It shall be unlawful for any person to act as by-bidder, or what is commonly known as capper or booster, at any public auction regulated by this article, or to place, offer, or make any false bid to buy, or pretend to buy, any article sold or offered for sale at any such auction sale.
Alabama Legal Code
Section 8-14-22 - By-Bidders, Cappers, and Boosters
Source: https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=8-14-22· Version 2026