SB312 Alabama 2014 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Mark Slade Blackwell
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2014
Title: Business Licenses, Department of Revenue, applicants for licenses required to submit federal tax identification number or Social Security number, Sec. 40-12-30 am'd.
Summary: SB312 requires automobile and motor vehicle dealer license applicants to provide a FEIN or SSN and have that information reported to the Department of Revenue.
What This Bill Does
The bill amends Section 40-12-30 to require every new and renewing license applicant under specified chapters to provide a federal employer identification number or, if they are a sole proprietorship without one, their Social Security number. This FEIN or SSN must be included with the license information reported to the Department by each county. License applications for new licenses and renewals must be transmitted electronically to the Department by the probate judge or other county licensing official, in a manner prescribed by the Department. The Department of Revenue is authorized to establish rules to administer and enforce these provisions. The act becomes effective October 1, 2014.

Who It Affects
License applicants for automobile and other motor vehicle dealer licenses (new licenses and renewals) – must provide FEIN or SSN.
County licensing officials (e.g., probate judges) – must electronically transmit license information (including FEIN/SSN) to the Department of Revenue.

Key Provisions
Requires every applicant for a new license and renewal under Articles 2, 6, 8, and 9 of Chapter 12 of Title 40 to provide the applicant's FEIN or, if a sole proprietorship without a FEIN, the applicant's SSN.
The FEIN or SSN must be included with the license information reported to the Department by each county.
All license application information for new licenses and renewals must be transmitted electronically to the Department by the probate judge or other county licensing official in a manner prescribed by the Department.
The Department of Revenue is authorized to promulgate reasonable rules and regulations relating to administration and enforcement of these licensing provisions.
The act takes effect on October 1, 2014.

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Subjects: Licenses and Licensing