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Ala. Code § 38-7-16: Ala. Code § 38-7-16

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

Operating an unlicensed child-care facility, making false statements on license applications, failing to keep required records, or violating other provisions of this chapter constitutes a misdemeanor punishable by fines up to $1,000 and/or up to one year in county jail.

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