It is unlawful and a violation of Section 8-19-5, for any person to impose unconscionable prices for the sale or rental of any commodity or rental facility during the period of a declared state of emergency for any time periods and in any affected areas specified in a proclamation by the Governor or a joint resolution of the Legislature issued pursuant to Section 31-9-8(a).
Alabama Legal Code
Section 8-31-3 - Prohibition of Unconscionable Pricing During Declared State of Emergency
Source: https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=8-31-3· Version 2026