Ala. Code § 13A-9-76 (1975) Enforcement of Provisions By Injunction, Cancellation of Registration, Etc.; Civil Penalties

• Library: Alabama Statutes
• Edition: 2023
• Currency: Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions.
• Year: 2023
• Citation: Ala. Code § 13A-9-76 (1975)

(a) In addition to any other remedy under this article, the Attorney General of the State of Alabama, the district attorneys of the respective counties of the State of Alabama, or an affected charitable organization may bring an action against a charitable organization, professional fund raiser, professional solicitor, or commercial co-venturer, and any other persons acting for or on their behalf to enjoin the charitable organization and other persons from continuing the solicitation or collection of funds or property or engaging therein or doing any acts in furtherance thereof; and to cancel any registration statement previously filed with the Attorney General whenever the Attorney General or a district attorney shall have reason to believe that the charitable organization is acting in the following manner:

(1) Operating in violation of the provisions of this article.

(2) Refuses or fails, or any of its principal officers refuses or fails, after notice, to produce any records of the charitable organization.

(3) Engages in, or is about to engage in, any solicitation or collection of funds or other property for the charitable organization through the use of any scheme or plan, including any device or artifice, to defraud, or for obtaining money or property by means of false pretense, representation, or promises.

(4) Making, or has made, a material false statement in an application, registration, or statement required to be filed pursuant to this article.