Code of Alabama - Title 8: Commercial Law and Consumer Protection - Chapter 18 - Motion Picture Fair Competition

• Section 8-18-1 Short title
  This chapter shall be known as the "Alabama Motion Picture Fair Competition Act."
• Section 8-18-2 Definitions
  As used in this chapter: (1) PERSON. One or more individuals, partnerships, associations, societies, trusts, organizations or corporations. (2) THEATRE. Any establishment in which motion...
• Section 8-18-3 Legislative intent
  The intent of this chapter is to establish fair and open procedures for the bidding and negotiation for the right to exhibit motion pictures within...
• Section 8-18-4 Blind bidding prohibited; notice of trade screening required
  (a) Blind bidding is hereby prohibited within the state. No bids shall be returnable, no negotiations for the exhibition or licensing of a motion picture...
• Section 8-18-5 Bidding procedures
  (a) If bids are solicited from exhibitors for the licensing of a motion picture within the state, then: (1) The invitation to bid shall specify:...
• Section 8-18-6 Award of damages and attorneys' fees in civil actions; injunctive, etc., relief
  In any civil action for damages against a person for violation of the provisions of this chapter, the court may award damages to the prevailing...

Last modified: May 3, 2021