The commissioner, the Attorney General, or any person may bring a civil action against a person or company violating this chapter in 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 wherein 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.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 17A - Preneed Funeral and Cemetery Act.
Article 2 - Certificate of Authority.
Section 27-17A-10 - Certificate Required.
Section 27-17A-11 - Application for Certificate; Statements; Issuance; Expiration; Transfer.
Section 27-17A-11.1 - Report of Preneed Contract Activity; Written Logs.
Section 27-17A-12 - Preneed Contract Forms; Disclosure; Approval.
Section 27-17A-13 - Monies to Be Placed in Trust; Compliance by Pre-Existing Preneed Contracts.
Section 27-17A-14 - Surety Bond.
Section 27-17A-15 - Examination by Commissioner.
Section 27-17A-16 - Inactive Certificate Holder; Surrender of License.
Section 27-17A-17 - Dissolution or Liquidation of Certificate Holder.
Section 27-17A-18 - Preneed Sales Agent.
Section 27-17A-19 - Prohibited Activities.
Section 27-17A-20 - Hearing; Procedures; Penalties.
Section 27-17A-21 - Fine in Lieu of Suspension or Revocation of Certificate.
Section 27-17A-22 - Violations and Penalties.
Section 27-17A-23 - Civil Actions; Liability.