Title 8 — Title 8
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Ala. Code § 8-19I-1 Definitions
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For purposes of this chapter, the following terms have the following meanings: (1) COMPENSATION. Payment of any money, thing of value, or financial benefit. (2) PERSON. An individual; corporation; business; estate; trust; partnership; limited liability company; association; joint…
Ala. Code § 8-19I-2 Accreditation Required
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No person shall assist individuals in the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of claims for veterans benefits as an agent or attorney unless the person has first been accredited by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs for such purpose. History: (Act 2025-456, §…
Ala. Code § 8-19I-3 Memorialization of Payment Terms; Disclosure
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A person seeking to receive compensation for advising or assisting any individual with any veterans benefits matter, before rendering any services, shall do both of the following: (1) Memorialize all terms regarding the individual’s payment of fees for services rendered in a writ…
Ala. Code § 8-19I-4 Certain Guarantees Prohibited; Excessive or Unreasonable Fees
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(a) A person advising or assisting individuals pursuant to this chapter may not guarantee, either directly or by implication, that any individual is certain to receive specific veterans benefits or that any individual is certain to receive a specific level, percentage, or amount …
Ala. Code § 8-19I-5 Advertising Requirements
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(a) A person may not advertise the person’s services of advising or assisting in veterans benefits matters for compensation without including the following disclosure: “This business is not sponsored by, or affiliated with, the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, the Al…
Ala. Code § 8-19I-6 Compensation for Referrals
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In no event may a person receive compensation for referring an individual to another person to advise or assist the individual with any veterans benefits matter. History: (Act 2025-456, §6.)
Ala. Code § 8-19I-7 Violations
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A violation of this chapter shall be considered a violation of the Deceptive Trade Practices Act under Chapter 19 of this title. History: (Act 2025-456, §7.)
Ala. Code § 8-19I-8 Applicability
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The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to an attorney accredited by the federal government pursuant to 38 C.F.R. § 14.629. History: (Act 2025-456, §8.)