# Ala. Code § 34-13-7: Section 34-13-7 Embezzlement, Abstracting, or Willfully Misapplying Moneys Collected; Bribery

> Alabama · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C13_S34-13-7

## Section

- **Citation:** Ala. Code § 34-13-7
- **Heading:** Section 34-13-7 Embezzlement, Abstracting, or Willfully Misapplying Moneys Collected; Bribery
- **Jurisdiction:** Alabama
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Alabama Code / Title 34 / Chapter 13 / Section 34-13-7

## Text

Any person who embezzles, abstracts, or willfully misapplies any of the monies, funds, security, or credit of the board or who misuses any of the funds or fees so collected, by virtue of this chapter, and any person who, with like intent, aids or abets any person in violation of this chapter shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine of not less than five hundred dollars ($500) nor exceeding five thousand dollars ($5,000) and imprisonment in the penitentiary for a period of not less than one year and not more than five years, and the principal offenders and those aiding and abetting same may be charged in the same count, and separate offenses may be charged, in separate counts, in the same indictment and tried together. Any person found guilty of offering or of accepting a bribe whereupon any person is illegally licensed to practice as a licensee regulated by this chapter in this state shall be punished by a fine of not less than five hundred dollars ($500) nor exceeding ten thousand dollars ($10,000) and may be imprisoned in the penitentiary for a period of one to three years, and the principal offenders and those aiding and abetting same may be charged in the same count and separate offenses may be charged in separate counts in the same indictment and tried together.

## Nearby sections

- [Ala. Code § 34-13-1 Section 34-13-1 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C13_S34-13-1.md)
- [Ala. Code § 34-13-2 Section 34-13-2 Purpose of Chapter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C13_S34-13-2.md)
- [Ala. Code § 34-13-3 Section 34-13-3 Construction and Application of Chapter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C13_S34-13-3.md)
- [Ala. Code § 34-13-4 Section 34-13-4 Distribution and Maintenance of Statues, Rules, and List of Licenses](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C13_S34-13-4.md)
- [Ala. Code § 34-13-5 Section 34-13-5 Courts Having Jurisdiction; Initiation of Proceedings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C13_S34-13-5.md)
- [Ala. Code § 34-13-6 Section 34-13-6 Recourse by a Licensee Against Unreasonable Orders or Wrongful Interpretations by the Board](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C13_S34-13-6.md)
- [Ala. Code § 34-13-7 Section 34-13-7 Embezzlement, Abstracting, or Willfully Misapplying Moneys Collected; Bribery](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C13_S34-13-7.md)
- [Ala. Code § 34-13-8 Section 34-13-8 Certified Copy of Official Documents](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C13_S34-13-8.md)
- [Ala. Code § 34-13-9 Section 34-13-9 Pricing Requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C13_S34-13-9.md)
- [Ala. Code § 34-13-10 Section 34-13-10 Violations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C13_S34-13-10.md)
- [Ala. Code § 34-13-11 Section 34-13-11 Authorizing Agent; Right of Disposition](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C13_S34-13-11.md)
- [Ala. Code § 34-13-12 Section 34-13-12 Truthfulness of Documentary Information; Rights and Obligations of Licensee; Liability](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C13_S34-13-12.md)
- [Ala. Code § 34-13-20 Section 34-13-20 Creation; Composition; Qualifications of Members; Appointment and Removal from Board](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C13_S34-13-20.md)
- [Ala. Code § 34-13-21 Section 34-13-21 Membership Districts](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C13_S34-13-21.md)

---

Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C13_S34-13-7. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.