act 2014-216, p. 653, §3; §27-17A-23; Act 2023-94, §5.)