Alabama Code 28-4-126. Presentation, collection, etc., by bank, etc., of draft, bill of exchange, etc., attached to, connected with, etc., bill of lading, order, etc., for prohibited liquors or beverages
Terms Used In Alabama Code 28-4-126
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- National Bank: A bank that is subject to the supervision of the Comptroller of the Currency. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is a bureau of the U.S. Treasury Department. A national bank can be recognized because it must have "national" or "national association" in its name. Source: OCC
- person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
- state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
It shall be unlawful for any bank incorporated under the laws of this state or a national bank or private banker or any individual, firm or association to present, collect or in any way handle any draft, bill of exchange or order to pay money, to which is attached a bill of lading or order or receipt for any spirituous, vinous, malted, fermented or other intoxicating liquors of any kind or any liquor, liquids or beverages prohibited by the laws of this state to be manufactured or sold or otherwise disposed of or which is enclosed with, connected with or in any way related to, directly or indirectly, any bill of lading, order or receipt for the said liquors or any of them. Any person, firm, corporation or bank or banker violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.