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45-10-20
Section 45-10-20 Regulation of liquor traffic. (a) The Legislature of Alabama is cognizant
of "Opinion of the Justices No. 376," issued April 9, 2002, which states that a
local bill for Cherokee County "purporting to allow by local law the creation of a traffic
in alcohol that does not presently exist in smaller municipalities in Cherokee County, does
not fit within the ambit of the last paragraph of Section 104 permitting the Legislature to
pass local laws regulating or prohibiting such traffic." The effect of this Opinion of
the Justices is to greatly limit situations in which local laws may be enacted regarding alcoholic
beverages. This opinion was, in part, based upon a determination that, "Generally, 'regulate'
implies the exercise of control over something that already exists." While respecting
the constitutional authority granted to the Alabama Supreme Court to interpret the Constitution
of Alabama of 1901, this body disagrees with the conclusion reached by the court concerning...
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45-39A-50
Section 45-39A-50 Local option election authorized for sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages.
(a)(1) The Legislature of Alabama is cognizant of Opinion of the Justices No. 376, 825 So.
2d 109 (Ala. 2002), which states on page 115 that a local bill for Cherokee County "purporting
to allow by local law the creation of a traffic in alcohol that does not presently exist in
smaller municipalities in Cherokee County, does not fit within the ambit of the last paragraph
of Section 104 permitting the Legislature to pass local laws regulating or prohibiting such
traffic." The effect of this Opinion of the Justices is to greatly limit situations in
which local laws may be enacted regarding alcoholic beverages. This opinion was, in part,
based upon a determination that, "Generally, 'regulate' implies the exercise of control
over something that already exists." While respecting the constitutional authority granted
to the Alabama Supreme Court to interpret the Constitution of Alabama of 1901,...
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45-49-21.20
Section 45-49-21.20 Legislative findings. (a) The Legislature is cognizant of Opinion of the
Justices No. 376, issued April 9, 2002, which states that a local bill for Washington County
"purporting to allow by local law the creation of a traffic in alcohol that does not
presently exist in smaller municipalities in Washington County, does not fit within the ambit
of the last paragraph of Section 104 permitting the Legislature to pass local laws regulating
or prohibiting such traffic." The effect of this Opinion of the Justices is to greatly
limit situations in which local laws may be enacted regarding alcoholic beverages. This opinion,
in part, was based upon a determination that, "Generally, 'regulate' implies the exercise
of control over something that already exists." While respecting the constitutional authority
granted to the Alabama Supreme Court to interpret the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, this
body disagrees with the conclusion reached by the court concerning Section 104....
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32-6-31
Section 32-6-31 Terms of compact. The Driver License Compact is hereby enacted into law and
entered into with all other jurisdictions legally joining therein in the form substantially
as follows: Driver License Compact Article I Findings and Declaration of Policy (a) The party
states find that: (1) The safety of their streets and highways is materially affected by the
degree of compliance with state and local ordinances relating to the operation of motor vehicles.
(2) Violation of such a law or ordinance is evidence that the violator engages in conduct
which is likely to endanger the safety of persons and property. (3) The continuance in force
of a license to drive is predicated upon compliance with laws and ordinances relating to the
operation of motor vehicles, in whichever jurisdiction the vehicle is operated. (b) It is
the policy of each of the party states to: (1) Promote compliance with the laws, ordinances
and administrative rules and regulations relating to the operation of...
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45-37-243.40
Section 45-37-243.40 Levy of tax; payment; violations. (a) This section shall only apply to
Jefferson County. (b) As used in this section, state sales tax means the tax imposed by the
state sales and use tax statutes, including, but not limited to, Sections 40-23-1, 40-23-2,
40-23-3, and 40-23-4. (c)(1) Notwithstanding any provision of law and pursuant to Section
104 of the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, there is imposed, in addition to all other taxes,
including, but not limited to, municipal gross receipts license taxes, a three percent sales
tax on alcoholic beverages sold from restaurants that are licensed by the Alcoholic Beverage
Control Board. Provided, however, the tax imposed by this section shall not apply to the sale
of table wine. (2) The proceeds of all sales that are presently exempt under the state sales
and use tax statutes are exempt from the tax authorized by this section. (d) All amounts collected
within Jefferson County pursuant to this section shall be allocated...
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45-37-244.01
Section 45-37-244.01 Automobile rental tax. (a) In Jefferson County, in addition to all other
taxes imposed by law, there is hereby levied an additional privilege or license tax, in the
amount hereinafter prescribed against any person, organization, or other entity engaging or
continuing in the county in the business of leasing or renting any passenger automotive vehicle,
the duration of the lease being not more than one year. The amount of the taxes levied by
this section shall be equal to three percent of the gross proceeds derived by the lessor from
the lease or rental of such passenger automotive vehicle for not more than one year. The taxes
levied by this section shall become effective September 1, 2001. (b) All amounts collected
pursuant to this section shall be allocated to the Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center Authority,
established by Sections 45-37-90 to 45-37-90.07, inclusive, and shall be used for the support
of the operation of the authority, including, but not limited to,...
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40-25-2.1
Section 40-25-2.1 Tax on cigar wrappers. (a) For the purposes of this section, the following
terms shall have the respective meanings ascribed to them by this section: (1) CIGAR WRAP.
An individual tobacco wrapper that is made wholly or in part from tobacco, including reconstituted
tobacco, whether in the form of tobacco leaf, sheet, or tube, if the wrap is designed to be
offered to or purchased by a consumer. (2) COMMISSIONER. The Commissioner of the Department
of Revenue of the State of Alabama. (3) DEPARTMENT. The Department of Revenue of the State
of Alabama. (4) NET TAX PROCEEDS. The entire proceeds from the tax herein levied less costs
of collection, refunds, grants, and credits as may be authorized by law. (5) PERSON. Individuals,
firms, corporations, partnerships, companies, or other agencies, associations, incorporated
or otherwise, singular or plural. (6) STATE. The State of Alabama. (7) WHOLESALE SALE. A sale
of tangible personal property by wholesalers to licensed retail...
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45-37-245.01
Section 45-37-245.01 Levy of tax for promotion of Jefferson County as convention, sporting,
and visitors' destination. (a) This section shall apply to Jefferson County. (b) In addition
to all other taxes imposed by law, there is hereby levied a privilege or license tax, in the
amount hereinafter prescribed against every person, organization, or other entity engaging
in the county in the business of renting or furnishing any room or rooms, lodging, or accommodations,
in any hotel, motel, inn, tourist court, or any other place in which rooms, lodgings, or accommodations
are regularly furnished for a consideration. The amount of the taxes levied by this section
shall be equal to one percent of the charge for such rooms, lodgings, or accommodations. The
taxes levied by this section shall become effective on September 1, 1995. (c) All amounts
collected within the County of Jefferson pursuant to this section shall be allocated to the
Greater Birmingham Convention and Visitors Bureau,...
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45-37-245.02
Section 45-37-245.02 Levy of tax for support and operation of Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center
Authority. (a) In addition to all other taxes imposed by law, there is hereby levied an additional
privilege or license tax in the amount hereinafter prescribed against any person, organization,
or other entity engaging in the county in the business of renting or furnishing any room or
rooms, lodgings, or accommodations, in any hotel, motel, inn, tourist court, or any other
place in which rooms, lodgings, or accommodations are regularly furnished for a consideration.
The amount of the taxes levied by this section shall be equal to three percent of the charge
for such rooms, lodgings, or accommodations. The taxes levied by this section shall become
effective on June 1, 2001. (b) All amounts collected within Jefferson County pursuant to this
section shall be allocated to the Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center Authority, established
by Sections 45-37-90 to 45-37-90.07, inclusive, and shall be...
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45-37-245
Section 45-37-245 Levy of tax for promotion of Birmingham as convention and visitors' destination.
(a) This section relates to Jefferson County. (b) The taxes levied by this section shall become
effective, or go into effect, on June 1, 1979. (c)(1) Commencing on June 1, 1979, in addition
to all other taxes imposed by law, there is hereby levied and shall be collected by the director
of revenue as herein provided a privilege or license tax in the amount hereinafter prescribed
against every person engaging in the county in the business of renting or furnishing any room
or rooms, lodging, or accommodations, to any transient in any hotel, motel, inn, tourist court,
or any other place in which rooms, lodgings, or accommodations are regularly furnished to
transients for a consideration. The director of revenue shall deduct and pay to the treasury
of the county one percent of the total amount of the taxes, to compensate the county for the
expenses incurred by it in collecting the taxes and in...
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