Section 15-NEW - [Newly enacted section not yet numbered] [Effective 10/1/2024] Civil actions permitted(a) Any individual injured by a violation of Section 3, Section 8, or Section 9 may bring a civil action in circuit court against the commercial entity to recover actual and punitive damages, court costs, and reasonable attorney's fees. If the injured individual is a minor, then a parent or legal guardian may bring action on his or her behalf.(b) Upon commencement of any action brought under this section, the plaintiff shall mail a copy of the complaint or other initial pleading to the Attorney General and upon entry of any judgment or decree in the action, shall mail a copy of the judgment or decree to the Attorney General.(c) Upon a finding by the court that a violation of Section 3, Section 8, or Section 9 has occurred, the Attorney General, upon petition to the court, may recover a civil penalty up to ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per violation.Ala. Code § 15-NEW (1975)
Added by Act 2024-97,§ 6, eff. 10/1/2024.