SB162 Alabama 2012 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Tom Whatley
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2012
Title: Motor vehicle dealers, authorized to use cell phone number on applications with Department of Revenue
Summary: Allows Alabama motor vehicle dealer license applicants to use either a landline or a mobile phone number on their Department of Revenue application.
What This Bill Does
Currently, the Department of Revenue requires a verifiable landline on dealer license applications. The bill would let applicants provide either a landline or a mobile/wireless phone number. This change broadens acceptable contact information and could help the department reach applicants more easily during processing. It applies to motor vehicle dealer license applications filed with the Department of Revenue.

Who It Affects
Motor vehicle dealers or businesses applying for a motor vehicle dealer's license in Alabama — can provide a mobile number or landline as contact information on the application.
Alabama Department of Revenue — will accept mobile numbers in addition to landlines when processing motor vehicle dealer license applications.

Key Provisions
Section 1: An applicant may provide either a verifiable landline telephone number or a mobile, wireless, or cellular telephone number on the motor vehicle dealer license application.
Section 2: The act becomes effective immediately following its passage and approval by the Governor.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Revenue Department