# Ala. Code § 34-1A-8: Section 34-1A-8 General Applicability

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C1A_S34-1A-8

## Section

- **Citation:** Ala. Code § 34-1A-8
- **Heading:** Section 34-1A-8 General Applicability
- **Jurisdiction:** Alabama
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Alabama Code / Title 34 / Chapter 1A / Section 34-1A-8

## Text

(a) This chapter and the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter shall have uniform force and effect throughout the state. A municipality or county shall not enact an order, ordinance, rule, or regulation requiring a person or business entity to obtain a certification from the municipality or county, other than proof of a valid license issued by the board.

(b) This chapter shall not affect any general statute or municipal ordinance requiring a business license for a system installer.

(c) Nothing in this chapter limits the power of a municipality, a county, or the state to require the submission and approval of plans and specifications or to regulate the quality and character of work performed by contractors through a system of licenses, fees, and inspections otherwise authorized by law for the protection of the public health and safety.

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