Sale of Gold, Silver, Watches, Jewelry, China, Etc.

Ala. Code tit. 8, ch. 14, art. 2

in effect

Ala. Code § 8-14-22 By-Bidders, Cappers, and Boosters.

8-14-22. By-Bidders, Cappers, and Boosters. It shall be unlawful for any person to act as by-bidder, or what is commonly known as capper or booster, at any public auction regulated by this article, or to place, offer, or make any false bid to buy, or pretend to buy, any article sold or offered for sale at any such auction sale. (Acts 1923, No. 522, p. 691; Code 1923, §3321; Code 1940, T. 57, §86.)

Ala. Code § 8-14-23 Descriptions of Goods Considered Warranties.

8-14-23. Descriptions of Goods Considered Warranties. Any person, firm, or corporation selling, disposing of, or offering for sale at public auction any gold, silver, plated ware, precious stones, watches, clocks, jewelry, bric-a-brac, china, or glassware shall be truthful in describing the same with respect to the character, quality, kind, and description of the same, which, for the purpose thereof, shall be considered as warranties. (Acts 1923, No. 522, p. 691; Code 1923, §3322; Code 1940, T. 57, §87.)

Ala. Code § 8-14-24 Penalty for Violation of Article.

8-14-24. Penalty for Violation of Article. Any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions of this article shall be fined upon conviction in a sum not exceeding $500, to which may be added imprisonment for not exceeding 90 days in the discretion of the court. (Acts 1923, No. 522, p. 691; Code 1923, §3323; Code 1940, T. 57, §88.)

Source: Alabama Legislature (alison.legislature.state.al.us)URL: https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabamaFetched: 10/20/2026