Alabama Code 32-5C-5. Approval of materials used for window tinting; provision of labels, etc
Attorney's Note
Under the Alabama Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Violation | up to 30 days | up to $200 |
Terms Used In Alabama Code 32-5C-5
- 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
Each manufacturer of material designed to be affixed or applied to the windows or windshields of a motor vehicle for the purpose of window tinting shall apply to the director for approval and registration of the material and the label for identification and certification of compliance before shipping the material into the state. No material shall be approved by the director unless the manufacturer demonstrates that the material, when applied or affixed to a window, does not reduce light transmission or increase light reflectance in violation of Section 32-5C-2. The manufacturer of any material shipped into this state shall provide labels of a size and type approved by the director, written instructions for the placement of the labels, and a notice that the improper installation of material to a window or windshield or the failure to display a label as provided in this section is a violation of state law. It is unlawful for any person to alter or reproduce any label approved by the director or to knowingly use any approved label except as authorized by this section.