Chapter9. FORGERY AND FRAUDULENT PRACTICES.  


Article 1. Forgery and Related Offenses.
§ 13A-9-1. Definitions.
§ 13A-9-2. Forgery in the first degree.
§ 13A-9-3. Forgery in the second degree.
§ 13A-9-4. Forgery in the third degree.
§ 13A-9-5. Criminal possession of forged instrument in the first degree.
§ 13A-9-6. Criminal possession of forged instrument in the second degree.
§ 13A-9-7. Criminal possession of forged instrument in the third degree.
§ 13A-9-8. Limitation on criminal liability for forgery and criminal possession of forged instrument.
§ 13A-9-9. Criminal possession of forgery device.
§ 13A-9-10. Criminal simulation.
§ 13A-9-11. Obtaining signature by deception.
§ 13A-9-12. Offering false instrument for recording; nullifaction or expungement from record.
§ 13A-9-13.1. Negotiating worthless negotiable instrument - Generally.
§ 13A-9-13.2. Negotiating worthless negotiable instrument - Notice of refusal of payment upon instrument.
§ 13A-9-13.3. Negotiating worthless negotiable instrument - Prima facie evidence of identity.
§ 13A-9-14. Illegal possession or fraudulent use of credit card or debit card.
§ 13A-9-14.1. Fraud by persons authorized to provide goods and services; definitions.
§ 13A-9-15. Reporting of credit card lost, stolen or mislaid.
§ 13A-9-16. Unlawfully using slugs - Definitions.
§ 13A-9-17. Unlawfully using slugs - Prohibition.
§ 13A-9-18. Criminal impersonation.
§ 13A-9-18.1. Giving of false name or address to a law enforcement officer.
§ 13A-9-19. Change bills - Emitting as money.
§ 13A-9-20. Change bills - Circulating.
§ 13A-9-21. Submitting of false or fraudulent application for certificate of qualification or license to practice medicine.
Article 2. Business Frauds.
§ 13A-9-40. Definitions.
§ 13A-9-41. Deceptive business practices.
§ 13A-9-42. False advertising.
§ 13A-9-43. Bait advertising.
§ 13A-9-44. Limitation on criminal liability for false advertising and bait advertising by broadcasters, publishers, etc.
§ 13A-9-45. Falsifying business records.
§ 13A-9-46. Defrauding secured creditors.
§ 13A-9-47. Defrauding judgment creditors.
§ 13A-9-48. Fraud in insolvency.
§ 13A-9-49. Issuing false financial statement.
§ 13A-9-50. Receiving deposits in failing financial institution.
§ 13A-9-51. Misapplication of property.
§ 13A-9-52. Sale and delivery of coal mixed with other substances or materials or with different quality of coal.
Article 3. Charitable Fraud.
§ 13A-9-70. Definitions.
§ 13A-9-71. Registration of charitable organizations, professional fund raisers, and commercial co-venturers, and professional solicitors; notification of changes; exempt persons; annual report; prohibition against fund raising by unregistered person; contracts between professional fund raisers and commercial co-venturers; appointment of Secretary of State as agent for service of process; use of name of charitable organization without consent; disclosure by solicitors; violations and penalties; injunctive relief.
§ 13A-9-72. Theft of property by charitable fraud.
§ 13A-9-73. Charitable fraud in the first degree.
§ 13A-9-74. Charitable fraud in the second degree.
§ 13A-9-75. Charitable fraud in the third degree.
§ 13A-9-76. Enforcement of provisions by injunction, cancellation of registration, etc.; civil penalties.
Article 3A. Unlawful Charitable Solicitation.
§ 13A-9-80. Definitions.
§ 13A-9-81. Charitable organizations and other persons required to place disclosure labels on containers used for soliciting funds.
§ 13A-9-82. Person or organization who knowingly violates article is guilty of crime.
§ 13A-9-83. When disclosure label not required.
§ 13A-9-84. Construction with other law.
Article 4. Illegal Possession of Food Stamps.
§ 13A-9-90. Definitions.
§ 13A-9-91. Illegal possession of food stamps in the first, second and third degree.
§ 13A-9-92. Revocation of liquor license for illegal possession of food stamps.
Article 5. HOME REPAIR FRAUD.
§ 13A-9-110. Definitions.
§ 13A-9-111. Elements of the offense.
§ 13A-9-112. Determination of intent and knowledge.
§ 13A-9-113. Substantial performance.
§ 13A-9-114. Penalties.
§ 13A-9-115. Restitution.
Article 6. Residential Mortgage Fund.
§ 13A-9-130. Residential mortgage fraud.
Article 7. Public Assistance Fraud.
§ 13A-9-150. Public assistance fraud; penalties.