HB574 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Lesley Vance

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Russell County, mail order fee established for renewal of business licenses

Summary

HB574 lets Russell County charge a Mail Order Fee to cover mailing and overhead costs for renewing business licenses by mail.

What This Bill Does

The county commission may establish a 'Mail Order Fee' for license renewals by mail and collect it through the judge of probate, with the money going to the county general fund. People who renew by mail would pay this fee to cover mailing/overhead costs; those who renew in person can still do so without paying the fee. The fee amount can be set and adjusted over time by the county commission.

Who It Affects

• Businesses in Russell County that renew state or county licenses by mail will be charged the new Mail Order Fee to help cover mailing and overhead costs.
• Residents renewing a license in person can still pay and receive their license without paying the Mail Order Fee.

Key Provisions

• The Russell County Commission may establish an additional 'Mail Order Fee' to pay for mailing or overhead costs related to business license renewals; the fee is collected by the judge of probate and paid to the county general fund.
• Anyone needing a state or county license may still renew in person without paying the Mail Order Fee.
• The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after its passage and approval by the Governor.

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Subjects

Russell County