Alabama Emergency Proclamation Triggers Home Repair Fraud Felony Law
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What happened
Governor Kay Ivey issued an emergency proclamation covering dozens of counties in Alabama ahead of Hurricane Isaias. This proclamation activates consumer protection laws, including the Aggravated Home Repair Fraud law. This law makes unlicensed homebuilding a Class C felony when services are offered after an emergency declaration.
From wbrc.com
Why it matters
The new legislation increases the legal risk for contractors operating in affected areas during storm cleanup and rebuilding. The state requires a homebuilders license for jobs exceeding $10,000 and a roofers license for storm-damaged roof replacements over $2,500.
From wbrc.com